Telangana 2BHK Houses to Be Allocated by May-End, ₹5 Lakh Aid for Incomplete Units

Hyderabad: Minister for Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has directed officials to complete the identification of beneficiaries and allocation of all incomplete 2BHK houses across Telangana by the end of May. Reviewing matters at the Housing Corporation headquarters with officials from the erstwhile Medak and Karimnagar districts, the Minister ordered faster completion, strict action on irregularities, and ongoing monitoring of implementation.

2BHK Houses to Be Completed and Allocated by May-End

The Minister instructed:

• Complete all incomplete 2BHK houses across the state by May-end
• Finish houses in final stages of construction at the earliest
• Provide additional financial support up to ₹5 lakh under the Indiramma Housing Scheme, after adjusting already incurred expenditure

If contractors fail to complete work:

• Beneficiaries will be allowed to construct houses themselves
• Funds will be released through a green channel mechanism

Ministers and Officials Attend Review Meeting

The meeting at Housing Corporation headquarters was attended by:

• Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha
• Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao
• IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu
• SC/ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar
• Government Advisor H. Venugopal
• Other public representatives and officials

Senior officials present:

• Revenue Secretary D.S. Lokesh Kumar
• Housing Secretary V.P. Gautam

₹400 Crore Allocation for Infrastructure in 2BHK Colonies

The government is utilizing ₹400 crore to provide infrastructure in 2BHK housing colonies, including:

• Electricity
• Drinking water
• Drainage
• Roads

Public representatives raised concerns about:

• Incomplete houses
• Lack of basic amenities
• Presence of ineligible occupants

The Minister directed:

• Immediate removal of ineligible beneficiaries
• Reallocation to eligible families
• Ensure involvement of local MLAs

Strict Action Against Corruption and Irregularities

The Minister issued a strong warning:

• No compromise on irregularities in bill payments
• Those involved in corruption will face strict action, including dismissal from service

He also directed:

• Houses allotted but not occupied must be cancelled and reassigned
• Cases where beneficiaries are renting out houses instead of living in them will be identified and corrected

Indiramma Housing Scheme and Eligibility Criteria

Aligned with the vision of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Indiramma Housing Scheme aims to provide housing to the poor.

Key points:

• Poverty alone is the eligibility criterion
• No restriction based on application submission date
• Collectors must ensure genuine beneficiaries receive houses

The government is also providing:

• 40 tonnes of sand free of cost for construction

However:

• Reports of misuse have surfaced
• Collectors must ensure proper distribution and create a policy to prevent misuse

No Compromise on Government Land Protection

The Minister emphasized:

• Zero tolerance for encroachments on government lands
• Collectors must take strict action against illegal occupation

To resolve disputes:

• A joint survey by Revenue and Forest departments will be conducted
• Use of modern technology to clearly demarcate boundaries

Reforms are also underway in the:

• Survey, Settlement, and Land Records Department to ensure transparency

No New Revenue Divisions, Infrastructure Expansion Planned

The Minister clarified:

• No proposal to create new revenue divisions or mandals

However:

• Sub-Registrar offices, MRO, and RDO offices will be built in all district and constituency headquarters
• Collectors must submit proposals

Minister D. Sridhar Babu’s Directions

Minister D. Sridhar Babu stated:

• The Indiramma Housing Scheme is a flagship programme
• All sanctioned houses must be grounded and completed
• Field-level issues raised by public representatives must be resolved

Rooftop Solar Power Plant Inaugurated

Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy also inaugurated:

• A 30 kW rooftop solar power plant at the Housing Corporation headquarters

Key details:

• Expected generation: approximately 4,500 units per month
• Aim: energy savings for the building

Current Status: Implementation Ongoing

Authorities confirmed:

• Housing allocation and construction are ongoing
• Monitoring and enforcement actions are in progress
• Government is actively ensuring completion before May-end deadline

Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has directed completion and allocation of all 2BHK houses across Telangana by May-end, with ₹400 crore infrastructure support, ₹5 lakh assistance, and strict action on irregularities. With land protection measures, joint surveys, and ongoing monitoring, the implementation under the Indiramma Housing Scheme continues across the state.

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