Andhra Pradesh’s Housing Push: 10 Lakh Families to Get Homes by Year-End

In a landmark announcement during Assembly budget discussions, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu pledged to make homeownership a reality for lakhs of poor families. The initiative, part of the state’s broader welfare vision, is expected to transform living conditions and strengthen social infrastructure.  

Key Highlights

• Target: 10 lakh houses to be completed and handed over by December 2026.  
• Progress: Over 3 lakh houses already distributed; another 3 lakh to be ready by Ugadi.  
• Ceremonies Planned: 2.26 lakh housewarming events in June and 2.10 lakh in September.  
• Land Allotment: Free distribution of 2 cents in urban areas and 3 cents in rural areas to eligible families without house sites.  
• Beneficiaries Identified: Around 2.20 lakh families currently without homes or house sites.  
• Accountability: CM warned of strict action against irregularities in housing allotments under the previous regime.  

This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, ensuring that economic development translates into tangible benefits for the most vulnerable sections of society.  

Sources: The New Indian Express, The Times of India, United News of India