Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 21 (HBTV): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday described the allocation of over 8 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) as a ‘historic day’ for the state, marking the fulfilment of a long-pending promise to the people.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, ‘Today is a historic day. There was a resolution which has now been fulfilled, and a dream of the people here that has come true. PM Narendra Modi sent money for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, but houses were not built earlier because the previous government was not interested in completing the project. As a result, the people whose houses were to be built eight years ago remained deprived. The promise made to the people of Chhattisgarh has been fulfilled today. The resolution of about 8 lakh houses has been fulfilled. I am happy to be here—congratulations to everyone.’

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai echoed the sentiment, stating, ‘Today is a historic day for Chhattisgarh because Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the state and fulfilled the promise of ensuring housing for the beneficiaries. I extend my gratitude to the Union Minister. The Government of India has also approved houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for victims of naxalism and surrendered naxals.’

Meanwhile, under the PMAY scheme, the Chhattisgarh government's Samadhan Shivir initiative has shown remarkable success in Bastar district, resolving 85 per cent of applications on the spot. The programme, held across 13–14 Gram Panchayats in Jagdalpur district, addressed over 4,000 applications, most of which were related to PMAY housing assistance.

(ANI)