Launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the Pedalandariki Illu scheme, also known as the YSR Housing Scheme or YSR Awaas Yojana, aims to provide house site pattas and housing benefits to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in rural and urban areas. The scheme prioritizes equitable distribution irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, enabling the homeless poor to construct houses.
Benefits
Rural Areas:
- House Site Pattas:
- 1.5 cents of land for eligible households, issued in the name of the woman beneficiary.
- Distributed on Ugadi Day, 2020.
- Housing Assistance:
- Individual housing unit construction sanctioned under available schemes.
Urban Areas:
- Housing Units:
- Constructed in G+3 pattern with approximately 100 units per acre.
- House Site Patta issued as Undivided Land Share (1.0 cent).
- Implementation:
- Housing units constructed and handed over by APTIDCO, ULBs, or other government agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Rural Areas:
- Beneficiary must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- No existing house or house site anywhere in Andhra Pradesh.
- Not covered under any previous state/central housing schemes.
- Land ownership restrictions:
- Wet Land: ≤ 2.5 acres.
- Dry Land: ≤ 5.0 acres.
Urban Areas:
- No existing house or house site anywhere in Andhra Pradesh.
- Not covered under any previous state/central housing schemes.
- Land ownership restrictions:
- Wet Land: ≤ 2.5 acres.
- Dry Land: ≤ 5.0 acres.
- Household annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.
Application Process
Offline Steps:
- Village/Ward Level Applications:
- Applications are invited and scrutinized by Village/Ward Volunteers.
- Draft List Publication:
- A draft list of eligible beneficiaries is displayed in Village/Ward Secretariats for claims and objections.
- Grama/Ward Sabha:
- Claims and objections are addressed, and the final list is prepared.
- Approval and Finalization:
- The final list is approved by the District Collector and published in Village/Ward Secretariats.
- Redressal Mechanism:
- Further claims or objections are resolved by Tahsildars/Municipal Commissioners with District Collector approval.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- White Ration Card
- Address Proof
- Bank Account Passbook
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Mobile Number
- Recent Photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Which department manages the scheme?
- The Revenue Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
- How many house site pattas are being distributed?
- 25 lakh pattas.
- Who receives the house site patta?
- The patta is issued in the name of the woman beneficiary of the household.
- Can applicants covered under previous housing schemes apply?
- No, applicants already covered under previous state/central housing schemes are ineligible.
- What is the income criterion for urban housing?
- Household annual income must not exceed ₹3,00,000.
- What is the Bhoodhar Number?
- A unique 11-digit identification number assigned to individual plots.
- What is the full form of APTIDCO?
- Andhra Pradesh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation.
Contact Information
For further details, refer to the government order or guidelines provided at the Village/Ward Secretariat. Beneficiaries can also check eligibility through the Beneficiary Search portal.
The Pedalandariki Illu scheme is a significant step towards providing sustainable housing solutions for the homeless poor in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring equitable access and empowering families through secure housing.