The government has announced Rs. 32,000 crores under the APSHCL and YSR housing Scheme to build a primary school, parks, libraries, and other infrastructure facilities for the YSR Housing scheme colonies.
To qualify for the YSR scheme, applicants must be permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh and not own land in the state.
They must also present their ration cards. The government is also offering free housing to people with disabilities.
YSR Housing scheme
Andhra Pradesh State House Corporation Limited (APSHCL) is responsible for various housing schemes in Andhra Pradesh. It recently floated some of its most popular schemes. In Phase I and Phase II, APSHCL aims to build 15 lakh houses, with the next tranche expected in 2021.
These schemes are located in the YSR Kadapa district and are meant to be affordable to people of all income levels.
The YSR Housing scheme is a government project that provides free houses to the poor people of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh state housing corporation will build homes for those who are allotted plots of land under the YSR Housing scheme.
The corporation will provide the necessary building materials to the beneficiaries at subsidized prices. The project is expected to be completed by 2023.
The YSR Housing scheme is a joint effort between the AP State government and the Central government. Andhra Pradesh government provides free land for the project. Beneficiaries are allowed to modify the units they buy.
They can also request Rs.1.8 lakh in monetary assistance. To apply, you can fill up an application form online or pick up a copy from your local collector’s office.
APSHCL– The Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited
The APSHCL and YSR Housing schemes are designed to provide affordable homes to low-income families in Andhra Pradesh. This housing scheme was launched on July 8, 2020, by the cabinet committee on economic affairs.
Beneficiaries are provided land and documents for constructing houses and banks are instructed to provide the financial support for building the house. As of March 2018, around 60000 beneficiaries have been identified and 10000 applications have been received.
The APSHCL and YSR Housing schemes are restricted to residents of Andhra Pradesh only. The list of beneficiaries is published online and can be found on the APSHCL and YSR Housing scheme websites.
You can find this information by entering the details in the three fields listed on the official website. The list will be displayed on your computer screen if you are eligible for the YSR Housing scheme.
The first phase of the YSR Pedalandariki Illu Housing Scheme is scheduled to begin on 25 December 2020, and the second phase will continue till June 2022 and 2023, respectively. The
scheme is estimated to create about 13 lakh and 15.1 lakh houses, and will cost between Rs. 1.80 lakh and Rs. 3.80 lakh for a single house. This housing scheme is expected to help poor families, increase the economy of Andhra Pradesh and provide more jobs.
YSR Housing Scheme: Jagananna Colonies
The YSR Jagananna Colonies scheme is one of the biggest layouts in the Kadapa District. The government is providing land to urban and rural people in the area. The area will be enriched with basic infrastructures, such as water supply, electricity, and roads.
The government has also committed to handing over title deeds to beneficiaries within 90 days.
The YSR Jagananna Colonies Scheme has launched construction work in several locations in the state, including Kadapa. The government plans to complete the construction works of 95,549 plots and seventy layouts by 2023.
Interested individuals can view the list of YSR Jagananna Colonies on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation.
The YSR Housing scheme provides a range of amenities, including free water tanks and tube lights. The homes are also energy efficient and use Indian and Swiss technology to save 20 percent on energy costs.
Once all the beneficiaries have been identified and have received the allotted land, the government will instruct banks to provide financial assistance. Currently, approximately 60000 beneficiaries have been identified, with 10000 more applications being reviewed.
Budget Allocation under YSR Housing Scheme
Under the YSR Housing scheme (Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu Scheme) implemented by APSHCL, a total budget of over Rs 50, 944 crores has been earmarked. The said budget will be spent on the following heads.
| Expenditure Under YSR Jagananna Project | |
| Head | Expenditure |
| Drinking Water | Rs 4,128 crore |
| Roads and Drainage | Rs 22,587 crore |
| Power Supply | Rs 4,986 crore |
| Internet | Rs 627 crore |
| Other infrastructure | Rs 567 crore |
Layouts took up in YSR Jagananna Colonies Phase 1
The APSHCL is moving expeditiously in the direction of housing construction under the YSR Jagananna Colonies Scheme Phase 1. Here is the latest status report of the layouts and plots taken up in Phase 1 of the project.
