Verification of applicants for steel and cement subsidies underway

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is verifying persons who have applied to benefit from the government’s cement and steel subsidies.

According to a Department of Public Information (DPI) report, Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal revealed that a total of 4,000 persons across the country uplifted applications for the homebuilder’s support initiative, which was announced by President Irfaan Ali in July.

Under the programme, persons constructing homes costing $6 million or less will be given the steel needed and one sling of cement for the construction of the foundation.