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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Launches Housing Scheme for Victims of Floods, Terrorism, and Shelling

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A significant initiative has been launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to support families affected by natural calamities, unprovoked shelling on civilian areas, and terror violence in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir to construct 1,500 free houses, which will be equipped with modern safety and comfort features. Alongside housing, the initiative extends to health, education, digital connectivity, and social welfare.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched a housing scheme to support families affected by natural calamities, unprovoked shelling on civilian areas, and terror violence in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) will construct 1,500 free houses, each with three bedrooms and equipped with modern safety and comfort features.
  • Each beneficiary family will receive 15 years of life insurance coverage, regular monthly health check-ups, and free digital connectivity.
  • Trained HRDS India volunteers will visit each house monthly to share updates on government schemes and conduct awareness sessions on health, education, hygiene, and preventive care.
  • HRDS India has pledged to repaint each beneficiary house every five years at no cost.
  • The initiative will also extend to health, education, digital connectivity, and social welfare.

Statistics:

  • 1,500 free houses will be constructed by HRDS India across Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Each house will have three bedrooms and will be equipped with modern safety and comfort features.
  • 15 years of life insurance coverage will be provided to each beneficiary family.
  • Regular monthly health check-ups will be conducted for each beneficiary family.
  • Free digital connectivity will be made available to each beneficiary household.
  • HRDS India volunteers will visit each house monthly, covering 1500 houses in total.
  • The initiative aims to support families affected by natural calamities, unprovoked shelling on civilian areas, and terror violence in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from Kashmir News Service.
  • Raj Bhawan, Srinagar.
  • Kashmir News Service.

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