Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the implementation of a landmark initiative to provide free three-marla plots to underprivileged, poor, and homeless individuals across the province.

Under the first phase of the scheme, a total of 1,892 plots will be allotted in 33 schemes spanning 22 districts of Punjab. The initiative aims to ensure that every deserving citizen has access to a place they can call home.

Phase-1 distribution of plots

• Rawalpindi Division: 658 plots in 5 schemes across 4 districts
• Faisalabad Division: 288 plots in 4 schemes across 5 districts
• Lahore Region: 518 plots in 5 schemes across 3 districts
• Bhakkar Region: 131 plots in 7 schemes
• Multan Region: 270 plots in 9 schemes across 5 districts
• Bahawalpur Region: 27 plots in 3 schemes

The scheme will benefit residents of Hazro, Attock, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Chiniot, Mamu Kanjan, Sillanwali, Jhang, Pattoki, Okara, Renala Khurd, Bhakkar, Khushab, Layyah, Vehari, Lodhran, Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Fort Munro, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar. 

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the initiative is not an act of charity but a fulfillment of the government's responsibility to ensure that the less fortunate also benefit from state resources. “Every citizen of Punjab deserves their own home -- this is my dream,” Maryam stated.

She has instructed authorities to expedite the process and take immediate steps to allocate plots to eligible individuals without unnecessary delays. 

Back in January, Maryam Nawaz had unveiled this landmark initiative to provide free plots to homeless and deserving families across the province. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of the Maskan Ravi Housing Scheme in Kala Shah Kaku.

The chief minister highlighted the scheme's aim to uplift low-income families by granting them a chance to own land and build their homes. Speaking at the event, Maryam said, “Nawaz Sharif’s politics has always been about serving the people. Every developmental project in this country bears his seal of commitment.” 

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She further added that under this initiative, three-marla plots will be allocated free of cost to eligible individuals in areas close to urban centers.

The CM noted that housing remains a critical challenge, with many families lacking a permanent roof over their heads. "There are countless people in Punjab who neither own a house nor have the means to acquire one. This scheme is designed for such deserving individuals," she said.

Ambitious targets for housing development

Maryam Nawaz outlined ambitious plans for housing in the province. She revealed that 100 houses have already been constructed within a short span of two and a half months under the Maskan Ravi Housing Scheme.

Additionally, thousands more houses are currently under construction across Punjab, with plans to build one lakh houses in a year and provide homes to five lakh families within five years.

The chief minister expressed confidence in the public’s faith in her government’s initiatives, stating, “The people of Punjab trust Nawaz Sharif’s vision. They actively participate in every scheme, knowing that it will be completed with integrity and efficiency.”