Free house scheme rollout today

Amaravati: The state government is all set for the launch of flagship programme, "Pedalandariki Illu", coinciding with Christmas and Vaikunta Ekadasi.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch the programme at Komaragiri layout of U Kothapalli mandal in East Godavari district. This scheme will benefit 30 lakh beneficiaries. The government will also commence the construction of 15.6 lakh houses in the first phase. In addition to these, the government will also distribute sale agreements for 2.6 lakh TIDCO houses. So far 30,75,755 beneficiaries have been identified for the scheme, of which 23,37,067 will be given houses in over 17,000 developed layouts 'YSR Jagananna Colonies'.

About 4,86,820 people who are already living in unauthorized sites, will be authorized and the remaining 2,51,868 will be allocated in TIDCO houses. The State government had acquired 68,361 acres of land worth Rs 23,535 crore. Of this, 25,120.33 acres belongs to the government which is valued at about Rs 8,000 crore and 25,359.31 acres were purchased at a cost of Rs 10,150 crore. Each house will consist of one bedroom, living room, kitchen, toilet and balcony, with a total plinth area of 340 sq.ft. and will be provided with basic facilities like lights, fans, overhead tank and water connection.