Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (Reporter) The Odisha government is committed to improving the lives of slum dwellers by providing shelter to the urban poor and ensuring not just housing but a better quality of life, said Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra. Mohapatra distributed allotment letters to beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Project (AHP) for slum dwellers on Tuesday. A total of 116 beneficiaries received their allotment letters, including 47 for the Chandrasekharpur AHP, 36 for the Nilamadhab Awas AHP, and 28 for the Barunei Enclave AHP in Subudhipur. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the lives of slum dwellers. He said, "Owning a house in the Capital City is a dream for many. Through BDA's affordable housing schemes, we aim to provide shelter to the urban poor, ensuring not just housing but a better quality of life. These projects are equipped with proper infrastructure and basic amenities for better living." Mohapatra also announced plans to construct 2,600 houses on 20 acres of land in Chandrasekharpur Mauja. Of these, 820 houses have already been completed, and 737 have been allotted to eligible beneficiaries. The remaining 1,863 houses will be distributed in phases. In the Nilamadhab Awas project, located near Care Hospital, 1,200 houses are being developed on an 8.18-acre plot. Of these, 960 houses have been completed, with 543 already allotted to beneficiaries. The remaining 657 houses will be allocated in subsequent phases. At Barunei Enclave in Subudhipur, the Minister said all 342 planned houses have been constructed, and 28 have been handed over to eligible recipients. Similarly, the redevelopment of the Keshari Residency slum in Satyanagar is progressing on 10 acres of land. Out of the targeted 1,300 houses, 560 have been completed, and 454 families have received their allotments. The remaining 846 houses will be allocated in phases. Vice-Chairman of BDA, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, and senior officials of the BDA were present on the occasion...////...