Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that government schemes mainly aimed to transform the lives of the labour class to make significant changes.
As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), LG said that workers are the main drivers of Jammu and Kashmir’s growth and improving their quality of life is our ultimate aim of the present government.
Speaking after dedicated 192 Affordable Rental Housing Complex, under PMAY (Urban) Mission, at Sunjwan to urban poors, the LG said, “New era for the entire working community of Union Territory has just begins,” adding, “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.
The LG further added that 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.
In less than 3 years, a huge number of self-employment opportunities have been created and we continue to focus on skilling workers to meet the needs of the economy and better quality employment, he said.
Earlier, Prashant Goyal, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department 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.
Today, 192 flats out of total 336 flats at Sunjwan at an affordable rental of Rs 2200 per month were handed over to the beneficiaries at ARHC, Sunjwan. The remaining flats will be handed over by the month of October this year, it was informed.
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