| S No. | District | No. of Layouts | No. of Plots | No. of Layouts Taken up in Phase-I | No. of Plots Taken up in Phase-I | 100% Covered |
| 1 | SRIKAKULAM | 749 | 46469 | 749 | 38888 | 419 |
| 2 | VIZIANAGARAM | 909 | 57074 | 909 | 52996 | 596 |
| 3 | VISAKHAPATNAM | 496 | 40399 | 496 | 33941 | 136 |
| 4 | EAST GODAVARI | 815 | 177049 | 815 | 120122 | 416 |
| 5 | WEST GODAVARI | 1135 | 137025 | 1135 | 123646 | 767 |
| 6 | KRISHNA | 1242 | 239020 | 1242 | 184044 | 433 |
| 7 | GUNTUR | 589 | 174513 | 589 | 134394 | 154 |
| 8 | PRAKASAM | 754 | 67745 | 754 | 50857 | 110 |
| 9 | SPSR NELLORE | 273 | 73561 | 273 | 55662 | 31 |
| 10 | CHITTOOR | 968 | 121283 | 968 | 96598 | 493 |
| 11 | YSR KADAPA | 338 | 101217 | 338 | 72249 | 68 |
| 12 | ANANTAPURAMU | 423 | 102610 | 423 | 69193 | 81 |
| 13 | KURNOOL | 643 | 107891 | 643 | 85196 | 219 |
| Total | Total | 9334 | 1445856 | 9334 | 1117786 | 3923 |
APSHCL and YSR Housing Scheme: Pedalandariki Illu
The YSR Housing scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to provide houses to economically weaker sections of society. This scheme aims to provide better housing for the people living in rural areas.
The scheme provides houses for the poor in Visakhapatnam and Kurnool districts. They will receive well-maintained, quality houses.
The YSR Pedalandariki Illu Housing Scheme consists of two phases. The first phase of construction will begin on 25th December 2020. The second phase of construction will last till June 2022 and 2023.
The total budget for the scheme is Rs 50, 944 crores. The housing scheme is expected to provide more than 15 lakh houses.
The APSHCL offers state housing schemes for poor families. The YSR Housing scheme is one of its most popular schemes. It works with the federal government to provide pucca houses for city dwellers by 2022.
APSHCL has partnered with the federal government to implement PMAY- U. A.P. State Housing Corporation Limited has also worked with the YSR Housing scheme to provide homes for poor families.
Gunkalam colony
A review of the mega housing schemes was done by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The construction of the housing colonies would result in generating substantial employment for the state.
As per the chief minister, the housing colonies would require the employment of 30 different categories of laborers. As per the plan, the state will be able to generate around 21 crore days of work in the process.
The government will also create joint collector posts in each district to ensure the proper implementation of the YSR Housing Scheme.
The scheme would provide houses to the economically weaker section of society. The government will be working in partnership with the state government to develop the rural areas of the state.
To get a house under this scheme, one needs to be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh. The beneficiaries will be families that don’t have a house or those under the APL/BPL category.
The YSR Pedalandariki Illu Housing Scheme will be implemented in two stages. The construction of houses will begin on 25 December 2020 and continue until June 2022. The housing site distribution process will include approximately 30.6 lakh houses.
The houses under the APSHCL and YSR housing scheme are free of charge and will create employment opportunities. Despite the delay, the housing scheme is expected to bring about positive change in the local economy.
Eligibility
There is a simple process to check your eligibility for the YSR Housing scheme and the Andhra Pradesh state housing corporation. All you need to do is visit the official website of the housing corporation.
There is a section that lets you search for your beneficiary. All you need is your beneficiary ID or UID or ration card number. After entering the necessary information, you can then submit the form.
The YSR Housing scheme was launched by the late chief minister of AP. YSR Jagananna Housing Colonies runs the scheme. The AP housing corporation limited has a portal to look up beneficiary details.
The beneficiary details will appear on your computer screen. You can select a beneficiary in this list to begin the application process. If you do not find the beneficiary in this list, you can always try searching by a beneficiary name or number.
YSR Housing scheme provides low-cost pucca houses for poor residents. This housing scheme is aimed at the low-income community in Andhra Pradesh. In the last five years, the Andhra Pradesh state housing corporation has constructed more than 25 lakh homes across the state.
Its philanthropic policy continues to help those in need. The company provides loans for up to Rs3-5 lakhs at 25 paise. There are several other benefits to the program, including the same-day registration.
Construction
APSHCL has launched a new housing scheme named YSR Housing scheme in the state. This scheme will provide affordable housing to people with low incomes and a need for more space.
The APSHCL intends to build new colonies that are more convenient to live in and will have efficient underground drainage facilities. In addition, the government is dedicating half an acre of land to support the local farmer by providing cold storage and warehousing.
The new homes will be spacious and will have at least 340 square feet of space.
After reviewing the YSR housing schemes, Andhra Pradesh high court has given relief to the housing program. The state government has also directed district collectors to expedite the construction process of the YSR Jagananna housing colonies.
YSR Housing scheme was launched last June. The state government had planned to build over 31 lakh housing units in two phases. The first phase of the housing scheme is now underway in several colonies.
The government allocated Rs. 1200 crores to the project and has repaid Rs. 3200 crores in loans. There are currently 2,62,216 houses under construction under the YSR Housing scheme.
The state government will deliver Pucca homes to the needy citizens of Andhra Pradesh by 2023. YSR Housing scheme houses will be energy-efficient and will save the state about 20% of electricity.