BUILDING permit approval letters were distributed to 32 eligible beneficiaries from wards under Zone 3 of the Raipur Municipal Corporation on Monday, bringing smiles to the faces of residents preparing to begin construction of their own homes. The letters were handed over by Mayor Meenal Choubey in the presence of Zone 3 Chairperson Sadhana Pramod Sahu, MIC members Santosh Seema Sahu and Amar Gidwani, and corporators Pushpa Rohit Sahu and Rajesh Gupta. The distribution programme was held in the mayor’s chamber at the Raipur Municipal Corporation headquarters. The beneficiaries have been selected under the “More Land, More House” component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, which is being implemented at a rapid pace in the municipal area as part of efforts to provide permanent housing to eligible families.

 

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is being implemented in Raipur under the leadership of the State Government, with the municipal corporation ensuring timely execution and delivery of benefits. Through this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are being supported to construct their own houses, fulfilling the objective of affordable housing for all. During the programme, Mayor Meenal Choubey said that the municipal corporation is committed to ensuring that the benefits of public welfare schemes reach eligible citizens without delay.

 

She said that providing building permits is a crucial step that enables beneficiaries to start construction work and move closer to owning a permanent home. Superintending Engineer Rajesh Rathore and Zone 3 Deputy Engineer (Town Planning) Akshay Bhardwaj were also present during the distribution ceremony. After receiving the approval letters, beneficiaries expressed happiness and relief, stating that the permits would now allow them to begin construction work under the housing scheme.