Utilise surplus lands of govt. depts for Indiramma housing scheme; don’t develop colonies in isolated locations: Telangana CM
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prioritize urban housing projects near existing infrastructure and workplaces. The initiative aims to utilize surplus government land to provide affordable housing for the urban poor while ensuring access to essential services.
Why it matters
This policy shift addresses urban sprawl and economic sustainability for low-income families by integrating social housing into established city centers.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to ensure that Indiramma housing projects proposed in the Core Urban Region (CURE) are located within existing habitations so that beneficiaries remain close to employment opportunities and essential civic infrastructure.
Reviewing the progress of the CURE Indiramma Housing programme with senior officials in Hyderabad on Friday (July 24), the Chief Minister instructed them to identify unused government lands belonging to various departments within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits. Officials presented details of vacant parcels already identified in several Assembly constituencies.
Mr. Reddy asked the officials to utilise surplus lands belonging to the Police, Revenue and Transport departments for the housing programme and, wherever necessary, allot alternative land to the respective departments. He cautioned against constructing housing colonies in isolated locations, saying such projects could become underutilised as beneficiaries would face difficulties accessing jobs and livelihoods.
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