Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the valedictory session of Samagra Awaas-Convergence under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at Srinagar, today. The Lt Governor released the installments worth Rs 150 crore to the PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries. In his address, the Lt Governor said that the UT Administration is dedicated to inclusive development and reaching the last mile. He highlighted the progress registered under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana and said that all 3.39 lakh eligible houses out of 3.42 lakh sanctioned to J&K under PMAY-G were approved. Of these 1.74 lakh houses were handed over to the beneficiaries. The construction work of the remaining houses will be completed by this financial year. The Lt Governor congratulated the PRI members, all stakeholder departments and the people of Kathua, Budgam, Kulgam and Ramban districts for achieving ODF plus and 100% model district status. Due to the collective efforts of all, the UT of J&K has emerged as top performer in Model Village Coverage. He also called upon the people of the UT and sought their active participation in Independence Day events. The Lt Governor felicitated the best performing blocks under PMAY-G and the Districts with maximum convergence. He also handed over installment cheques to beneficiaries under PMAY-G. DDC Chairpersons and PRI members were also present.
