PM Modi Transfers Amount of Rs 2044 Crore for Construction of Houses for Homeless Families
Raipur, 17 September 2024
On the occasion of his birthday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi transferred Rs 2044 crore as the first installment under PM Awas Yojana directly into the bank accounts of over 5.11 lakh homeless families in Chhattisgarh for the construction of their permanent homes.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, several cabinet ministers and other dignitaries marked their esteemed present at the ‘Mor Awas – Mor Adhikar’ (My House – My Right) program organized at the Indoor Stadium of Raipur today. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated virtually in the event. While transferring the first installment under PM Awas Yojana, Shri Modi congratulated and extended best wishes to the beneficiaries.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi affirmed that his government has always aimed at bringing happiness and ease into the lives of the poor and the weaker sections of society. Over the past ten years, significant success has been achieved in fulfilling this objective. During the event, keys to the newly-built homes, along with certificates of completion, decorative door adornments, and religious materials, were handed over to over 23,000 urban families.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and to Prime Minister Modi on his birthday. He stated that today brings double joy to the people of Chhattisgarh – the Prime Minister’s birthday and the realization of the housing dreams of lakhs of families in the state. He expressed deep gratitude to the Prime Minister and mentioned that beneficiaries were welcomed with the traditional washing of their feet.
Chief Minister Shri Sai emphasized that food, clothing, and housing are the most basic needs of an person, but even decades after independence, a large number of citizens across the country do not own a home. Through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the dream of providing homes to homeless families is being realized.
He further mentioned that out of the 32 lakh approved houses across the country, nearly 30% have been allocated to Chhattisgarh – a significant achievement for the state. After assuming office, his government prioritized the approval of 18 lakh PMAY homes. Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has transferred the first installment to the accounts of 5.11 lakh beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister emphasized that the state government is dedicatedly working towards the implementation of this scheme. Any negligence or irregularity in its execution will not be tolerated. He warned that if any complaints, even for misappropriation of a single rupee, arise in implementation of PMAY, action will be taken directly against the respective Collector.
He also emphasized the importance of cleanliness and urged people to maintain hygiene not only in their homes and surroundings but also in schools, hospitals, and public spaces. He called upon everyone to make cleanliness a habit.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Dr. Raman Singh, said that today marks a historic day for Chhattisgarh, bringing a new ray of hope to the lives of the homeless in the state. The promise that was made has been fulfilled. This is a significant step toward social justice and equality. He further highlighted that in the last ten years, the central government has constructed 4 crore houses, bringing a transformative change in the lives of the poor. Additionally, in Prime Minister Shri Modi’s third term, 3 crore new houses have been approved, further strengthening the scheme.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma mentioned that yet another of Prime Minister Shri Modi’s guarantees is on the verge of being fulfilled. Since the formation of the government, 25,000 new houses are being constructed each month. A total of 1.96 lakh houses have been completed so far, and under Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, an additional 24,000 houses are being constructed. He added that Chhattisgarh has been allocated 8.47 lakh houses by the central government, while 47,000 homes are being built under Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana. This initiative is a substantial gift for the poor, improving their standard of living. He also mentioned that those whose names were missing from the survey lists will now be included. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai also launched the technical guidelines for the PMAY and inaugurated the housing portal. He stated that this portal would help make the housing scheme more effective, ensuring that beneficiaries can construct their homes without any difficulties. On this occasion, the Chief Minister, the Speaker, and members of the cabinet dined with the PMAY beneficiaries.
The event was attended by Food Minister Shri Dayal Das Baghel, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Lakhan Lal Devangan, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Laxmi Rajwade, Raipur MP Shri Brijmohan Agrawal, Mahasamund MP Mrs. Rupkumari Chaudhary, MLAs Shri Purandar Mishra and Shri Motilal Sahu, Padma Shri Anuj Sharma, Shri Indra Kumar Sahu, and Shri Guru Khushwant Sahib