Naxalbari, 13th November: 7 lakh beneficiaries across West Bengal have received the second instalment of financial assistance under the Paschim Banga Awas Yojana. A programme was organised at Nabanna, with districts across the state participating virtually in the event.
In Darjeeling district, the programme was held in Naxalbari in the presence of Minister of State Anandamay Barman, the Darjeeling District Magistrate and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. During the event, Barman handed over symbolic cheques to beneficiaries under the housing scheme.
According to officials, the funds will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of 5,000 beneficiaries across Darjeeling district. Speaking on the occasion, Minister said the second instalment would help beneficiaries complete the construction of their houses. He also directed officials to identify more eligible beneficiaries in the coming days so that additional people could benefit from the scheme.
Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction over receiving the second instalment under the scheme.
