Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday, 4 October 2026, pledged that his government would achieve 100% housing coverage for poor families across the state by 2029, as he laid the foundation for 3 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) 2.0 at Burripalem in Guntur district. Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan joined Naidu at the event, marking a significant Centre-state push on rural housing.

Centre Expands Andhra's Housing Quota to 9 Lakh Units

The Centre had initially sanctioned only 75,000 houses to Andhra Pradesh under the regular PMAY-G quota. Following a special request from the state government, the allocation was scaled up fourfold to 3 lakh houses for the current phase. Naidu said Union Minister Chouhan had committed to sanctioning an additional 3 lakh houses once this batch is completed, and a further 3 lakh houses the year after, bringing the total pipeline to 9 lakh houses for Andhra Pradesh.

3D Concrete Printing to Pilot at Burripalem

In a notable technological departure, the state government announced it would introduce 3D concrete printing technology on a pilot basis at Burripalem. Houses built using this method are expected to maintain indoor temperatures at least 8 degrees Celsius lower than the outside environment, improving thermal comfort for residents. Naidu said that following a successful pilot, 5,000 houses would be constructed using the same technology, with the aim of positioning Andhra Pradesh as a national model in 3D technology housing.

Pattabhishekam Initiative and Land Distribution

Naidu cited the state's Pattabhishekam initiative as evidence of the government's broader welfare commitment, noting that long-pending land disputes had been resolved and house sites distributed to the poor. House sites valued at ₹52,000 crore had reportedly been provided in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mangalagiri, and other parts of the state. The Chief Minister said the coalition government's agenda was to support every community and every region without distinction.

Previous Government Blamed for Housing Failures

Naidu levelled sharp criticism at the previous administration, alleging that between 2019 and 2024, 6 lakh houses meant for poor beneficiaries had been cancelled due to corruption and mismanagement. He claimed that house sites were allotted in unsuitable locations — including tanks and hillocks — rendering them unfit for habitation, and that nearly 4 lakh beneficiaries had consequently returned their allotted sites. The current government, he said, was now correcting those lapses by renewing its commitment to quality construction.

Cultural and Political Significance of Burripalem

Naidu noted that Burripalem held special significance as the village associated with legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, and said it had now also produced a political figure in Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. He praised Chouhan warmly, recalling the Union Minister's river-linking work in Madhya Pradesh and his popular affectionate title of 'Mama' among the people of that state.

With the groundwork now laid for 3 lakh homes and a committed pipeline for 9 lakh in total, the pace and quality of execution — particularly the rollout of 3D construction technology — will determine whether Andhra Pradesh's 2029 housing target becomes a landmark policy achievement.