AP plans 30 lakh low-cost housing units

Andhra Pradesh has decided to build 30 lakh houses to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) with the world class facilities using Indo-Swiss energy-efficient building technology which considerably reduces temperatures inside the house, enhance thermal comfort (cooling) and substantial reduction in energy consumption. Shortly after the announcement and the construction of 14,097 in the YSR Jagananna colonies alone, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) swung into action and communicated with APSECM, SDA of AP and deputed Building Energy Efficiency Project officials conveying their willingness to implement the BEEP with the help of federal department of foreign affairs (FDFA) of the Swiss Confederation and assistance of AP State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM). In this context, during a video conference with housing department and BEE and APSECM recently, an official said the government has decided to provide housing units for weaker sections in next four years starting starting next month.