Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy said the Rs 5 lakh assistance under the Indiramma Housing scheme was insufficient as construction costs had risen sharply. He said some beneficiaries were unable to complete houses, while others were pledging gold to meet expenses.
A man climbed a BSNL mobile tower in Miryalaguda, alleging he had been denied an Indiramma House despite being eligible. Police rushed to the spot and counselled him after he threatened to jump, demanding that a house be allotted to his wife if anything happened to him.
The Telangana government has launched the Indiramma Indlu Housing Scheme in the CURE area, under which beneficiaries must contribute Rs 6 lakh towards a flat costing Rs 11 lakh. The government plans to construct one lakh flats in phases across 16 Assembly constituencies
The Congress government will allot BRS-era double-bedroom houses under the Indiramma scheme, starting with a pilot in Mahabubnagar. Beneficiaries will complete unfinished units with State aid, as the government targets one lakh housewarmings in the first phase
BRS MLAs urged the Congress government to expedite allotment of double bedroom houses, citing delays, thefts and lack of infrastructure. The government said funds allocated to take up pending works and promised to address issues.
