1m houses for flood-hit people completed: Sharjeel

The Sindh government has finished constructing over a million houses for families impacted by the 2022 floods, according to Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The initiative, part of the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) program, aims to provide permanent and safe homes to those displaced by the devastating disaster. The government, following the directives of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, prioritises permanent housing for affected communities.

Khairpur district leads in the completion of housing units, with 167,379 houses built. Memon emphasized that ownership rights to the newly constructed homes will be granted to women, as a measure to enhance their economic security, protection, and empowerment. The housing program has also contributed to the local economy by creating jobs for labourers, masons, and skilled workers, and stimulating economic activity in rural areas.

A modern monitoring system is being used to verify beneficiaries and ensure the quality of construction, guaranteeing that assistance reaches those in need. The minister stressed that no deserving flood-affected family will be left without a permanent home, and the government's rehabilitation efforts will continue until all affected families are adequately resettled.