Indiramma Houses: Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy Announces 1 Lakh Homes on Valuable Government Land for Poor Families
Telangana Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy announced 1 lakh Indiramma Houses on valuable government land within CURE limits. Women beneficiaries will receive ownership rights. Administrative approvals granted for 3.50 lakh houses in 2026-27.
Hyderabad: Telangana Revenue, Housing, Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy announced that the state government will construct 1 lakh houses for Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families within the CURE limits on valuable government lands. He said the houses would be built near the areas where poor families currently reside so that their livelihoods are not affected.
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The minister also stated that women from poor families would be given ownership rights in the land allotted under the housing scheme, making them stakeholders in properties located on government lands worth crores of rupees.
Review Meeting on Indiramma Houses in CURE Limits
On Friday, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy reviewed the construction of Indiramma Houses within the CURE limits during a meeting with officials at his office in the Secretariat.
During the review, he said that administrative approvals had already been granted for:
- 1 lakh houses within CURE limits for the financial year 2026-27
- 2.50 lakh houses in other areas
- A total of 3.50 lakh houses across the state
The minister instructed officials to prepare the necessary action plan keeping these targets in mind.
Houses to Be Built Near Existing Residential Areas
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the government would ensure that poor families do not face any difficulties in earning their livelihoods. Taking each Assembly constituency as a unit, the government plans to construct houses close to the areas where poor people are currently living.
He announced that 1 lakh houses would be built on government lands worth crores of rupees and that women from poor households would be made owners of their share in those properties.
Minister Criticizes Previous Government’s Housing Approach
The minister criticized the previous government, alleging that it constructed Double Bedroom Houses in a half-hearted manner at locations 30 to 40 kilometers away from Hyderabad city without considering the living conditions and livelihood requirements of poor families.
He said previous rulers ignored the fact that while housing is essential for poor families, their livelihoods are equally important.
According to the minister, many poor families who depend on daily wage work, small businesses, and employment opportunities could not move into houses built on the city outskirts. He stated that the distance from employment opportunities, along with challenges related to children’s education, healthcare facilities, and transportation, discouraged many families from residing in those houses.
As a result, he said, many of those housing units remained vacant and unused.
Valuable Government Land to Be Used for Welfare of the Poor
The minister said the government would not repeat such mistakes and would instead construct houses in the areas where poor families are already living so that they can lead dignified lives.
He stated that valuable government lands would be utilized for the welfare of poor people and that the government was launching the construction of 1 lakh houses under this initiative.
Women to Get Ownership Rights Under Housing Scheme
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy emphasized that ownership rights would be provided to women from poor families.
He said this measure would strengthen their economic and social security. According to the minister, owning a house provides a strong foundation for women’s empowerment, family stability, and the development of future generations.
Minister Directs Officials on House Design
The minister instructed officials to prepare house designs that are convenient and suitable for beneficiaries.
He directed that each house should have a minimum built-up area of 400 square feet.
Officials Present at the Meeting
The review meeting was attended by:
- Housing Secretary V.P. Gautham
- Other officials
Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has announced the construction of 1 lakh Indiramma Houses on valuable government lands within CURE limits for poor families. The houses will be built near existing residential areas to protect livelihoods, while women beneficiaries will receive ownership rights. Administrative approvals have already been granted for 3.50 lakh houses, including 1 lakh within CURE limits and 2.50 lakh in other regions, for the 2026-27 financial year.
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