Telangana: Minister Plans G+3 Housing for 42,432 Residents in GHMC Slums

Quick Summary

• 40,000 Vacant 2BHK Units: Approximately 30,000 government-allocated 2BHK units remain unoccupied in Hyderabad and three other districts (Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, Sangareddy).

• Minister’s Instructions: Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed district collectors to identify lands for ground-plus-three-storey buildings in slum areas to ensure teh livelihood of urban poor remains unaffected.

• Survey Findings: The survey identified 166 slums within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits. Of these:

– Surveys were completed in 106 Hyderabad slums, plus others across surrounding districts.- Found 25,501 kacha houses needing improved infrastructure.

• Land Identification & Utilization Mandate:

– Government authorities instructed to use available government lands and also encroached or donated land resources (“Bhoodan” lands).

Indian Opinion Analysis

The Telangana government’s continued focus on affordable housing reflects serious attempts at alleviating urban poverty stresses-especially amidst rising rent costs and financial vulnerabilities cited by residents like Ms. Sandhya rani Families/community grassroots obvious disconnect between “allocated lay-served marks administrador.”””–}}