Who inaugurated 3,024 newly constructed EWS flats at Kalkaji in Delhi under Phase I of 'In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation' Project?

Amit Shah

Arvind Kejriwal

Droupadi Murmu

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister, "Shri Narendra Modi" inaugurated 3024 newly constructed EWS flats at Kalkaji, Delhi built for rehabilitating slum dwellers under the ‘In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project’ and handed over keys to eligible beneficiaries at Bhoomiheen Camp in a programme at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today(2nd Nov 2022).

* Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that today(2nd Nov 2022) is a big day for hundreds of families of Delhi as it is a new beginning for many jhuggi dwelling poor families.

* The Prime Minister informed that more than 3000 homes have already been prepared in the first phase of Kalkaji Extension alone. Very soon, other families living in the area will get the opportunity to enter their new homes.

* These flats have been constructed at a cost of about Rs 345 crore.

* Objective of the rehabilitation project is to provide a better and healthy living environment to the residents of the Jhuggi Jhopri clusters, with proper amenities and facilities..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 2, 2022

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