Overview The Telangana Government is actively considering an affordable housing policy aimed at constructing and selling houses at prices lower than market rates to benefit middle-class families . This initiative reflects the government's commitment to addressing housing needs and promoting inclusive urban development. Key Developments Affordable Housing for Middle Class The government has identified four locations abutting the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for the construction of affordable houses. Approximately 10,000 houses are proposed to be constructed at each of these locations. The policy is planned to operate on a no-profit basis , ensuring affordability for the target demographic. Housing for Poorer Sections A policy for providing houses to the poorer sections in a G+4 model is also under development. The aim is to provide houses in the places where they currently reside, avoiding relocation. A new Indiramma Urban Housing Policy will be announced soon to support this initiative. Redevelopment and Infrastructure The government is contemplating replacing dilapidated houses in Kukatpally Housing Board with high-rise apartments . Steps are being taken to complete the two-bedroom houses left incomplete by the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Government , with an estimated cost of ₹700 crore . ₹200 crore has been allocated to provide necessary amenities to these colonies. Land Management and Housing Board Measures have been initiated to resume lands taken on lease by the Housing Board and those that have been encroached upon. Construction of compound walls for such lands spread over 1,000 acres has been completed. The Congress Government restored the Housing Board to provide housing to poorer sections, after it was scrapped by the previous government. Indiramma Indlu Scheme The government has sanctioned around four lakh houses under the Indiramma Indlu scheme . Construction works for three lakh houses are in different stages. The government plans to complete one lakh houses by March next and another two lakh houses by June . UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to GS2: Government Policies & Interventions and GS3: Infrastructure Development . It highlights government initiatives in addressing housing shortages and promoting inclusive urban development. The policies and schemes mentioned are important for understanding the government's approach to social welfare and urban planning. Important Facts The affordable housing policy targets middle-class families . Four locations near ORR are identified for housing construction. G+4 model is for poorer sections . Indiramma Urban Housing Policy is upcoming. ₹700 crore is allocated for completing two-bedroom houses . ₹200 crore is allocated for amenities. Four lakh houses are sanctioned under Indiramma Indlu scheme . One lakh houses are planned to be completed by March next .