LAHORE: The provincial government has received more than 365,000 applications under the ‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’ housing scheme.
The project provides land to low- and middle-income families in 19 different districts across Punjab.
Initial screening of all applications is underway, and free plots will be allotted through balloting.
According to Punjab Housing Minister Bila Yasin, Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, will distribute 2,000 plots among the applicants.
The program also offers interest-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million under the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ initiative.
There are 730 plots in Jhelum, 388 in Kasur, 257 in Faisalabad, 218 in Lodhran, and 130 in Okara, according to the distribution details, which will be distributed.
55 in Layyah, 52 in Bhakkar, 33 in Sahiwal, 25 in Sargodha, 24 in Khushab, 20 in Bahawalnagar, and 15 in Rajanpur are the remaining allotments.
Furthermore, homeless families will receive 17 plots in Mandi Bahauddin, 11 in Attock, 8 in Gujrat, 7 in Bahawalpur, 4 in Vehari and Jhang, and 2 in Chiniot.
Eligibility Criteria for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme
Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’s initiative aims at supporting families with a monthly income below Rs50,000, those living in rental properties.
- Head of their household in the NADRA records.
- Reside permanently in Punjab, as indicated on their CNIC.
- Own a land plot of up to 5 Marlas in urban areas or up to 10 Marlas in rural areas within Punjab, where they plan to build their house.
- Have no serious criminal record.
- Have no outstanding debts to banks or financial institutions.
- Be registered with the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) with a PMT score of 60 or lower.
This initiative will benefit residents in key cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Multan, and Sargodha, which will later be expanded across the province.
By providing affordable housing options, the government aims to address the pressing need for shelter among low-income families and contribute to the overall development of these cities.
