Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu stated that the state government is constructing Indiramma houses so that the poor can live with dignity, fulfilling every poor family’s dream of owning a home. On Sunday, during his visit to Madhira mandal headquarters, he laid the foundation stone for tourism infrastructure works worth 6.45 crore at the Madhira Tank Bund. Later, at the PVR Function Hall, he distributed approval letters to Indiramma housing beneficiaries from Madhira, Errupalem and Bonakal mandals. District Collector Anudeep Durishetty also participated in the event. Bhatti Vikramarka stated that people trusted the Indiramma government to fulfill their dream of owning a home, and that dream is now being realized. He noted that the government is sanctioning 5 lakh for each house, with the first phase involving the allocation of 4.5 lakh homes at a total cost of 22,500 crore. He emphasized that beneficiaries are being selected transparently, regardless of political affiliation. Referring to his earlier padayatra (foot march), he said the government is working with the goal of solving the problems he witnessed firsthand. He said the government is spending thousands of crores to ensure every poor person can live in a home with dignity.
He listed the welfare schemes being implemented Supplying subsidized rice to 93 lakh ration card holders, LPG cylinders at ₹500, 200 units of free electricity, Pensions for the elderly and differently-abled, MGNREGA rural employment, Quality education through Young India Gurukulams, 40% hike in diet charges at gurukuls, Recruitment of 56,000 government jobs, 8,000 crore for self-employment units under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, 10 lakh coverage under Aarogyasri health scheme for each ration card-holding family, 500 per quintal bonus on fine rice variety, 2 lakh loan waiver completed, 12,000 per acre support under Rythu Bharosa, with 9,000 crore disbursed in the first 9 days, Interest-free loans under Indira Mahila Shakti scheme, He asserted that the current administration is fixing the financial damage caused by the previous government. He added that the government is working to bring pride and development to Madhira. Bhatti Vikramarka stressed that building one’s own house is a sacred task and encouraged beneficiaries to use the 5 lakh aid wisely to construct quality homes. He instructed officials to control the prices of construction materials like cement, steel, and bricks at the mandal level. He urged beneficiaries to use quality materials so the houses remain durable for at least 10 generations. He said he would attend the housewarming ceremonies once construction is completed.
District Collector Anudeep Durishetty shared his delight in distributing approval documents to 1,544 poor beneficiaries from Madhira, Errupalem, and Bonakal. He said 5 lakh will be deposited in phases and sand will be provided free of cost from nearby reaches. Rayala Nageswara Rao, Chairman of the State Warehousing Corporation, said the Indiramma government has ensured welfare schemes like housing and ration cards reach the poor. He added that women have been prioritized with free bus travel and 200 units of free power under the Deputy CM’s leadership. He noted developments in schools and local employment through job fairs. Bhatti Vikramarka also laid the foundation stone for tourism facilities at the Madhira Tank Bund, which include three cottages, a banquet hall, restaurant, children’s play area, and parking facilities. The event was attended by public representatives, Tourism SE Saritha, district tourism officer, district panchayat officer Ashalatha, Housing PD Srinivas and other officials.