M Modi Government’s Historic Gift of 300,000 Pucca Houses to Andhra Pradesh; Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Shri Chandrababu Naidu Declare a Developmental Roar from Burripalem
The Government of India has bestowed the historic gift of 3 lakh pucca houses on Andhra Pradesh. On October 12, from Burrepalem, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Shri Chandrababu Naidu discussed this initiative with a strong development-focused resolve, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressing his support.
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Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh – On 12 October 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu discussed the historic gift of 3 lakh permanent houses given to the state by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a grand event. This initiative was undertaken to accelerate residential development in the rural and urban areas of Andhra Pradesh.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Chouhan, who said, “This gift to our state is a new turning point in our development journey. 3 lakh permanent houses will not only improve people’s lifestyles but also promote employment creation and social harmony.” He further explained that the government had started land identification, design, and construction work for these houses from 12 October.
Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also participated in the event and said, “This initiative shows us that the central government has solid plans for the development of Andhra Pradesh. We hope that this residential project will make a significant contribution to the state’s economic development in the coming years.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended this event and said, “Our government is committed to ensuring safe and well‑equipped housing for every citizen. This initiative of 3 lakh permanent houses is a new ray of hope for the people of Andhra Pradesh.” He also added that the central government has allocated a total budget of 12,500 crore rupees for this project, including construction costs, land acquisition, and infrastructure requirements.
Under this initiative, the government has integrated both “Smart City” and “Rural Development” schemes for the construction of houses. In the rural areas around Burripalem, 1,50,000 permanent houses have already been prepared, and the remaining 1,50,000 houses are planned to be completed by the beginning of 2027.
Chief Minister Chouhan stated that along with the construction of houses, basic facilities such as water, electricity, sanitation, and transportation will also be provided. “Our goal is to give every family a safe, healthy, and comfortable home,” he said.
For this initiative, the Andhra Pradesh government has also planned employment creation by prioritizing local artisans and workers. This is expected to increase employment opportunities within the state by 15 %.
In conclusion, Chandrababu Naidu said, “This program is a model for the development of Andhra Pradesh. We want to make this project successful together with the central government.”
This historic gift is expected to improve the standard of living of the people of Andhra Pradesh, and this initiative will prove to be an important step for the state’s socio‑economic development.