Hyderabad: Over 15,000 2BHK Units Occupied Following First Notices

Fast Summary:

• Over 15,000 double-bedroom houses in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits were occupied by beneficiaries following 10-day notices issued to them.
• 23,255 houses remain unoccupied despite previous allotments. A second notice will be issued; if left vacant again,they will be reallotted to the poorest beneficiaries.
• GHMC sanctioned approximately 1 lakh two-bedroom houses across 109 locations; of these:

– 65,743 homes were completed and allotted before October 2023.
– 21,000 homes are nearing completion but remain unallotted.- 830 homes have not begun construction; 4,616 homes await allotment.
– Around 10,000 homes are reserved for those evacuated due to Musi river rejuvenation works.

• Beneficiaries from economically weaker sections have expressed concerns over displacement from city centers as it impacts their livelihoods.
• GHMC officials noted that seven lakh people across four districts lack a site for house construction and recommended building G+3 structures near densely populated areas like slums (where around 42,432 people reside in GHMC limits).

Indian Opinion Analysis:
the efforts by Telangana’s goverment to address affordable housing issues within GHMC limits reflect a significant step toward alleviating urban poverty challenges in Hyderabad’s growing metropolitan area. Issuing notices to ensure occupancy is a pragmatic approach to prevent underutilization of completed infrastructure while aiming at equitable distribution among needy individuals.

The backlog of unoccupied or incomplete units highlights logistical or administrative gaps that could hinder timely delivery of such welfare programs-concerns warranting closer review for efficiency improvement moving forward.

Prioritizing proximity between allocations and livelihood-centric areas around Hyderabad is notable as displacement risks cutting down access to income opportunities for lower-income groups reliant on urban connectivity.

It will also be critical how swiftly additional lands can be identified and higher-density housing constructed near cities’ existing slums as this may prove beneficial in bridging immediate shelter requirements without pushing residents further away from resources essential for economic stability.

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