Bhopal

Gaur distributes residential pattas to 417 slum-dwellers

Staff Reporter

Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur has said that now poor people migrated to cities in search of job and business will be able to work without any fear.

He said that all basic amenities will be provided in the areas where residential pattas are being given under Mukhyamantri Ashray Yojana. Gaur was addressing patta distribution function at Jatkheri under MP Nagar Revenue Circle here on Saturday. During the function, residential pattas were distributed to 417 slum dwellers of Ahmadpur Kalan, Jatkheri and Bagh Mughaliya.

Gaur said that State Government has ensured a number of measures for welfare of the urban poor. Better services of health, education, power, water and housing are being provided to them. He urged to ensure cent percent de-addiction of habitats of weaker sections for building an ideal society.

SDM Ritu Chauhan informed that residential pattas under the scheme are being distributed to 8,788 poor families. Pattas are being given to those who have been in possession of land before December 31, 2012. Corporators Chandramukhi Yadav and Narayan Singh Pal also spoke on the occasion. MlA Representative Kewal Mishra informed about ongoing development works in Govindpura area.