Indiramma Towers: 8,000 flats across 16 Hyderabad constituencies via lucky draw
Synopsis
Telangana's Indiramma Towers project is allocating 8,000 urban flats in Greater Hyderabad through a live lucky draw — on land valued up to ₹300 crore per acre — at zero registration cost to beneficiaries. With 4.50 lakh houses sanctioned statewide and a second phase of 2.50 lakh more in the pipeline, this is the Congress government's most visible housing bet ahead of its second year in office.
Key Takeaways
Lucky draws for approximately 8,000 flats across 16 Assembly constituencies in Greater Hyderabad are being held from 28–31 August , covering four constituencies per day.
Each unit measures approximately 525 sq ft with an undivided land share of 17–20 sq yards ; registration is free for allottees.
For every constituency, 600 beneficiaries are drawn for 480 flats , with a buffer pool of 120 for field-verification replacements.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone at KPHB Colony, Kukatpally on 13 August ; construction is set to begin within 3–4 days of final certification.
Statewide, 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses were sanctioned in Phase 1; over 2 lakh are already built, with a second phase of 2.50 lakh units under way.
The state provides ₹5 lakh per house in four instalments; beneficiaries may sell after 10 years or pledge the deed for a bank loan earlier.
Telangana Minister for Revenue and Housing Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Friday, 28 August stated that the selection of beneficiaries for Indiramma Towers in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area of Greater Hyderabad is being conducted with complete transparency, with lucky draws held live before media and eligible applicants.
Lucky Draw Process and Scale
Lucky draws for approximately 8,000 flats across 16 Assembly constituencies are being conducted from 28 August through 31 August, proceeding at a rate of four constituencies per day. On Friday, draws were held for the Nampally, Quthbullapur, Secunderabad, and Rajendranagar Assembly constituencies.
For each constituency, 600 beneficiaries are being selected via lucky draw for 480 available flats. Following the draw, officials will conduct a field verification; if any selected individuals are found ineligible, the opportunity passes to eligible candidates from the remaining pool of 120. The minister emphasised that eligibility — not caste, religion, or political affiliation — is the sole criterion for selection.
What Beneficiaries Will Receive
Each allotted unit will measure approximately 525 square feet and include an undivided land share of 17 to 20 square yards. The towers — rising up to 10 floors depending on site requirements — will be built on government-identified land and equipped with lifts and essential infrastructure.
Registration for allotted homes will be carried out at no cost to beneficiaries. After 10 years, beneficiaries will have the option to sell the unit. Should an urgent financial need arise before that period, beneficiaries may pledge the registration document with a bank to secure a loan, the minister clarified.
Project Background and Foundation
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for Indiramma Towers at KPHB Colony in Kukatpally on 13 August. The state government subsequently invited tenders for construction across all 16 constituencies in what officials described as record time, running the tender process simultaneously with the beneficiary selection.
The minister noted that land identification for four additional Assembly constituencies has been completed, and applications for Indiramma houses in those areas will be accepted until 3 September. Construction is expected to commence within 3–4 days of final beneficiary certification, with beneficiaries given the opportunity to personally monitor progress on their units.
Broader Housing Push Under CURE
The Indiramma Towers project forms part of a larger state housing drive. The government is targeting 1 lakh houses in the first phase under the CURE initiative in Greater Hyderabad. Across the state, 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses were sanctioned in the first phase during the Congress government's first year in office, of which construction of over 2 lakh units has already been completed.
The state is providing financial assistance of ₹5 lakh per house in four instalments, with payments for the final instalment already under way. A second phase covering an additional 2.50 lakh houses has been sanctioned, and beneficiary selection for that phase is reportedly expected to conclude within the next 10 days.
Minister Srinivas Reddy underscored the government's intent to extend urban housing to the poorest residents, noting that beneficiaries would receive homes in areas where land is valued at ₹100 crore, ₹200 crore, or even ₹300 crore per acre — framing the project as a matter of dignity for low-income families.
Point of View
Liveable units on high-value urban land within the promised timelines is another. The 10-year lock-in with a bank-pledge escape clause is a pragmatic design, but monitoring compliance at scale — especially the field-verification backstop — will test state capacity. Whether the buffer pool of 120 per constituency is adequate to catch ineligible draws, or whether it creates a secondary queue for political manipulation, deserves scrutiny that the live-broadcast format alone cannot provide.
NationPress
28 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiramma Towers project in Hyderabad?
Indiramma Towers is a Telangana government urban housing scheme under the CURE initiative, aimed at providing free-registration flats of approximately 525 sq ft to eligible low-income residents of Greater Hyderabad. Towers of up to 10 floors will be built on government-identified land, complete with lifts and essential infrastructure.
How does the Indiramma Towers lucky draw work?
For each Assembly constituency, 600 beneficiaries are selected by lucky draw for 480 available flats, with the remaining 120 forming a buffer pool. Officials then conduct field verification; if any selected applicant is found ineligible, the flat is offered to an eligible candidate from the buffer pool. The entire draw is broadcast live on social media.
Who is eligible for Indiramma Towers flats?
Eligibility is the sole criterion for selection, with the government stating that caste, religion, and political affiliation play no role. Specific eligibility norms are verified by officials after the lucky draw through a field-verification process.
Can Indiramma Towers beneficiaries sell or mortgage their flat?
Beneficiaries may sell the unit after 10 years from allotment. If an urgent financial need arises before that period, they may pledge the registration document with a bank to secure a loan, according to the minister.
What is the broader scale of Telangana's Indiramma housing programme?
Statewide, 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses were sanctioned in the first phase during the Congress government's first year, of which over 2 lakh have already been completed. A second phase covering 2.50 lakh additional units is under way, with beneficiary selection expected to conclude within 10 days. The state provides ₹5 lakh per house in four instalments.
