Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Kumarganj
Financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin reached 8,240 families in South Dinajpur district , with the first instalment being transferred directly into the bank accounts of approved beneficiaries.The payments were made during a district-level programme organised by the district administration in Balurghat block. District Magistrate Bala Subramanian T., along with senior administrative officials, attended the event.
The District Magistrate said beneficiaries whose verification had been completed and whose names appeared on the approved list were being paid in phases. The first instalment was transferred directly to the accounts of 8,240 beneficiaries across the district.
He also said that separate arrangements would be made for the construction of toilets once the beneficiaries completed construction of their houses. Plans are also underway to provide solar power facilities to eligible households, he said.On the latest housing survey, the District Magistrate said the process of new applications and verification would continue until August 10. The district has set a target of surveying around 100,000 families, of which more than 90,000 have already been covered.
Based on the survey findings, a list of eligible beneficiaries will be prepared and submitted to the government for further action.The District Magistrate said South Dinajpur was currently ranked second among districts in West Bengal in terms of progress in the housing survey.Officials and employees from several departments of the district administration were present at the programme. The venue was decorated with banners featuring the Prime Minister's photograph and tricolour balloons.
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