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LAHORE, Oct 21 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, chairing a meeting here on Monday, reviewed the progress on ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme.
The CM said that under ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme, construction of houses has started across Punjab. She added that in a record period of only two months, the people who got the first installment in Lahore, Kasur and other districts have started construction of their houses vigorously.
The CM said, “I express prayers and best wishes for the lucky citizens who are building houses under ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme.” She directed the authorities concerned to ensure release of the second installment of loan under the programme as per schedule, and said, “We are trying our best so that no one is deprived of a rightful loan.”
She underscored that in each district, Assistant Commissioner has been appointed as Focal Person for the convenience of applicants. “I will myself monitor ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme via dashboard” she said.
She directed Provincial Minister Bilal Yasin to monitor the programme in the field.
Earlier, the CM was briefed by the relevant authorities that more than 550,000 people have approached the portal for “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” programme, and about 450,000 applications have received under the programme.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and Provincial Minister Housing Bilal Yasin attended the meeting. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Secretary Housing Asadullah Khan, Principal Secretary Sajid Zafar Dal, DG PHATA Saif Anwar Jappa and other relevant officers were also present.