Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and other Telangana ministers reviewed Indiramma Housing progress, set March deadlines for beneficiary selection and proposed in-situ high-rise housing in slum areas.

Telangana’s housing roadmap for the Hyderabad CORE region came under detailed review at the Secretariat, with Revenue, Housing and I&PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy chairing a high-level meeting alongside district in-charge ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar, as well as Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin.

Officials assessed implementation of Indiramma Housing across Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts. Senior representatives including Housing MD V.P. Gautam, district collectors and commissioners from GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations participated in the deliberations.

Among the major decisions, beneficiary identification is to be completed by the end of March. Around 28,000 eligible families who already possess house sites are expected to receive sanction letters within this month. The selection process for both completed and unfinished 2BHK houses will also conclude by March-end, with the Housing Corporation tasked with finishing pending units.

The government signalled strict action against bogus or non-resident allottees, promising transparent reallocation to deserving poor families. Ministers also proposed in-situ vertical housing ranging from G+5 to G+10 in slum clusters to minimise displacement.

During the review, officials noted that many slum residents were reluctant to shift to distant locations due to livelihood concerns. A survey revealed that of 42,000 previously built houses, only about half are occupied highlighting gaps between construction and actual settlement.

Basic civic amenities such as water supply, electricity and drainage in 2BHK colonies will be prioritised. Additionally, an Affordable Housing Policy for areas between the RRR and ORR limits is under consideration, with a final decision expected after Cabinet discussions.

The ministers directed collectors and civic commissioners to jointly identify suitable land parcels and submit a feasibility report within 10 days.

The push for in-situ development reflects a growing recognition that housing schemes must align with employment realities in urban centres. Without proximity to workplaces and reliable infrastructure, even well-built homes risk remaining vacant an issue the state now appears keen to address.