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The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) recently allocated 82 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) using a transparent lottery system. The lottery, conducted at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat, saw 642 beneficiaries competing for homes in Harhua and Kurhua villages. The process was carried out in the presence of senior officials, including VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg and Additional District Magistrate Vandita Srivastava, ensuring fairness. This initiative reflects the government's continued focus on providing affordable housing and upholding transparency in allocation.
The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has allocated 82 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) through a transparent lottery system, providing a fair opportunity for eligible beneficiaries. The lottery event was conducted at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat, with 642 applicants participating for housing units in the Harhua and Kurhua villages. Advertisement
The allocation process was conducted in full view of the beneficiaries to maintain transparency and avoid any disputes. Key officials present included VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg, Additional District Magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Vandita Srivastava, Secretary Ved Prakash Mishra, and District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) Project Officer Nidhi Vajpayee. Their presence reinforced the commitment to a fair and open process.
Beneficiaries were allotted homes based on the lottery draw, which aims to provide equal opportunity and build confidence in the administration of government schemes. The initiative is part of a broader effort under PMAY to ensure access to affordable housing for eligible citizens, addressing housing needs while maintaining administrative transparency.
This lottery system also highlights the VDA's efforts to ensure smooth implementation of government housing programs. Eligible applicants now have the opportunity to own homes in rapidly developing areas of Varanasi, supporting both social welfare and urban development.
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