LAHORE : Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin, on the directions of CM Punjab, conducted the computerised balloting of plot numbers under the ‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’ initiative.
Under the scheme, 2,000 free plots in 19 districts have been allotted and the successful applicants have now been assigned their respective block and plot numbers. More than 380,000 applications were received through the online portal for the scheme.
Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and DG PHATA Sikandar Zeeshan were also present on the occasion.
The minister personally called selected beneficiaries from Jhelum and Kasur to inform them about their plot numbers, sizes, and block details. The recipients expressed their disbelief and gratitude, stating that receiving a free government plot without any recommendation was beyond expectation.
Bilal Yasin stated that in the coming days, CM Punjab will formally distribute allotment letters to the successful applicants.
He emphasised that the plots are being provided completely free of cost, without any fee. The beneficiaries will also be eligible to apply for interest-free loans under the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme to construct their homes. The plots were allotted through transparent balloting to individuals, including street vendors, shopkeepers, drivers, mechanics and daily wage earners. Three-marla plots are being provided in Jhelum, Kasur, Okara, Attock, Bhakkar, Layyah, Lodhran, Sahiwal, Rajanpur, Vehari, Chiniot, Jhang, Faisalabad, and Gujrat.
Meanwhile, the residents of Mandi Bahauddin, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Sargodha, and Khushab are also receiving free plots under the scheme.
