Govt approves special housing assistance for fire victims in Kishtwar under PMAY-G

The Rural Housing Division of the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has approved a special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to the fire victims of Mulwarwan village in the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district. 

A devastating fire on October 15 last year destroyed numerous houses, leaving several families homeless. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who assumed office on October 16, promptly visited the affected area the following day and assured



the victims of long-term rehabilitation. He also pledged to secure assistance from the Central Government to help the families rebuild their homes and restore their lives. 

The approval for this special housing package follows Omar’s appeal to the Central Government, requesting additional financial assistance for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected families. The Chief Minister emphasized the urgency of housing aid under PMAY-G to help the families rebuild their homes and return to normalcy.