CM secures Central govt housing aid for Kishtwar fire victims

JAMMU, JAN 05: The Government of India has approved a special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to the fire victims of Mulwarwan village in the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district. A devastating fire on October 15 last year destroyed numerous homes, leaving several families homeless.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who took office on October 16, immediately visited the affected area the following day and assured the victims of long-term rehabilitation. He also pledged to secure assistance from the Central Government to help the families rebuild their homes and restore their lives.
The approval for this special housing package comes after Chief Minister Abdullah’s appeal to the Central Government, seeking additional financial assistance for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected families. The Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need for housing aid under PMAY-G to help the families rebuild their homes and return to normalcy.
In response, the Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development (Rural Housing Division), has formally communicated the approval to the Secretary of the Department of Rural Development, UT Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
As per the communication, up to 85 houses, including 7 earlier PMAY-G beneficiaries, have been allocated under the special project for the financial year 2024-25.