CM KCR and KTR inaugurated the double-bedroom dignity housing project named as KCR Nagar at Kollur the largest government-funded housing project in Asia, here today.
He also launched the process of distribution of more than 60,000 housing units in various parts of the city to the beneficiaries.
Chandrashekhar Rao planted a sapling on the housing project premises and went around in a battery-operated vehicle to inspect the housing units and the facilities.
KCR handed over housing units allotted to beneficiaries Gaddameedi Renuka, Haisiya Begum, Mudawath Sharada, Pulligala Devi, Chakali Sujatha, and Ketavath Keerthi.
The project hosts a total 15,660 dwelling units in 117 blocks. Each housing unit comprises a hall, two small bedrooms, two toilets, one kitchen and a utility within 560 sq.ft of plinth area and 398 sq.ft of carpet area. Only 37 per cent of the project has been used for construction purposes with only 108 units per acre.
Around 63 per cent of the 145.5 acre township is allocated for open spaces including roads, footpaths, playgrounds, social infrastructure and landscaping.
Around 30,000 trees have been planted across the township, ensuring ample greenery.