Lahore: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yaseen has directed authorities to accelerate loan approvals and improve the efficiency of the complaint cell under the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme.
Chairing a progress review meeting on Thursday, the minister was informed that 5,500 houses were nearing completion across the province, while loans had already been disbursed to 15,000 individuals for house construction. Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) Director General Sikandar Zeeshan briefed the minister on the current status of the initiative.
Bilal Yaseen emphasized the need for gathering feedback from owners of under-construction houses to ensure the effectiveness of the scheme. He also stressed resolving delays in the loan processing system to facilitate more applicants. The minister reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment to constructing 100,000 houses annually under the programme, urging departments to increase their monthly targets.
PHATA DG Sikandar Zeeshan assured that necessary steps were being taken to expedite the application screening process and improve service delivery.
The ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ initiative is a key effort by the Punjab government to provide affordable housing to low-income families, aiming to address the housing shortage in the province.
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