Jammu- The Union Territory Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Affordable Rental Housing Complex, under PMAY (Urban) Mission for the labour, work force and weaker section of Jammu Kashmir.
“Workers are the main drivers of J&K’s growth and improving their quality of life is our ultimate aim. Today marks the beginning of a new era for the entire working community of Union Territory,” Sinha said.
He made these remarks after inaugurating 192 flats at the Housing Complex Sunjwan here. The flats have been provided to the beneficiaries at an affordable rental of Rs 2200 per month handed over to beneficiaries. The remaining 144 flats will be handed over by October this year.
He said the Affordable Rental Housing Complex will provide dignified living to urban poor, migrant workers and weaker sections of society near their workplace.
“Such initiatives will create a sustainable housing ecosystem for the underprivileged, bring qualitative change in the lives of a family, prevent the growth of future slums and address the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan,” he added.
Acknowledging the significant role of the workforce in India’s economy, the LG reiterated the commitment of his administration to create vibrant, sustainable and inclusive affordable rental housing avenues for urban migrants, poor and working communities.
“Labour force and Workers are backbone of our trade, business, industries and making valuable contribution in building strong and Aatmanirbhar J&K. Besides, skilling and opportunities to workers it is our responsibility to protect their interests and ensure quality living for the family,” he said.
The LG also shared the interventions made by the UT administration to provide means of livelihood and raising the living standards of the workforce.
“In less than 3 years, a huge number of self-employment opportunities have been created and we continue to focus on skilling of workers to meet the needs of the economy and better quality employment,” he said.
Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD) Prashant Goyal, gave a detailed briefing on the Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) and other similar projects of the department to provide affordable housing to the people of J&K UT.
According to an official spokesperson, the initiative of “Affordable Rental Housing Complex” has been envisioned for providing rental housing for EWS/LIG urban migrants including labour, urban poor (street vendors, rickshaw pullers, other service providers etc.), industrial workers, and migrants working with market/trade associations, educational/health institutions, hospitality sector, long term tourists / visitors, students or any other persons of such category.
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