KUDA Begins Lottery Allotment for 769 Hagaraga Housing Scheme Sites in Kalaburagi
The Kalaburagi Urban Development Authority (KUDA) has commenced the allotment of residential sites under the Dr. Qamar-ul-Islam Hagaraga 50:50 Farmers’ Participation Housing Scheme through a transparent lottery system. Held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan on the Gulbarga University campus, the process was introduced to ensure fair distribution of sites among applicants across multiple reservation categories without the involvement of middlemen.
What Happened
The site allotment lottery began on Tuesday, August 4, and extended into Wednesday, August 5, to cover various applicant categories. KUDA Chairman Mazhar Alam Khan monitored the allotment process alongside senior district and civic officials. Out of 6,253 scrutinised applications, a total of 769 residential plots covering an area of 117 acres and five guntas are being distributed.
The housing project, originally conceptualised by former Minister Qamar-ul-Islam, received approval from the Karnataka State Cabinet in November 2023 following efforts by local public representatives including Home Minister Priyank Kharge, and MLAs Kaneez Fatima and Allamaprabhu Patil. Kalaburagi Rural MLA Basavaraj Mattimood and Deputy Commissioner Ikram Shariff formally inaugurated the lottery proceedings, which were conducted in the presence of key administrative figures, including Municipal Commissioner Avinash Shinde and Superintendent of Police Addur Srinivasulu.
Key Highlights
- Total Applications Scrutinised: 6,253 applications were reviewed for the current allotment phase.
- Total Sites Offered: 769 residential plots spread over 117 acres and five guntas.
- Transparent Lottery Draw: Conducted to eliminate middlemen and ensure fair selection.
- Infrastructure Plans: KUDA announced that tenders for site development, including roads and drinking water, will be floated within a month.
- Target Beneficiaries: Affordable housing aimed at economically weaker sections and middle-income families across specific reservation categories.
Why This Matters
According to KUDA official Subbarao, the Karnataka government introduced the 50:50 scheme to promote planned, authorised residential layouts and prevent unauthorized housing developments. By adopting an open lottery mechanism, the urban authority aims to resolve past grievances regarding site allocations while providing accessible land options to middle-income and economically weaker households.
What to Watch Next
KUDA officials indicated that tenders for civic infrastructure developments in the Hagaraga layout—such as roads and drinking water supply networks—will be issued within a month. The authority also stated that applicants who were not selected during this draw will have opportunities to participate in future housing projects. Additionally, applicants seeking clarification regarding the lottery process may approach KUDA once the draws conclude.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sites are being allotted under the Hagaraga scheme?
A total of 769 residential sites across 117 acres and five guntas are being allotted under the scheme.
Who is eligible for the reservation categories in this lottery?
Sites were allocated under multiple categories, including General, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, Union and State government employees, journalists, and award winners.
When will infrastructure work start in the new layout?
KUDA announced that tenders for layout infrastructure, including roads and drinking water facilities, will be floated within one month.
Source: The Hindu