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Haveri: The Karnataka government has formulated a new housing scheme to provide residential plots to eligible homeless people , with a target of 50,000 plots in every district of the state . In Haveri, the administration has already started identifying government land for developing residential plots for eligible beneficiaries.
A preliminary meeting on site allocation for homeless beneficiaries was held at the Haveri District Collector's Office auditorium under the chairmanship of District in-charge Minister Rudrappa Lamani . The meeting discussed government land identification, plot development and preparation of the list of eligible homeless beneficiaries.
The government has directed officials to complete the identification of suitable government land by September 15 .
Under the new Karnataka housing scheme , the state government plans to allocate 50,000 residential plots for homeless people in every district .
Officials have been instructed to identify government land separately in rural and urban areas , develop plots of different sizes according to government guidelines and prepare a list of eligible beneficiaries.
Minister Rudrappa Lamani directed officials in Haveri to speed up the process of identifying government land and begin preparations for plot allotment.
"The state government has decided to allocate 50,000 plots for the homeless in every district of the state. Government lands should be quickly identified in Haveri district as well and preparations should be made for allotment of plots," Lamani said at the meeting.
According to the government guidelines cited at the meeting, plot sizes will differ between rural and urban areas.
Rural beneficiaries will be allotted 30x40 sq ft plots , while urban beneficiaries will receive 20x30 sq ft plots , subject to eligibility and the applicable government rules.
Lamani directed officials to identify eligible people in Haveri district who do not already have residential plots.
The administration will also prepare a comprehensive beneficiary list to ensure that newly eligible families are included.
Haveri Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Mahantesh Danamma provided details of government land identified in the district.
According to the information presented at the meeting, 403 acres and 18 guntas of government land have been identified in rural areas.
However, not all of this land is considered suitable for residential development. Around 150 acres and 18 guntas are located in remote areas and are considered unsuitable for development.
This leaves approximately 253 acres of land that could potentially be used for developing residential plots.
The administration has estimated the potential number of plots that could be developed on the suitable land depending on the size selected.
If the land is developed into 20x30 sq ft plots , approximately 8,000 to 8,500 plots could be created.
If 30x40 sq ft plots are developed, the same land could accommodate approximately 4,000 to 5,000 plots .
This means the final number of residential sites that can be developed in Haveri will depend on the applicable plot size, land suitability and development plan.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Government land identified | 403 acres 18 guntas |
| Remote/unsuitable land | 150 acres 18 guntas |
| Approx. remaining land | 253 acres |
| Potential 20x30 plots | 8,000-8,500 |
| Potential 30x40 plots | 4,000-5,000 |
Apart from rural government land, around 68 acres of government land is available within the jurisdiction of various urban local bodies in Haveri district.
The District Collector said government land has been identified in several towns.
The locations and approximate areas mentioned during the meeting include:
| Urban Area | Government Land Identified |
|---|---|
| Ranebennur | 10 acres 20 guntas |
| Byadagi | 25 acres |
| Hanagal | 9 acres |
| Shiggaon | 10 acres |
| Savanur | 6 acres 20 guntas |
| Hirekerur | 6 acres |
| Rattihalli | Land also available |
The identified urban land will be considered as part of the process of developing residential sites for eligible homeless beneficiaries.
Minister Rudrappa Lamani directed officials to complete the identification of government land by September 15 .
He asked Tahsildars, Taluk Panchayat Executive Officers and Urban Local Body Officers to work together and coordinate the land-identification process.
"The state government is planning to provide shelter to the homeless. The officials should make this project a success," Lamani said, while directing officials to complete the exercise within the deadline.
The administration has already collected information about landless families in rural areas .
However, Lamani said officials must identify newly eligible beneficiaries as well.
The minister specifically directed officials to consider changes in family circumstances, including family separation and people living separately after marriage , while preparing the comprehensive beneficiary list.
The objective is to ensure that eligible people who do not have residential plots are not left out of the allotment process.
During the meeting, Minister Lamani also issued a strong warning to officials regarding implementation of government welfare schemes.
He instructed officials to work responsibly and diligently while delivering pro-people programmes.
According to the report, Lamani said officials found repeatedly neglecting their duties could face suspension. He also warned that mistakes would initially attract warnings, but continued negligence would lead to action.
The minister told officials that those unable to perform their responsibilities could leave the district.
The meeting also discussed a separate housing project for the nomadic community and homeless people in Haveri city .
G+1 houses are being constructed near Shanthinagar and Nagendranamatti in Haveri to provide housing facilities to these beneficiaries.
However, the construction work has reportedly been delayed and beneficiaries have not yet received the houses.
Lamani raised the issue during the meeting and contacted the Managing Director of Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation , which is responsible for the construction.
The minister directed the authorities to complete construction of the G+1 houses at the earliest and ensure that the required infrastructure is provided.
This includes essential facilities such as:
Lamani instructed officials to take necessary steps to complete the project and hand over the houses to beneficiaries quickly .
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Karnataka housing initiative for homeless people |
| Target | 50,000 plots in every district |
| Haveri Focus | Identification of government land and eligible beneficiaries |
| Rural Plot Size | 30x40 sq ft |
| Urban Plot Size | 20x30 sq ft |
| Rural Land Identified | 403 acres 18 guntas |
| Unsuitable Rural Land | 150 acres 18 guntas |
| Approx. Suitable Rural Land | 253 acres |
| Potential 20x30 Plots | 8,000-8,500 |
| Potential 30x40 Plots | 4,000-5,000 |
| Urban Government Land | Around 68 acres |
| Land Identification Deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Beneficiary Selection | Eligible homeless/landless people |
| Haveri G+1 Housing Project | Construction delayed; completion directed |
The immediate priority for the Haveri administration is to complete government land identification by September 15 .
Officials will also have to assess the suitability of identified land, determine the appropriate plot configuration, identify eligible beneficiaries and prepare the beneficiary list.
The final number of plots that can be allotted in Haveri will depend on the land that is found suitable for development and the applicable 20x30 sq ft and 30x40 sq ft plot configurations .
The latest development therefore marks the beginning of the ground-level implementation process for the proposed Karnataka housing scheme for homeless people , with Haveri officials now working on land identification and beneficiary selection.
