Officials flout norms and construct two Indiramma housing model houses on the same premises
KARIMNAGAR, JANUARY 02, 2026: The Karimnagar district authorities constructed the Indiramma model houses on the premises of the district Collectorate office, but instead of showing the model to the beneficiaries, they handed over the premises to the Telangana Gazetted officers’ associations in Karimnagar town.
Incidentally, the Indiramma model house construction was marred with several controversies as initially, the authorities decided to construct the model at the entrance of the Collectorate, and accordingly, they had also taken up works. However, they changed their attitude and shifted to construct the model house in front of the Collectorate chambers.
Ironically, the Collectorate office premises another Indiramma model house in front of the Revenue Divisional Office, Karimnagar. Is it necessary to construct two model Indiramma model houses on the premises and waste the state exchequer? If the government cannot allow its allocation to the beneficiaries, why can’t it utilise the same for public purposes, such as a library in Karimnagar town? As the Collector had already opened a library in front of her chambers, which is congested.
Likewise, the NGOs and Gazetted officers have occupied several prime lands in the heart of Karimnagar town, and have chosen the Indiramma model house for their office. It is really ridiculous on the part of the authorities to allocate the same to the TGO association instead of using it for public purposes. Do they allow any of the beneficiaries to visit and inspect the premises after their occupation?. Likewise, the authorities should also clarify about how many beneficiaries had visited the model Indiramma housing.
It may be recalled that Idiramma housing model houses are constructed in Telangana, as demonstration units to show beneficiaries the quality and features (e.g., 418 sq ft, single bedroom, kitchen, bath) of the government-funded homes, funded by the State Housing Corporation with ₹5 Lakhs financial aid per house for eligible poor families, promoting transparency and fast construction under the Indiramma Illu Scheme. District Collectors oversee implementation, with selections via Gram Sabhas, ensuring real beneficiaries get secure, dignified housing.
Purpose of Model Houses at Collectorates
- Awareness & Transparency:To showcase the standard design (around 418 sq ft, single bedroom, hall, kitchen, attached bathroom) and construction quality to beneficiaries before they start building.
- Guidance:To help beneficiaries understand the ₹5 lakh assistance provided for construction.
- Implementation:To speed up the overall Indiramma Illu (Housing) Scheme by familiarizing people with the project.
Key Aspects of the Scheme
- Financial Aid:₹5 Lakhs provided in installments for construction.
- Eligibility:For landless poor (L2) and those with land but no house (L1).
- Implementation Body:State Housing Corporation, with District Collectors leading.
- Selection:Beneficiaries are chosen through village/ward meetings (Gram Sabha) for transparency, ensuring genuine poor get houses.
