Dream homes, mounting debts in Telangana

Thousands of people await selection under the Indiramma Housing scheme. But for many beneficiaries, the ₹5 lakh subsidy has fallen short of the actual construction cost, forcing them to dip into savings or take loans. With hut-dwellers prioritised under Phase II, the need to contain costs has become more urgent. What is driving construction expenses beyond ₹5 lakh, and what is the Telangana State Housing Corporation doing to address the issue, K. Shiva Shanker finds out