LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of its flagship housing scheme, ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home), by offering interest-free loans to an additional 12,000 low-income families, stated Bilal Yaseen, Provincial Minister for Housing.
Yaseen shared that the government has already disbursed over Rs. 191 billion in interest-free loans to assist underprivileged families in constructing their own homes. This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s broader vision for affordable housing across the province.
During a recent meeting with Sikandar Zeeshan, the Director General of the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency, officials updated that a total of 135,410 families have benefited from the program so far. Additionally, more than 91,000 houses have been completed, with construction underway on around 42,000 more, which are projected to be finished within this fiscal year.
The scheme has garnered substantial public interest, with over 1.17 million applications received to date. Authorities also emphasized the program’s financial sustainability, noting that over Rs. 10 billion has been recovered through regular monthly installments, demonstrating responsible management and repayment.
Yaseen reiterated that the primary goal of ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ is to provide affordable housing options for society’s most vulnerable members. He assured that the government is committed to transparency and ensuring that eligible applicants have fair access to the benefits of the scheme.
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