🏠 Cabinet Expands Rs. 2 Billion Housing Support for Vulnerable Groups 📈

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an expanded financial assistance framework aimed at long-term social reintegration for youth and low-income families through permanent housing solutions. • Overall Funding: A total of Rs. 2 billion has been allocated under the 2026 Budget, marking a significant scale-up from the initial 2025 proposal. • Individual Assistance: Eligible beneficiaries can receive up to Rs. 2 million to facilitate stable living conditions. • Target Demographics: • Youth under 45 transitioning out of institutional care. • Vulnerable families with children in unsafe/inadequate housing. • Young adults in child development centers facing reintegration hurdles. • Implementation Scope: Funds are versatile, covering land acquisition, new construction, purchase of completed homes, or renovations of existing structures. • Economic Context: This shift moves away from temporary welfare toward permanent social reintegration, addressing systemic gaps in the social safety net and housing affordability for high-risk demographics. _Note: Based on official Cabinet briefing data (April 2026)._