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The Telangana government’s Indiramma Housing scheme, launched in January 2025, has seen significant progress. Out of 300,000 houses sanctioned, construction has begun on 225,000. Over ₹2,500 crore has been disbursed to beneficiaries, who each receive ₹5 lakh towards constructing a house between 400-600 sq. ft. The scheme is designed to provide dignified housing and stimulate the rural economy. Initially, construction was restricted to a maximum of 600 sq. ft. to prevent wealthier individuals from exploiting the scheme. However, a recent government order allows ground-plus-one construction on smaller plots (under 400 sq ft) with a minimum carpet area of 323 sq ft, particularly beneficial in urban areas with land scarcity. The ₹5 lakh benefit is provided in four installments and integrated with central schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat Mission. Loans have also been extended to nearly 22,000 beneficiaries who lacked initial funds to begin construction.

News Article:

Telangana’s Indiramma Housing Scheme Builds Momentum, Over 2 Lakh Homes Under Construction

HYDERABAD, October 28, 2025 – Telangana’s ambitious Indiramma Housing scheme is making significant strides in providing affordable housing across the state. According to V.P. Gautham, Managing Director of the implementing corporation, over ₹2,500 crore has been disbursed to beneficiaries, with construction underway on 225,000 out of the 300,000 sanctioned houses.

Launched as a pilot project in January 2025 and expanding to all gram panchayats by May, the scheme provides ₹5 lakh to each beneficiary to construct a home between 400 and 600 sq. ft. “This scheme is a mix of welfare and development,” said Mr. Gautham at a press conference today. “Besides providing dignified housing, assets too are created for the beneficiaries. It gave a push to the rural economy, creating employment to many.”

Initially, the government capped the construction size to prevent wealthier individuals from taking advantage of the subsidy. However, responding to feedback and recognizing land scarcity, particularly in urban areas, the state government has issued a new order allowing ground-plus-one construction on plots smaller than 400 sq. ft, ensuring a minimum carpet area of 323 sq. ft.

“This change was brought in based on feedback from the ground level. There are some districts where people were selected as a beneficiary but they do not have sufficient land,” Mr. Gautham explained.

The ₹5 lakh benefit is distributed in four installments and is integrated with existing Central government schemes, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Swachh Bharat Mission. To further assist beneficiaries, loans have been provided to nearly 22,000 individuals who initially lacked the funds to begin construction. The final installment of ₹1 lakh is yet to be transferred to beneficiaries. While slabs were laid for around 29,000 houses, the corporation will check how many houses were completed.

The Indiramma Housing scheme is seen as a key initiative to improve housing infrastructure and boost the state’s rural economy.

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