1,536 applicants on Saturday received allotment letters of flats under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Jawahar Puram sector-1 scheme through lottery at Shatabdi Nagar stadium.
There were around 1,931 applicants for 1,536 flats. The lottery process began in presence of UP cabinet minister Neelima Katiyar and MP Devendra Singh Bhole.
The first allottee was Vishwanath, son of Jamuna Prasad, whose chit was lifted by Devendra Singh Bhole. Amar Kumar and Aditya Kumar were the second and third allottees.
“I never thought that luck would smile on me on Saturday. There was a little hope that I could get an allotment. Soon I will own a house of my own,” said Vishwanath.
Addressing the aspirants, UP minister Neelima Katiyar said food, clothes and house are basic needs of any person. Kanpur Development Authority deserves praise for providing houses at very low cost to the people of the city.
Speaking on the occasion, Devendra Singh Bhole said that it was the responsibility of the government to implement its schemes and projects in the interest of the society. “KDA is discharging its duty as per the expectations of the government and fulfilling the dreams of the common man,” he said.
KDA vice-chairman Arvind Singh said KDA is always ready to serve the people by formulating schemes and projects for the all-round development of the city.
KDA will soon dispatch allotment letters to the successful allottees at their addresses after completing necessary formalities, said PRO Shashi Bhushan Rai.