Chandigarh: CM Nayab Singh said that people of Vimukta and nomadic castes will receive housing facilities under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban and Rural). For this, all families must register themselves on the portal to fulfill their dream of having a roof over their heads.
The CM was addressing representatives of the Banjara community who visited at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Baba Lakkhishah Banjara Ji. During the event, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Baba Lakkhishah Banjara. He also declared that Vimukta Diwas will be officially celebrated on August 31.
Nayab Singh said that the list of Vimukta, Ghumantu, and Tapriwas (De-notified) castes includes 20 Scheduled Castes and 13 Backward Classes. He said that to ensure the welfare of these castes and integrate them into the mainstream, the state government has constituted a separate board.