Pedalandariki Illu is a housing scheme by the government of Andhra Pradesh that gives house site pattas to homeless families in rural and urban areas. The state government has announced distribution of 25 lakh house site pattas to eligible families, and the scheme keeps taking in beneficiaries through local village and ward secretariats.
Managed by the Revenue Department, this scheme works on saturation mode so that every deserving household gets a safe place to call home, whatever the caste, creed, or religion. It is also known as the YSR Housing Scheme or YSR Awaas Yojana.
Pedalandariki Illu - Key Details
The scheme was launched to make sure that no family in Andhra Pradesh stays without a roof. It covers both rural and urban areas, and the patta is issued in the name of the female head of the family to help women own land.
Every plot gets a unique 11-digit Bhoodhar identification number, and the land use follows BSO-21 and the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfer) Act, 1977.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pedalandariki Illu |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Beneficiary State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Category | Housing and Shelter |
| Target Beneficiaries | Family, Individual |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| Nodal Department | Revenue Department |
Benefits
This scheme gives support based on whether you live in a rural or urban area.
Benefits for Rural Areas
- Eligible households get a house site patta measuring 1.5 cents, with the title deed in the name of the female head of the family.
- The Housing Department will give financial sanctions to build individual housing units in phases.
Benefits for Urban Areas
- Housing units are built using a G+3 model to make the best use of space.
- You get an undivided land share of about 1.0 cent, titled in the name of the woman of the house.
- Government agencies like APTIDCO or local bodies manage the construction and handover.
Eligibility
To get benefit from this scheme, you need to meet the following conditions.
For Rural Areas
- You should belong to the officially identified Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- You must not own a house or a house site anywhere in Andhra Pradesh.
- You should not have got benefits from any earlier state or central government housing scheme.
- You must own less than 2.5 acres of wet land or 5.00 acres of dry land.
For Urban Areas
- You should not have an existing house or a house site within Andhra Pradesh.
- You must not have been covered by earlier state or central housing schemes.
- Your total annual household income from all sources should not cross ₹3,00,000.
- You must own less than 2.5 acres of wet land or 5.00 acres of dry land.
Application Process
The application process is clear and works at the local level.
STEP 1 - Applications are invited at the village or ward level. Keep your documents ready when the call for applications is announced.
STEP 2 - Village or Ward Volunteers will contact you to check your eligibility.
STEP 3 - A preliminary list of eligible families is shown at your local Village or Ward Secretariat for review.
STEP 4 - You can submit any claims or corrections if you find errors in the draft list.
STEP 5 - A Grama or Ward Sabha meeting is held to look at feedback, after which the District Collector approves the final list.
STEP 6 - The final confirmed list of beneficiaries is published at your local secretariat.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for a smooth application process.
- Aadhar Card
- White Ration Card
- Address Proof
- Bank Account Passbook
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Updated Mobile Number
- Recent Passport size photographs
References
Official Andhra Pradesh Housing Department Website
FAQ's
Which department manages Pedalandariki Illu?
The Revenue Department of the government of Andhra Pradesh manages this scheme.
How many house site pattas are being distributed?
The government has announced distribution of 25,00,000 house site pattas to eligible families.
Is there any reservation based on caste or religion?
No, this scheme is inclusive and picks beneficiaries purely on eligibility, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
What are the alternate names for this scheme?
It is popularly known as the YSR Housing Scheme or YSR Awaas Yojana.
Who is the primary owner on the land title?
To support women, the house site patta is issued in the name of the female head of the family.
What is the income limit for urban applicants?
The annual household income of the applicant must not cross ₹3,00,000.
Can I apply if I have already received a house from another government scheme?
No, if you have already got benefit from any earlier government housing scheme, you are not eligible for this scheme.
