Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Nears 1 Lakh Rural Homes Milestone in Tamil Nadu

Quick Summary:

• The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam (KKI) scheme,a rural housing initiative of Tamil Nadu’s DMK government,is nearing the milestone of completing one lakh houses.
• As of now:

– 81,811 houses have been completed.
– For 18,071 houses,roofing has been finished.
– Construction of the remaining 118 units is scheduled to reach roofing stage by July 20.

• Launched in the financial year 2024-25, KKI aims to build one lakh houses annually with ₹3,039 crore spent last year and ₹673 crore allocated this year so far.
• This year’s progress:

– basement completed for over 90,000 houses; lintel provided for 39,726 units; onyl construction of roofs remains pending for certain homes.
– Unit specifications include a minimum plinth area of ​360 sq ft per house with reinforced cement concrete (300 sq ft covered). Each house costs ₹3.5 lakh incorporating labor support under MGNREGS and additional subsidy through Swachh Bharat Grameen Scheme for household latrines at ₹12,000/unit.

• Eligibility requires a patta (ownership document) in the beneficiary’s name; District Collectors have begun issuing pattas to landless yet eligible individuals.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
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