All Homeless To Have House By 2029: CM Naidu
30 March 2026 3:05 PM IST30 March 2026 3:05 PM IST
Naidu inaugurates TIDCO phase-II
AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu Inaugurates TIDCO Welfare Housing Complex | Image Source: Screengrab From AP CMO X
TIRUPATI: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said the state government is committed to achieving the goal of ‘housing for all’ by 2029.
Naidu was speaking at Naidupeta on Monday after inaugurating a TIDCO housing complex, where he handed over house keys to the beneficiaries and participated in a mass housewarming programme. The event marked the second phase of the scheme, covering 2,50,893 houses across 30 locations in Andhra Pradesh.
The CM said the government had distributed 5.5 lakh houses in the last 21 months and was simultaneously taking steps to improve the living standards of these people.
TIDCO housing complexes were constructed in a G+3 format with all amenities that are comparable to private apartments.
Recalling the efforts of former chief minister NT Rama Rao, he said providing permanent housing to the homeless has remained TD’s long-standing commitment. Between 2014 and 2019, work on around 8.19 lakh houses was taken up and completed. Nearly three lakh houses had housewarming ceremonies last year and another 2.5 lakh are being covered now.
“In the last 21 months, 5.5 lakh houses have been completed and handed over, while another 4.5 lakh houses are planned. About 17 lakh houses still need to be constructed to meet the 2029 target. House sites will also be provided to eligible beneficiaries,” he stated.
The chief minister alleged that the previous YSRC government weakened systems and failed in effective housing delivery. He claimed that only 6.5 lakh houses were constructed in its five-year term. He also alleged that 4.73 lakh NTR housing units were cancelled during those five years, and `923 crore meant for this purpose was misused.
Some ₹174 crore collected from the TIDCO beneficiaries was also misused by that government. This is now being returned to 22,000 beneficiaries.
He said the earlier promises of free 300 sq-ft houses and subsidised 350 and 400 sq-ft houses were not fulfilled by the YSRC dispensation. The present government spent ₹3,109 crore on housing so far.
Naidu also alleged that the YSRC government had allotted house sites in unsuitable locations, but the present government was building houses for the homeless with all amenities on par with those of the private apartments.
Accusing the previous government of weakening the economy and increasing the debt burden, he said efforts were now being made to stabilise finances and reduce debt.
Welfare schemes, he said, are now being implemented alongside development initiatives, including distribution of pensions for 63 lakh beneficiaries. Free bus travel schemes for women and persons with disabilities are being continued, and the government also aims to create five lakh women entrepreneurs by next year.
Naidu said ₹56 crore was distributed under the CM’s relief fund at the beginning of the year
The Polavaram project, he said, will be completed by the time of the Godavari Pushkaralu and dedicated to the nation. The governance systems have been streamlined to ensure salaries are paid on the first of every month. Officials must address complaints related to registration services in Naidupeta. Surprise inspections will begin from April, and governance would be improved based on public feedback.
The CM said the government had distributed 5.5 lakh houses in the last 21 months and was simultaneously taking steps to improve the living standards of these people.
TIDCO housing complexes were constructed in a G+3 format with all amenities that are comparable to private apartments.
Recalling the efforts of former chief minister NT Rama Rao, he said providing permanent housing to the homeless has remained TD’s long-standing commitment. Between 2014 and 2019, work on around 8.19 lakh houses was taken up and completed. Nearly three lakh houses had housewarming ceremonies last year and another 2.5 lakh are being covered now.
“In the last 21 months, 5.5 lakh houses have been completed and handed over, while another 4.5 lakh houses are planned. About 17 lakh houses still need to be constructed to meet the 2029 target. House sites will also be provided to eligible beneficiaries,” he stated.
The chief minister alleged that the previous YSRC government weakened systems and failed in effective housing delivery. He claimed that only 6.5 lakh houses were constructed in its five-year term. He also alleged that 4.73 lakh NTR housing units were cancelled during those five years, and `923 crore meant for this purpose was misused.
Some ₹174 crore collected from the TIDCO beneficiaries was also misused by that government. This is now being returned to 22,000 beneficiaries.
He said the earlier promises of free 300 sq-ft houses and subsidised 350 and 400 sq-ft houses were not fulfilled by the YSRC dispensation. The present government spent ₹3,109 crore on housing so far.
Naidu also alleged that the YSRC government had allotted house sites in unsuitable locations, but the present government was building houses for the homeless with all amenities on par with those of the private apartments.
Accusing the previous government of weakening the economy and increasing the debt burden, he said efforts were now being made to stabilise finances and reduce debt.
Welfare schemes, he said, are now being implemented alongside development initiatives, including distribution of pensions for 63 lakh beneficiaries. Free bus travel schemes for women and persons with disabilities are being continued, and the government also aims to create five lakh women entrepreneurs by next year.
Naidu said ₹56 crore was distributed under the CM’s relief fund at the beginning of the year
The Polavaram project, he said, will be completed by the time of the Godavari Pushkaralu and dedicated to the nation. The governance systems have been streamlined to ensure salaries are paid on the first of every month. Officials must address complaints related to registration services in Naidupeta. Surprise inspections will begin from April, and governance would be improved based on public feedback.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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