To promote various housing schemes of Chhattisgarh Housing Board, 'Awas Rath', a publicity vehicle was flagged off by Housing and Environment Minister Rajesh Munat here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Munat said that under guidance of the Chief Minister Raman Singh the Chhattisgarh Housing Board (CHB) has launched housing schemes for people of various income groups.
He appreciated the efforts of the officers of CHB for the concept of Awas Rath and said that this would make the people aware of various residential schemes by CHB.
Commissioner of CHB Sanjay Shukla said that the Awas Rath is equipped with information about different residential schemes. The Awas Rath will move through Raipur and adjoining rural areas.
The schemes which will be highlighted include EWS and lIG houses constructed by CHB in Kamal Vihar and Naya Raipur. Shukla said that pre-cast technology is being used in Kamal Vihar scheme.
Shukla informed that the Awas Rath went through labhandi and Pandhri areas on Sunday. It will go to Sejbahar on October 20, Saddu on October 21, Jaistambh Chowk on October 22, Tatibandh Chowk on October 24, Fafadih Chowk on October 25 and Pachphedi Naka on October 26.
The residential projects of CHB are receiving good response and CHB has received double applications for EWS and lIG houses in Kamal Vihar and Naya Raipur, added Shukla.