Here’s a concise summary of the key points from the recent announcements made by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif regarding the Punjab Dhi Rani mass wedding programme and the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar Programme:
Punjab Dhi Rani Mass Wedding Programme
- Inauguration: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Punjab Dhi Rani mass wedding programme.
- Financial Support: Each deserving newly married couple will receive Rs 100,000 through ATM payments.
- Additional Benefits: The programme includes providing food for 20 guests per couple, along with furniture, household utensils, clothes, and other necessities.
- Application Process: Applications for the programme can be submitted online at cmp.punjab.gov.pk, and a dedicated helpline (1312) has been established for assistance.
- Verification: To ensure transparency, special teams will verify applicants at their homes.
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Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar Programme
- Construction Initiative: The construction of houses under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar Programme has commenced throughout the province.
- Loan Distribution: In just two months, beneficiaries in Lahore, Kasur, and other districts who received the first loan installment have begun building their homes.
- Monitoring and Assistance: The chief minister emphasized timely release of the second loan installment, appointing an assistant commissioner as the focal person for applicants in each district.
- Portal Access: More than 550,000 individuals have accessed the portal for housing loans, with approximately 450,000 applications received.
These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to support newly married couples and assist individuals in securing housing loans to improve their living conditions.
