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Himachal CM Sukhu Announces Permanent Housing for Poor Families in Mud Houses

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the state government will provide permanent houses to eligible poor families currently living in mud houses. He emphasized that safe housing is a basic necessity and a social right, with the goal of ensuring a dignified standard of living. The initiative includes a focus on providing basic amenities, sanitation, drinking water, and livelihood opportunities alongside housing. The CM also directed officials to ensure effective implementation with no tolerance for delays or negligence.

Key Points: Himachal to Provide Permanent Houses for Poor, Says CM Sukhu

  • Permanent houses for poor in mud houses
  • Focus on dignity and basic amenities
  • Strengthening Panchayati Raj Department
  • Priority to social empowerment schemes
  • Zero tolerance for negligence in implementation
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Permanent housing to be provided to poor families: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a scheme to provide permanent housing to eligible poor families living in mud houses, prioritizing dignity and basic amenities.

Permanent housing to be provided to poor families: Himachal CM Sukhu
"safe housing was not only a basic necessity but also a social right of every citizen - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 9

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Panchayati Raj Department on Friday, stated that the state government would provide permanent houses to eligible poor families who are still living in mud houses.

According to the release, he said that safe housing was not only a basic necessity but also a social right of every citizen, and the government was taking effective measures to ensure this.

The goal of the state government is not limited to the construction of houses alone, but to provide a dignified standard of living to poor families. Special attention is also being given to basic amenities, sanitation, drinking water, and livelihood opportunities, he stated.

CM Sukhu said that the state government would fill vacant posts in the Panchayati Raj Department on a priority basis to strengthen it, besides filling up the posts of Junior Engineers in panchayats.

The present state government is giving top priority to the social empowerment sector. With the objective of bringing the deprived, neglected and weaker sections of society into the mainstream, several welfare schemes were being implemented effectively, he said.

As per the release, directions were issued to officers to conduct regular reviews of the progress of various schemes, and the Chief Minister made it clear that negligence or delays at any level will not be tolerated. He reiterated that public welfare was the government's priority, and reaching the benefits of development to the last person standing in society is the core spirit of 'systemic change,' he reiterated.

On this occasion, Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister (Innovation, Digital Technology and Governance) Gokul Butail, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar, Secretary Panchayati Raj C. Palrasu, Director Panchayati Raj Raghav Sharma, and other senior officers were present.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
A house is more than four walls. Glad to see the focus on sanitation, water, and livelihood too. The real test will be in the implementation - ensuring the benefits reach the actual needy families without corruption or political bias.
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Aman W
Filling vacant posts in Panchayati Raj is crucial. Our village panchayat office has been understaffed for years, delaying everything. Hope this promise is fulfilled quickly. Good step, CM Sukhu.
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Sarah B
While the intent is noble, I've seen many such schemes announced before. The key is transparency in selecting beneficiaries and a robust monitoring system. Will there be a public portal to track progress?
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Vikram M
"Systemic change" – that's the phrase we need to hear more often. Too often, schemes are launched with fanfare but die a slow death in bureaucracy. Hope the warning against negligence is taken seriously by the officers.
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Kavya N
As someone from Himachal, I know how harsh winters can be in a kuccha house. This will change lives. But please also think about sustainable design using local materials and solar power. Let's build for the future! ❄️→☀️

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