Guwahati, Feb. 12 -- The state government on Monday said that it is planning to construct 250 houses for Safai Karmacharis this year in the first phase and more will follow in the future.

During the Budget speech, the Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog said, "I am pleased to announce a scheme for providing housing to all safai karmacharis equipped with essential amenities such as streetlights, water supply, parks, and community centers in municipal boards and town committees in a phased manner. In the first phase, a sum of Rs.37.50 crore is being earmarked for undertaking construction of 250 houses across the State in the current year. "

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