All about Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) and YSR Housing Scheme

In a move to provide housing for the poor, the Andhra Pradesh government, on June 3, 2021, launched the construction of about 15.6 lakh houses under the YSR Jagananna Housing Scheme. The state government is expected to spend about Rs 28,000 crores for the housing scheme. It is also planning to construct another 12.7 lakh houses in the second phase, with a cost of Rs 22,860 crores, after completing the first phase of the programme by 2022. The scheme is being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited.

Since 1979, the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) has been the nodal agency that oversees the implementation of centrally-sponsored housing schemes in the state. The APSHCL also provides financial and technical assistance to developers, for building homes for the weaker sections of the society.

The body has received appreciation for its exemplary work, especially in the YSR Kadapa district, where 4.89 lakh homes were built. Other notable achievements have been the construction of 25 lakh homes over a five-year period, same day registration of properties and facilitating home loans to the poor at interest rates of 25 paise for loan amounts between Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs. For its notable work, the APSHCL has been included as the eighth ‘Navarathna’ in the Andhra Pradesh government’s manifesto.

At the helm of the APSHCL is the district collector/executive director who oversees 250 administrative and technical employees.

Upcoming housing and infrastructure projects by the APSHCL

The APSHCL has plans to construct 15 lakh houses in Phase-I, at a total project cost of Rs 27,000 crores and another tranche of 15 lakh homes in Phase-II, in 2021. These houses are in the YSR Jagannath Colonies.

The APSHCL aims to provide all beneficiaries who have received the site pattas, with suitable housing. For this, quality raw materials would be supplied to the beneficiaries at a cost less than the existing market price.

The APSHCL also monitors that beneficiaries are provided with adequate provisions, vis-à-vis road connectivity, water supply and electricity.

A house plan and actual construction by APSHCL

See also: All about Andhra Pradesh property and land registration

Quick facts about PMAY-YSR Housing Scheme in AP

The Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned 15.1 lakh houses in 15,950 layouts. Here are some details you must know:

• Phase I of the YSR Jagananna housing scheme will be completed by 2023.
• Around 15 lakh houses will be constructed in 8,798 housing colonies in 13 districts.
• Each housing unit will be 340 sq ft and will have spacious bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, toilets and verandahs.
• Each unit will be provided with two ceiling fans, two tube lights, four bulbs and one water tank.
• Each colony will have a primary school, an anganwadi centre, a park and a digital library.
• The state government will spend around Rs 32,000 crores for infrastructure creation.

PMAY – YSR Urban Housing Scheme

A joint initiative by the centre and the state, the PMAY-YSR Urban Housing Scheme aims to provide pucca houses to the urban poor, middle-income section and lower-income groups. The central government has already sanctioned Rs 5,000 crores, while the state has allocated Rs 1,000 crores to this effect.

See also: All about PMAY Urban

PMAY-YSR Gramin Housing Scheme

The PMAY-YSR Gramin Housing scheme aims to develop the rural area of the state in joint collaboration with the state and central governments.

Under this housing scheme by the Andhra Pradesh government, land is given free of cost. In urban areas, it would be one cent of land, while in rural areas it is 1.5 cent. The beneficiary under this scheme is free to modify and take up additional construction in his/her unit. He/she can even opt for a ready construction or ask for monetary help of Rs 1.8 lakhs, to build as per one’s own requirements. On December 25, 2020, about 30 lakh home site pattas were ready to be distributed. The construction of these homes will be taken up in two phases.

According to the minister for housing, Cherukuvada Sri Ranganatha Raju, the sanctioned homes would be geo-tagged. “The house sanctioned is geo-tagged and the beneficiary can locate the house online precisely. We have eight layouts with 10,000 plots, 33 layouts with 5,000-10,000 plots, 32 layouts with 3,000-5,000 plots, 144 layouts with 1,000-3,000 plots, 222 layouts with 501-1,000 plots and 15,000 layouts with up to 500 plots,” the minister said in an interview with the media.

Layouts in Phase-1 

Also read all about PMAY-Gramin

YSR Housing Scheme eligibility criteria

The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state and must not have their own house or land. They should be able to provide APL/ BPL ration cards, along with caste certificates. Eligible applicants should keep the following handy:

1. Aadhaar card
2. Address proof
3. Bank account passbook
4. Domicile certificate
5. Income certificate
6. Mobile number
7. Photograph

How to apply online for YSR Housing Scheme 2021?

Step 1: Visit the official website and proceed to login or register.

Step 2: Fill in the required details in the application form and upload the supporting documents. Submit the form.

Take the print of the YSR Housing Scheme application form and keep it safe for future use.

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YSR Jagananna Colonies: Home loan

To help beneficiaries of YSR Jagananna Colonies, the AP government is now planning to collaborate with banks, to grant loans to the eligible allottees. There are also chances that the government may offer subsidies on the interest rate charged by banks, to bring down the overall interest rate by 25 basis points. According to the latest media reports, around six lakh beneficiaries have started work on the plots allocated to them in these colonies.

How to view Jagananna housing status list 2021

Step 1: Visit the official website of APSHCL.

Step 2: At the bottom of the page, you will see the ‘Beneficiary Search’ option. Click on it to view your name in the beneficiary sanction list.

Step 3: You will have to enter the beneficiary ID, UID or ration card details, to proceed.

Energy-efficient homes under YSR Housing Scheme

Care is being taken to provide thermal efficient homes to beneficiaries. The use of Indo-Swiss building energy efficiency methods can help reduce the temperature within the house by as much as two to four degrees. Moreover, electricity consumption is also reduced by 20 per cent than usual.

See also: Everything you need to know about the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Housing Board

Employment under YSR Housing Scheme

The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has said that the construction of housing colonies will generate significant employment in the state. These colonies would require 30 different categories of labourers like artisans, masons, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and many others. The scheme would also generate a total of 21 crore days of work, thereby, increasing the per capita income of the state. A joint collector post will also be set up in each district of Andhra Pradesh, to ensure the proper implementation of the YSR Housing Scheme.

YSR Housing scheme layout – Gunkalam Colony

The Gunkalam Colony is one of the largest sites of the YSR Housing Scheme. The site is spread over an area of 397 acres with 12,301 plots. It has also been declared by the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that the Gunkalam Colony would comprise all public amenities including well-constructed roads, markets, schools and hospitals. The Colony would also have proper electricity and safe drinking water amenities.

YSR Pedalandariki Illu Housing Scheme

The YSR Pedalandariki Illu Housing Scheme is one of the newest housing schemes in Andhra Pradesh. Under this scheme, 30.6 lakh beneficiaries have been identified, to whom the houses will be distributed for free. The scheme will be carried out in two sections. The first scheme was launched in December 2020 and provides both, housing facilities and other amenities, to 1.51 lakh beneficiaries. The second half of this scheme will be implemented in 2023.

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