Andhra Pradesh launched India’s first pilot housing project using 3D concrete printing technology on 4 October 2026. The project covers 177 houses in Burripalem and Obulnayudupalem villages in Tenali Mandal of Guntur district under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) 2.0.
3D Concrete Printing Technology
3D concrete printing is an additive construction method that builds structures layer by layer using a computer-controlled printer and a cement-based material. Officials stated that a house can be completed in about 10 days using this method, compared with longer timelines in conventional masonry construction.
Project Cost and Funding
The project has an estimated outlay of ₹13.93 crore excluding taxes. The Union Ministry of Rural Development is contributing ₹9.44 crore, while the Andhra Pradesh government is providing ₹4.49 crore.
Implementation Framework
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was planned among the Union Ministry of Rural Development, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, and the Andhra Pradesh government. CSIR-CBRI is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and works on building materials, structural engineering, and construction technologies.
Important Facts for Exams
- 3D concrete printing is also called additive manufacturing in construction.
- PMAY-G is the rural housing component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
- Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh and includes Tenali Mandal.
- CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, is a research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Project Timeline
The 177 houses are expected to be completed within six months from the launch date. The project is designed for greater durability and a longer lifespan than conventional rural housing models.
