Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Griha Pravesh’ of more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Madhya Pradesh, via video conferencing and inaugurated houses built under PM Awas Yojana.
“On the occasion of Dhanteras, I extend my wishes to all the people of the nation. Dhanteras is marked with new beginnings. It is a new beginning for 4.5 Lakh beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi at the Griha Pravesham programme in MP,” said PM Modi.
PM Modi claimed that under PMAY-G, more than 3.5 crore poor families have got new houses in the last 8 years.
“Our govt is committed to the poor and marginalized. Be it toilet, electricity, water or gas, we have included every facility to cater their needs in PM Awas Yojana,” he added.
He further added that the total expenditure for the construction of housing societies by the government has crossed a figure of Rs 22,000 crore. The government is dedicated to building homes for all our countrymen, the prime minister said.
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin was introduced with the view of ‘Housing for All’ by the year 2022. The main aim of the PMAY-G scheme is to provide permanent houses with some of the basic amenities.
