Maryam approves Pkr 62 billion for ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme

LAHORE, Jan 12 (SABAH): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a budget of PKR 62 billion for the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home) programme during a special meeting.

According to a briefing in the meeting, nearly 5,000 citizens across Punjab have already availed loans under the programme, and over 4,200 houses are rapidly nearing completion.

The Chief Minister has set a target to provide loans to 40,000 individuals by May and instructed that the loan disbursement process be expedited. She also directed authorities to review a proposal to increase the loan limit to PKR 1.5 to 2 million.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasised that owning a home was a basic right for every citizen and expressed her commitment to ensuring shelter for all homeless individuals.

She added that ready-built homes would also be provided to underprivileged families in collaboration with the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Housing & Urban Development Department.