Housing

The universal declaration of human

rights
“Everyone has the right to a standard of living
adequate for the health
And well being of himself and of his family,
including food, clothing, housing
and medical care”.

Housing
• Housing generally refers to the social
problem of ensuring that members of society
have a home in which to live.
• (whether this is a house, or some other kind
of dwelling, lodging, or shelter)
• Many governments have a department that
deals with housing.
• United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
• Housing Development Board in Singapore and
Housing Authority in Hong Kong.

INDIA
• Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty
Alleviation
• HUDCO,
• NHB –National Housing Bank,
• State Housing Boards
• Housing is a modern concept.
• It deals not only with the physical structure
• Deals with immediate surroundings and
related community services and facilities.

Housing –Definition

• All places in which a group of people reside

and pursue their life goals.
• This includes –Residential environment
• Physical structure and services
• and socio psychological aspects
• Household refers to one person who lives
alone or a group of people who live together
in a housing unit.
• Housing development refers to houses and
apartments that are built and managed in
groups or small communities.

SOCIAL ASPECTS OF
HOUSING

• Security of owning own home

• Home ownership important

• Being part of a community

• Local amenities important – transport /
playground
• What people can afford
• Changes in house prices
• Consider resale value
• Difficulty in saving while paying high rent
• Lower socio-economic groups find it very
difficult to purchase own home and require
social housing

Factors affecting an individual’s

choice of housing
• SOCIAL FACTORS
• Household size
• Children’s ages
• Special needs
• Location
• Personal preference
• Proximity to amenities
• Proximity to work
• Availability of transport
• Government role in housing
• Social service/NGO

Govt of India
 Formulation of National Urban Housing & Habitat
Policy 2007.
 Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.
 Interest Subsidy Scheme for Housing the Urban Poor.
 Affordable Housing in Partnership : Modification in
JNNURM
 Setting up of a High Power Task Force on Affordable
Housing.
 Launch of the Rajiv Awas Yojana