Khattar: Will ensure home for all

Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday reviewed the working of the Power and Housing Departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

He said Ladakh aims to achieve 100 per cent processing of waste material and a detailed report of the project was presented to him on Thursday.

He added that the ministry is keen to improve the working conditions of Safai Mitras so that they do not face any occupational hazards while performing their duties.

The minister has instructed that under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for water supply and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects in the regions of Leh and Kargil should be finalised at the earliest.

The timely preparation and approval of the DPRs will ensure the smooth implementation of these vital projects, which will contribute to the overall development and quality of life in both Leh and Kargil.

He said a survey of all homeless people would be conducted in the Union Territory so that they can avail benefits of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

He said that the Ministry will ensure that no person remains homeless in Ladakh.

He added that financial assistance has been provided to all street vendors under the PM-SVANidhi scheme and all efforts will be made to ensure that no one is left out.

He said Ladakh has a huge potential for the development of solar power owing to its huge area. He informed the media that work is in progress for setting up a 13 GW solar power plant in the UT which will not only meet local requirements but also help solve energy needs of other parts of the country.