Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the Centre will support Andhra Pradesh in providing pucca houses to poor families in the state. The Union Minister, along with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, launched a pilot project for constructing houses using 3D concrete printing technology at Burripalem village in Guntur District today.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chouhan said the Centre has sanctioned three lakh houses for Andhra Pradesh and would sanction another three lakh houses before the completion of the ongoing construction. He added that further allocations would be considered based on the requirement.

Mr. Chouhan said 3D concrete printing could reduce construction time and cost and require fewer workers. Mr Chouhan said, the government is targeting completion of the houses within six months, while maintaining construction quality and durability, he added.

The Union Minister said the Centre would also support rural infrastructure works under the Vikasit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, including roads, drains and drinking water facilities.

Referring to farmer support, the Minister said, farmers in Andhra Pradesh receive 20 thousand rupees annually under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme, including six thousand rupees provided by the Centre.

Mr. Chouhan said the Centre would continue to extend support for the development of Andhra Pradesh.

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, public representatives and officials were present.