YSR Housing Scheme: Eligibility, Online Application And How To Check Status

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the YSR housing scheme on June 3, 2021. Also known as the YSR Jagananna Housing Scheme, this scheme is a move by the AP Government to provide housing for the poor. It is implemented by Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited and under this scheme, the Government is expected to spend Rs. 28,000 crores for the construction of about 15.6 lakh houses. 

To get all details about the YSR housing scheme, keep reading!

What is YSR Housing Scheme?

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched this scheme on June 3 2021. It’s informally also known as Jagan Housing Scheme after the CM of AP inaugurated this project. A total of 30 lakh houses will be built over two phases. Phase 1 includes the construction of 15.6 lakh houses with an investment of Rs. 28,000 crore. This phase is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022. 

After that, the second phase of the project will commence, which will require the construction of more than 12 lakh houses at an investment of more than Rs. 22,000 crores. An interesting fact about this project is that the government will issue all property deeds under the name of women’s family members. 

PMAY-YSR Urban Housing Scheme

PMAY-YSR Urban Housing Scheme is a joint initiative of the Central Government and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This aims to provide permanent houses to people living in urban areas of Andhra Pradesh. The governments will focus on urban poor, middle and lower-income level people while constructing and distributing houses under this project. Central Government has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 5,000 crore and State Government has also committed a sum of Rs. 1,000 crore. 

PMAY-YSR Gramin Housing Scheme

This is a collaboration between Central Government and the State Government to build houses in rural areas. Under this, the land is given free of cost by the AP Government. The beneficiaries under this scheme can modify their units. They can also ask for monetary assistance of Rs. 1.8 lakh to take up construction on their own.  

Eligibility Criteria for YSR Housing Scheme 

Here are the eligibility criteria related to the housing scheme:

• Individuals must be permanent residents of the state
• Applicants must not own any land or house 
• One must have APL/BPL card

Online Application Process for YSR Housing Scheme

Steps to apply for Jagan Housing Scheme online are as follows:

Apart from the online mode, individuals can also get YSR housing scheme application form by visiting the local collector’s office.  

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How to Check the YSR Housing Scheme Status Online? 

Beneficiaries can check the YSR housing scheme status online by following these simple steps:

• First, visit the official website of the AP Government. 
• Go to the YSR Navaratnalu section. 
• Select the YSR housing scheme, and upon doing so, you can see the sanction list. 
• Click on the sanction list and fill in beneficiary details and submit the request. 

Energy Efficient Homes under YSR Housing Scheme

Houses constructed under this scheme are energy-efficient. Construction of these houses has taken place using Indo-Swiss energy-efficient methods, which can reduce the temperature by 2-4 degrees and also reduce energy consumption by 20% than normal.   

Employment-Related to YSR Housing Scheme

YSR housing scheme is a mammoth infrastructure generation project which will require a huge amount of labour and capital. APHCL will need 30 different categories such as painters, artisans, masons, carpenters, etc., to build thirty lakh houses. It will lead to the generation of significant employment opportunities. 

As per an estimate, around 21 days of work may be generated with the execution of the project. Additionally, the AP Government has created a separate post of a joint collector to ensure proper implementation of the project. 

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YSR Housing Scheme Layout – Gunkalam Colony 

Gunkalam colony is the largest site in Andhra Pradesh under the housing scheme. It is a YSR housing model site covering an area of 397 acres and 12,301 plots. The layout mentioned several basic amenities like schools, parks, clinics, hospitals, libraries, drinking water facilities, police stations, etc. 

Final Word

YSR housing scheme is one of the largest welfare projects by the AP Government to provide housing to the poor. Apply to this scheme as soon as possible as allocation may be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow the process mentioned above and register to benefit from this scheme.

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