Chandigarh: The Haryana government led by Naib Singh Saini is going to give plots of 100 square yards to the people of low income group. With this scheme of the government, the dream of two lakh people of having their own house will soon come true. In an official statement on Tuesday, it was said that the government led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is preparing the blueprint of this scheme.
100 square yard plots available in villages
Under this initiative, eligible applicants without land will get plots of 100 square yards in villages. Five lakh people have applied for plots in the state under the Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme. Eligible beneficiaries will get plots of 100 square yards in different phases, the statement said. Two lakh persons will soon get its benefits.
Housing Department Director General J Ganesan said the main objective of the rural housing scheme is to provide plots of land to low-income families who do not have their own houses. Successful implementation of the scheme will improve the living standards of poor families, enabling them to live a safe and dignified life in their homes.
During the meeting, Ganesan also told the officials that all processes related to the scheme should be expedited to ensure that eligible people get its benefits as soon as possible. Last week, Chief Minister Saini had held a meeting with senior officials in which Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar and Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal were also present.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister directed that in the areas where plots of 100 square yards will be allotted, all necessary facilities like paved roads, electricity, clean drinking water, street lights, parks and open green spaces should be ensured. According to the official statement, the government has also made a provision to provide assistance to the beneficiaries in constructing houses on these 100 square yard plots. Financial assistance will be provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) to help the beneficiaries build their own houses.
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