Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a project to provide three free plots of marla to deserving and underprivileged people.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Maskan-e-Ravi ‘Zahra Houses’ at Kala Shah Kaku, Express News reported.
During the event, she visited Maskan Ravi and conducted a detailed inspection.
The Chief Minister handed over allotment letters and keys to 100 families. She expressed her satisfaction with the quality and amenities of Maskan-e-Ravi “Zahra Homes”. Maryam Nawaz was informed about the project earlier.
The briefing said that 100 houses were initially constructed at Mohalla Nehra Pur on Kala Khatta Road in Lahore. Each house at Zahra Homes is 400 square feet and includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a yard.
According to the briefing, thanks to TREND EPS Smart Panel technology, Zahra Homes is earthquake resistant, energy efficient and environmentally friendly. 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, as well as a school, playground, mosque and dispensary.
The briefing also mentioned that the 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 screened at the event.
Yesterday, the Punjab CM approved Rs 62 billion for the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ scheme, 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.
She also asked the officials to consider the proposal to increase the loan amount from Rs1.5 million to Rs2 million.
During the briefing, it was revealed that 5,000 residents have already benefited from loans under the program and more than 4,200 houses are nearing completion.
The CM took several important decisions aimed at transforming Punjab’s agriculture, solar and industrial sectors.
At a review meeting on Sunday, chaired by provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, progress in various sectors, including agriculture, energy and industry, was discussed.
As part of her efforts to boost agricultural development, the Chief Minister ordered allocation of additional resources to expedite the distribution of tractors and other agricultural equipment.
In addition to the already allocated 10,000 tractors, another 2,000 superseders will be provided to farmers at discounted rates by February 28.
