RESTORING DIGNITY AND SHELTER FOR EVERY TELANGANA FAMILY

Indiramma Illu

Shri A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana

Reviving a legacy: Right to housing

In a defining step towards inclusive development and social justice, Telangana’s Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy has relaunched the historic Indiramma Illu scheme — reviving a legacy that champions the right to housing for the poor.

More than a housing scheme, Indiramma Illu is a promise of dignity, security, and equality, rooted in the ideals of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and aligned with the Constitution’s call for social welfare. Along with building homes, ‘Indiramma Illu’ is also building hope.

A new beginning:
One scheme, lakhs of beneficiaries

Under the revamped Indiramma Illu initiative, the Telangana government has committed to building houses for the underprivileged, marginalised and homeless people across the State. The move aims at addressing the decades-old housing gap, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where families have long lived in unsafe conditions.

With lakhs of beneficiaries already identified, the scheme is expected to

  • Transform the lives of countless families
  • Offer a physical shelter and a permanent address of pride and progress
  • Help people to conveniently check their eligibility and status online

“Every family deserves not just a roof over their head, but a foundation for their future. Indiramma Illu is not charity — it’s justice,” said Shri A. Revanth Reddy, reaffirming his government’s commitment to the people.

Indiramma Illu and its multiple categories

The beneficiaries of the scheme have been brought under three broad categories:

  • Citizens with legal land but no permanent house (List 1)
  • Citizens without land or houses (List 2)
  • Citizens with a permanent house or four-wheeler (List 3)

Under List 2 of the Indiramma Illu scheme, 3,500 houses have been sanctioned across 119 Assembly constituencies with a budget of Rs. 3,000 crore that has been set aside for the purpose.

Focusing on the most vulnerable citizens — those without land or a permanent home, the Telangana government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to eligible beneficiaries to help them construct a new house. Eligible Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries will get a 100% subsidy for construction of houses in their own plots.

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for the financial assistance under this scheme, the applicant must —

  • Be a permanent resident of Telangana
  • Should belong to a lower or middle-class family
  • Should not be registered under any other housing scheme in the State
  • Should not own a permanent house

One of the most impactful welfare programmes launched by the Telangana government, the scheme is a significant step towards ensuring that disadvantaged groups have access to affordable housing and was designed to uplift financially unstable and homeless citizens of the State.

Transparent, inclusive & accountable

What sets this phase of Indiramma Illu apart is its transparency and inclusivity. The selection of beneficiaries is being done through gram sabhas to ensure community participation, weed out political bias, and avoid delays and corruption.

Special focus is being given to SC, ST, BC, minority communities, and women-headed households. The government has streamlined the process with direct fund transfers, fixed timelines and real-time progress monitoring.

The impact of Indiramma Illu goes far beyond individual families. Each home will be built with modern amenities, clean sanitation, and durable materials — reflecting a shift from makeshift shelters to aspirational housing. With thousands of houses being constructed across Telangana, the scheme will:

  • Generate massive employment in the construction sector
  • Boost rural economies through demand for materials and labour
  • Empower women through homeownership and household stability
  • Strengthen community ties and reduce migration to urban slums
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