SRINAGAR: The Government of India has approved a special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to the fire victims of Mulwarwan village in the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district.
A government spokesperson, in a statement, said that a devastating fire on October 15, last year destroyed numerous houses, leaving several families homeless. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who assumed office on October 16, promptly visited the affected area the following day and assured the victims of long-term rehabilitation.
He also pledged to secure assistance from the Central Government to help the families rebuild their homes and restore their lives.
The approval for this special housing package follows Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s appeal to the Central Government for additional financial assistance to aid the long-term rehabilitation of the affected families.
The Chief Minister stressed the urgency of providing housing aid under PMAY-G to enable the affected families to rebuild their homes and return to normalcy.
In this regard, the Ministry of Rural Development (Rural Housing Division) has formally communicated the approval to the Secretary of the Department of Rural Development, UT Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
According to the communication, up to 85 houses (including seven already PMAY-G beneficiaries) have been allocated under this special project for the financial year 2024-25. (GNS)
