Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a plan to provide three marla-free plots to underprivileged and deserving people.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Maskan-e-Ravi ‘Zahra Houses’ at Kala Shah Kaku, Express News reported.
During the event, he visited Maskan Ravi and made a detailed inspection.
The Chief Minister handed over allotment letters and keys to 100 families. He expressed satisfaction with the quality and amenities of Maskan-e-Ravi ‘Zahra Homes’. Maryam Nawaz was earlier informed about the project.
The report said that initially 100 houses had been built at Mohalla Nehra Pur on Kala Khatta Road in Lahore. Each home at Zahra Homes is 400 square feet and includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a patio.
According to the report, by using TREND EPS Smart Panel technology, Zahra Homes has been earthquake resistant, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable. A 5 kW solar system will power each house in Maskan Ravi. The community will have access to a reverse osmosis plant for drinking water and a school, a playground, a mosque and a dispensary.
The briefing also mentioned that Maskan Ravi Housing Scheme is a joint initiative of RUDA and EPS Solutions Pakistan. A documentary highlighting the services and projects of PML-N President Nawaz Sharif was launched during the event.
Yesterday, the Punjab CM approved Rs 62,000 crore for the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme, setting a target of providing loans to 40,000 people by May.
Chairing a special cabinet meeting, CM Maryam ordered to expedite the loan disbursement process.
He also directed officials to review the proposal to increase loan amounts from Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 2 crore.
During the briefing, it was revealed that 5,000 residents have already availed loans from the program and more than 4,200 houses are nearing completion.
The CM took several important decisions that aimed to transform Punjab’s agriculture, solar energy and industrial sectors.
During a review meeting held on Sunday, chaired by provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, developments in various sectors including agriculture, energy and industry were discussed.
As part of her effort to boost agricultural development, the Prime Minister has ordered the allocation of additional resources to accelerate the distribution of tractors and other agricultural equipment.
In addition to the 10,000 tractors already allocated, 2,000 more substitutes will be delivered to farmers at reduced prices by February 28.
