- Advertisement -
LAHORE, Nov 23 (APP):A large number of houses have been built under the Apni Chhat Apni Ghar program, while more than 35,500 families have successfully completed the construction of their homes.
The total number of families benefiting from the program across the province has reached 117,159. Currently, houses of 72,254 families are under construction, and so far, more than Rs. 142 billion has been allocated for the development of these housing units.
According to official sources from the Housing Department, thousands of families are benefiting from interest-free loans available for a period of nine years. They added that interest-free loans will be provided to 500,000 families for the construction of houses over the next five years.
Officials stated that the success of the program stands as a remarkable example of the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, noting that the initiative continues with very simple and accessible conditions for low-income families.
The positive impacts of the program also include the growth of the construction industry, as the development of concrete houses is progressing rapidly in both villages and towns.