Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Friday launched the portal for the Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat (My Roof, Safe Roof) project, initiated in memory of the children who lost their lives in the Kahna roof collapse tragedy.
The chief minister thanked the Housing Department for launching the portal and directed that the monthly instalment for the interest-free loan scheme be reduced from Rs14,000 to approximately Rs4,700 to Rs9,300, making the programme more affordable for low-income households.
Under the scheme, Punjab residents will be eligible for an interest-free loan of Rs500,000 to strengthen and secure the roofs of their homes. An interest-free loan of up to Rs1 million will also be available for constructing additional rooms or adding a second storey. She appreciated Provincial Housing Minister Bilal Yasin, Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and their team for developing the project. During a briefing, provincial Minister for Housing informed the chief minister that citizens could apply online through acag.punjab.gov.pk, or submit applications at Deputy Commissioner offices, Assistant Commissioner offices and PHATA offices. A dedicated helpline (0800-09100) has also been established to facilitate applicants. The briefing further stated that under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar (My Roof, My Home) programme, 173,158 interest-free loans amounting to Rs224.457 billion have so far been disbursed.
