Telangana Approves 2,000 Flats For Auto Drivers
The government has directed the Housing Board to follow the guidelines applicable to the ‘Indiramma Indlu’ Towers scheme, including beneficiary eligibility, financial assistance, reservations, selection and allotment procedures
HYDERABAD: The state government has approved an affordable housing scheme, ‘Autonagar Colony’, for autorickshaw workers here. Under the scheme, 2,000 economically weaker section (EWS) flats will be allotted to those eligible across four locations.
According to the government order issued to the Housing Board, 500 flats each will be provided at Bandlaguda (LIG Colony) in Nagole, Gandamguda, Petbasheerabad and Jalpally.
The government has directed the Housing Board to follow the guidelines applicable to the ‘Indiramma Indlu’ Towers scheme, including beneficiary eligibility, financial assistance, reservations, selection and allotment procedures. However, the flats under Auto Nagar Colony will be reserved exclusively for autorickshaw workers. Autorickshaw drivers’ unions welcomed the decision. Joint Action Committee (JAC) member Sathi Reddy said, “We are thankful to the Chief Minister and the transport minister for extending support towards the auto drivers.”