Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honoured the beneficiary who constructed the most beautiful house of the country under the Prime Minister Housing Scheme and also the State’s one lakh beneficiary on Monday. Congratulating both, Chouhan mentioned that they are an inspirational source for other beneficiaries.
He expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing the scheme for the welfare of the poor. It may be mentioned that Madhya Pradesh tops in the country for constructing maximum houses under the scheme.
Chouhan honoured presenting a cash reward of Rs 11 thousand each to Ballu Dhaniram Yadav of Budela village, Damoh district, who is a one lakh beneficiary of the State and Ramkrishna Tiwari of Salaiya village, Umaria district, who constructed most beautiful house of the country under the Prime Minister Housing Scheme at CM House on Monday. While praising their works, Chouhan congratulated them. Besides, he said that example has been set that better houses can be built by the beneficiaries.
Chouhan said that provision of houses for poor is the key point of the poor welfare agenda of the Government. Prime Minister Housing Scheme plays an important role in this. Expressing happiness, he stated that maximum houses have been constructed for poor in Madhya Pradesh under the scheme.
A target has been set to construct 3 lakh houses till October end and 7 lakh houses till the year end. Total 1.15 lakh houses have been completed in the State till date.
A total of 7.62 lakh houses have been sanctioned under the scheme. Financial assistance of Rs 1.20 lakh is provided for house construction besides toilet to the beneficiary and 90 days labour under the MNREGA.
Expressing contentment, both the beneficiaries said that their families are at convenience owing to the pucca house. Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development RS Julaniya and Principal Secretary to CM SK Mishra were present on the occasion.