The Telangana government’s Indiramma Housing Scheme is catalyzing a socio‑economic transformation in Mulugu district. Launched in 2006, the scheme aims to provide permanent homes to the state’s largest tribal populations, thereby narrowing the urban‑rural divide.

Progress and Statistics

Official data shows that over 5,000 houses have been sanctioned for the district, with 1,315 families having completed construction and moved in. The swift rollout is largely credited to the hands‑on involvement of Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, who also represents the Mulugu Assembly constituency.

Birth of “Seethakka Colony”

Ippalagadda village, under the Raghavapatnam gram panchayat, was selected as a pilot site. Here, ninety tribal families received houses, and the community informally named the newly built settlement “Seethakka Colony” in honor of the minister’s dedication. The naming reflects growing confidence in the government’s commitment.

Relocation to Safer Zones

In Kondai village of Eturnagaram mandal, repeated flooding from the Jampanna stream forced many to live in temporary shelters. The scheme responded by sanctioning houses in higher‑ground locations, offering a permanent solution for families previously vulnerable to flood damage.

Future Outlook

Following the success of the first phase, officials have identified an additional 3,430 hut‑dwelling families for the second phase. This continued expansion promises not only enhanced housing security but also ancillary benefits such as women’s empowerment, better access to education, and improved health services across the tribal belt.