Govt Sanctions 5 Lakh Affordable Homes for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned a total of 500,000 affordable housing units for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The scheme, part of the central government’s affordable housing drive, will provide low‑cost homes to families below the poverty line. The decision is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate local construction markets. Officials said the project will be implemented through a mix of public‑private partnerships and will include provisions for infrastructure development.