The has set a target of completion of construction works on 34,505 housing units by March 22, Ugadi, toVizianagaramdistrict officials. While works on 18,320 units were already completed, the remaining are in various phases of execution. As there are hardly two months for Ugadi, the beneficiaries have expedited the works.
About 40,500 units belong to individual house owners/sites. The remaining 36,600 units are being developed in 651 layouts spread across the district underJagananna Housing Coloniesscheme. Each beneficiary is offered Rs 1.8 lakh financial assistance. Self-help group Women are given an additional Rs 35,000 each. This is in addition to the land that has been provided at free of cost.