In 2025, Telangana took a big step for poor families by building 2.47 lakh Indiramma Houses, sized between 400 and 600 sq. ft. Each beneficiary received ₹5 lakh financial help. These homes were mostly in rural areas. However, rising prices of construction materials are a worry for the beneficiaries as they wait to move in. Looking ahead, the Telangana Housing Department aims to introduce an Affordable Housing Policy in 2026. This new plan will target Lower Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families in urban areas. Housing and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has spoken several times about expanding housing support to poor, LIG, and MIG people in cities. At the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 held in December, V.P. Gautham, Housing Department Secretary, highlighted a big unmet need: 20.33 lakh homes for LIG and 8.77 lakh for MIG in urban areas. Panelists noted homes built by private firms are often too costly for these groups. They suggested smaller one-bedroom houses could be more affordable. Mr. Gautham said the new policy will encourage private investment and better construction efficiency to build affordable homes. To control costs, the department has shared guidelines on materials that keep house costs under ₹5 lakh. Model houses built on this budget are ready for viewing. The department also raised over ₹1,000 crore through auctions and lucky draws of flats and plots. These funds will support current and future housing projects.