Issues with Indiramma Housing Scheme Spark Concerns
The process of verifying details for applicants of the Indiramma Housing Scheme has led to widespread discontent among beneficiaries in Karimnagar. Many applicants are complaining that their names are missing from the final list, despite applying over a year ago.
In January 2024, thousands of poor families across Telangana had submitted applications for Indiramma houses under the government’s Praja Palana programme. However, after the government approved the scheme in December, discussions about errors in the process have become a major topic in villages across the State.
Errors During Data Entry
The problems appear to have arisen during the computerisation of applications at mandal offices. Errors include incorrect names, mismatched family details, and misplaced house numbers or locations. This has left applicants confused and frustrated. When survey teams visited villages, many applicants were shocked to learn their names were missing from the official list.
The government has implemented strict new rules for the Indiramma Housing Scheme, even developing a special app to manage the process. However, local officials claim they lack the authority to correct mistakes in the app, leaving applicants in a dire situation.
Complaints Pour In
On Monday, several applicants filed written complaints during a Prajavani meeting at the Karimnagar Collectorate. One such applicant, Tirunagiri Ramya from Vidyanagar Colony in Huzurabad, reported that her application was mistakenly listed under Jammikunta Municipality instead of Huzurabad Municipality. Despite her request to correct the error, officials told her they lacked the authority to make changes in the system.
Similar complaints have emerged from other areas. Residents of Huzurabad town claimed that their names appeared in lists for different wards. A surveyor confirmed these errors and mentioned that the government has set a deadline of December 31 to complete the verification process.
Call for Immediate Action
With the deadline just days away, applicants are urging authorities to fix these errors promptly. However, officials insist that only state-level intervention can resolve the issues. Meanwhile, rural applicants are concerned that mistakes by officials are causing undue suffering to those in need.
To calm the situation, officials have assured applicants that their names will appear in a second list. However, some allege this is an attempt to cover up mistakes. Many are demanding that the government ensure applicants’ names are correctly listed in their respective mandals.
Warnings from Activists
CITU Karimnagar district president Mukunda Reddy warned that if the government fails to resolve the issue soon, it could become a political weapon for the opposition. He also hinted at possible protests and dharnas by affected individuals if their grievances are not addressed.
Officials Seek Answers
Interestingly, officials from the Housing Department themselves appear unsure about the root cause of the errors. When questioned during the Prajavani meeting, they admitted they did not know why applicants’ names appeared in the wrong mandals. They stated that they would seek clarification from state-level authorities before providing a solution.
As the deadline approaches, applicants and activists alike are pressing the government to take swift action to address these errors and ensure fairness in the distribution of Indiramma houses.
