As many as 2.25 lakh beneficiaries from Haryana have been selected for providing housing under the ambitious mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Housing for All by 2022’ and a proposal has been sent to Central Government in this regard.
Giving details, Kavita Jain, Urban local Bodies Minister said that a survey was conducted in 80 cities of the state.
Out of 3.60 lakh applications received, 2.25 lakh beneficiaries were selected after scrutiny, who fulfilled the conditions laid under the scheme. The Centre Government has been requested for budget approval so that the project at ground level could be started to fulfill the commitment to provide shelter for all by 2022 under Shahri Awaas Yojna started by Prime Minister, she said.
Jain said that under this scheme, housing would be provided under five categories. It would include construction on plot, renovation and extension on existing house, bank loan for 30 Square meter plot and plot benefits for those living in rented accommodations and people living in colonies on government land for a long time.