NTR Smart Township Scheme 2025: Check Features, Benefits and Application Process

The NTR Smart Township Scheme was changed by the state government to improve housing for middle-income people and increase revenue. It was told in GO Ms No 148 by the municipal and urban department. Earlier, only 36 out of 74 approved projects were started, and just 29% plots got sold, while only 23% revenue was made. It happened because of strict rules like an income limit of Rs. 18 lakh, one plot per family, the same price for all plots, and a lottery system for allotment. Because of this, many people didn’t show interest. So, now new applications were stopped for launched layouts and old ones will be picked in oa ne-time lottery. Unsold plots will be auctioned by the Development Authority rules. Non-launched MIG projects will be turned into commercial layouts and managed by UDAs with new rules or orders. A better and faster market-based process will now be followed.

Objective of NTR Smart Township Scheme

The main objective of the NTR Smart Township Scheme was to provide affordable and planned housing for middle-income families, so that they can live in clean and good places with proper roads, parks, and water supply. It was made by the government to help people who earn less money. Houses were planned in a way that life can be lived better. Earlier, plots were given through a lottery, but many were not happy, so changes were made. Now, more people will be helped, and work will be done faster. Cities will also be developed.

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Key Highlights of NTR Smart Township Scheme

Name of the Scheme	NTR Smart Township Scheme
Launched by	Andhra Pradesh State Government
Objective	To give low-cost plots to people
Target Group	Middle-Income Group (MIG) families
Income Limit	Less than Rs. 18 lakh yearly
Plot Allotment	Lottery system, now changed to an auction
Plot Size Options	Different sizes available in layouts
Application Mode	Online form with offline submission
Authority Involved	UDAs and Town Planning Department
Documents Needed	ID, income proof, and DD
Review System	Checked by Plot Allotment Committee
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Official Website	MIGAP Website

Benefits

The benefits of the scheme are as follows:

• Houses were given at low cost, and they were planned in nice areas with good surroundings.
• Roads, parks, and water supply were also planned, so people can live more better.
• Old rules like lottery and one plot rule were changed, so now more people will be able to get plots.
• Work will be done faster by the government, and cities will be improved through these projects.

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Salient Features

This scheme has several important features, which are as follows:

• Only middle-income families earning below Rs. 18 lakh per year were allowed to apply, so others were not included.
• One plot was allowed for one family only, so no extra plot could be taken even if needed.
• All plots were given at same price, even when some were bigger or placed in better corners, which was not liked by many.
• Plots were first given by lottery system, but now this was changed and auctions will be done instead.

Implementation Process

This is how the Smart Township Scheme was planned to be done:

• First, layouts were prepared by the government with roads, parks, and water planned inside them.
• Applications were taken from middle-income people, and plots were first given by a lottery system.
• Now, new applications were stopped for launched layouts, and pending ones will be selected through a one-time lottery.
• Unsold plots will be given through auction, following the rules of the Development Authorities, to make the process fast.
• The MIG projects which were not launched will be changed into commercial layouts, and these will be handled by UDAs with new rules or as per orders.
• The special officer for MIG layouts, the Director of Town and Country Planning, and the engineer-in-chief of public health have been told to start the new changes without delay.
• Section 3 of GO Ms No 76 (dated July 28, 2021) will not be used now for unallotted plots in launched layouts.

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Application Process

The Application Process for the scheme is mentioned below in simple steps:

• Step 1: All the eligible applicants under this scheme are requested to visit the MIGAP Website to proceed with the application process.

• Step 2: Do the registration on the website if you are a new user, as without registration, the application form cannot be opened or filled out by any applicant.
• Step 3: Click on the “Citizen Assessment” tab that is shown on the homepage, and then the correct benefit under the NTR housing scheme must be selected carefully to open up the application form.
• Step 4: Fill out the application form carefully by entering your name, address, family details, income proof, and other needed information, which should be correct.
• Step 5: Submit the application form online first, and then take a printout of it along with the required documents like Aadhaar, income certificate, and also make a Demand Draft (DD) as mentioned in the instructions.
• Step 6: Submit the printed application, all needed documents, and DD to the Zonal Office or Head Office that is nearby, and this must be done within the deadline.
• Step 7: Wait patiently after submission, as the application will be reviewed and checked by the Plot Allotment Committee, who will see if all rules are followed properly or not.
• Step 8: If the form is found correct and your name is selected, then a residential plot will be allotted to you in the NTR Smart Township project under the approved layout.

FAQs

Who can apply for the NTR Smart Township Scheme?

Any middle-income family with a yearly income less than Rs. 18 lakh can apply, but only one plot is allowed per family as per the scheme rules.

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The main aim is to provide affordable and planned housing plots to middle-class people in well-developed townships with roads, parks, water, and all basic facilities.

How are the plots allotted to the applicants?

Earlier, plots were given through lottery, but now the remaining plots will be allotted through open auction by following the rules of the Development Authorities.

What happens if my application is selected?

If your form is selected by the Plot Allotment Committee, a residential plot will be given to you in an approved layout under the NTR Smart Township Scheme.

Are there any changes in the old rules?

Yes, earlier rules like fixed pricing, the one-plot rule, and the income limit are being relaxed or revised to make the scheme more successful and market-friendly.