A dream home at last for Velampeta slum residents
A new slum redevelopment project in Velampeta has begun, promising permanent, modern housing for 177 families who have long endured poor living conditions. Residents have received temporary rental assistance while construction of the multi-storeyed flats takes place at the original site.
Why it matters
The project addresses long-standing urban poverty and housing insecurity, marking a significant shift from empty political promises to tangible infrastructure development.
For generations, the residents of Velampeta have lived in cramped houses, endured waterlogging during the rains waiting for the promise of a better home to become a reality. On Wednesday, the foundation stone was laid for a ₹40 crore slum redevelopment project, that promises permanent homes for 177 families.
The project, coming up near Lakshmi Nagar in One Town, will provide the families with modern multi-storeyed housing at the same location. Each family will receive a flat measuring about 410 sq ft, and valued at approximately ₹20 lakh.
To facilitate construction, before leaving the site residents signed promissory notes. Each family has received ₹18,000 towards rent at ₹3,000 a month for six months of the construction period.
For Lakshmi, who has lived in Velampeta for nearly four decades, the project means more than a new house. It is a chance for her grandchildren to grow up in a better environment.
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