🏠 Cabinet Greenlights National Housing Operational Committee to Tackle Homelessness

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the formation of a National Housing Operational Committee to streamline fragmented housing initiatives and address significant homelessness identified in the 2024 Census. • Financial Allocation: A substantial Rs. 100 billion has been earmarked for the construction of new houses in 2026. • Strategic Objective: The committee will unify efforts across multiple Ministries, provincial councils, and the private sector to move away from the current dispersed approach and implement a cohesive national program. • Target Demographics: Focus remains on vulnerable segments, including low-income earners, estate communities, fishing communities, and the urban homeless. • Operational Scope: The body will provide technical guidance and monitor projects based on economic productivity, social cohesion, and environmental protection. 📈 This move aims to optimize resource allocation and ensure housing projects meet national development goals more efficiently.