This document outlines the draft Kerala State Housing Policy for 2011. It provides background on the history of public housing schemes in Kerala, which date back to the 1950s. It evaluates past schemes and identifies needs for a new policy, such as meeting the housing needs of marginalized groups and addressing the projected housing stock gap of 12 lakh units by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan period. The draft policy envisions promoting sustainable habitat development to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all through integrated livelihood support and a rights-based approach, facilitating inclusive growth. It discusses Kerala's housing scenario, programs, agencies involved, and challenges in the sector to inform the policy approach.
The document discusses the importance of housing and challenges in providing affordable housing in India. It notes that housing is a basic human need but that supply has not kept up with increasing demand, leading to a large shortage. This is exacerbated by rapid urbanization and population growth. As a result, many live in inadequate conditions in slums lacking basic services. It also outlines definitions of affordable housing that consider factors like household income, dwelling size, and housing costs. Key challenges include rising construction costs, scarcity of land, lack of financing options, and outdated policies and regulations.
Short write up looks at the Norms and standards evolved for the use of planners in undertaking exercise for planning of human settlements at city of local level- defining the role, importance, intent, content, approach and the objectives to be achieved.. It calls for rationalisation of planning norms based on research , with the aim to make them cost-effective, land efficient, more productive and people and sustainability focus
National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy-2007JIT KUMAR GUPTA
Presentation looks at the intent, content and scope of National Housing Policy 2007; Housing Finance Institutions, PMAY(U), in the context of housing for all in urban India
The document discusses affordable housing in India. It notes that India faces a major shortage of affordable housing, with 88% of the estimated shortage being for economically weaker sections. Several issues hamper development of affordable housing, including lack of land, high construction costs, and lengthy approval processes. While government schemes aim to address affordable housing, there is still a large gap between supply and demand. Private and non-profit developers have begun helping to develop more affordable housing projects.
Magarpatta City is an integrated township development project covering 400 acres near Pune, India. It was conceptualized by Satish Magar as a partnership between himself and 120 local farmers, who pooled their agricultural lands and became equity shareholders in proportion to the land contributed. The project was planned and developed in phases from 1993 to the present, including over 7,500 residential units of various types, large commercial areas like an IT park and mall, and amenities to support a population of 60,000. The innovative development model provided significant financial gains for the farmer partners and helped curb unplanned urban growth.
Habitat agenda and global housing challengesJOSIN MATHEW
Cities are, and will remain, the centres of global finance, industry and communications, home to a wealth of cultural diversity and political dynamism, immensely productive, creative and innovative. However, they have also become breeding grounds for pollution and congestion. Unsustainable patterns of consumption among dense city populations, concentration of industries, intense economic activities, increased use of motor vehicles and inefficient waste management all suggest that the major environmental problems of the future will be city problems. Poor urban governance and bad policies have further exacerbated environmental degradation and deteriorating living conditions in many cities.
It is apparent that many governments are under−prepared and under−resourced in anticipating, planning and preparing for an urbanizing world. However, 1996 marked a turning point in international efforts to promote socially and environmentally sustainable cities. The Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II), held in Istanbul, Turkey, in June 1996, recognized that more holistic, inclusive and participatory policies, strategies and actions are required to make the world’s cities and communities safe, healthy and equitable. Habitat II, popularly known as the City Summit, was conceived as a conference of partnerships. It established a historic precedent by including in its deliberations representatives from local authorities, non−governmental organizations, the private sector, academia and other partner groups.
Nepal has a population of 26.4 million people and is divided into three main geographical regions - the Himalayan region, Middle Hill region, and Terai plain region. The capital is Kathmandu. While Nepal is still predominantly rural, it has the highest urban growth rate in South Asia at 14% urbanization. Two factors contribute to urban growth - an increase in the number of urban areas and expansion of existing urban settlements due to rural-urban migration. Municipalities are divided into three categories based on size and rate of urbanization - Kathmandu Valley, Terai medium cities, and small municipalities. Housing policy in Nepal aims to improve housing conditions through land development programs, shelter finance promotion, and construction material/
The document discusses various development control rules and regulations under building bye-laws. It explains that development control regulations ensure proper and effective development of cities while controlling land use and construction. The objectives of development control rules are to stop misuse of land, assist private and public interests, control overcrowding, and ensure public safety, health and convenience. It outlines different types of development control rules like the Town and Country Planning Act, Building Bye-laws, Land Acquisition Act, Zoning Regulations, Slum Clearance Act, and Periphery Control Act. It provides details on various aspects regulated by development control rules like building height, coverage, floor space index, parking, fire safety provisions, and more.
The document discusses the importance of housing and challenges in providing affordable housing in India. It notes that housing is a basic human need but that supply has not kept up with increasing demand, leading to a large shortage. This is exacerbated by rapid urbanization and population growth. As a result, many live in inadequate conditions in slums lacking basic services. It also outlines definitions of affordable housing that consider factors like household income, dwelling size, and housing costs. Key challenges include rising construction costs, scarcity of land, lack of financing options, and outdated policies and regulations.
Short write up looks at the Norms and standards evolved for the use of planners in undertaking exercise for planning of human settlements at city of local level- defining the role, importance, intent, content, approach and the objectives to be achieved.. It calls for rationalisation of planning norms based on research , with the aim to make them cost-effective, land efficient, more productive and people and sustainability focus
National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy-2007JIT KUMAR GUPTA
Presentation looks at the intent, content and scope of National Housing Policy 2007; Housing Finance Institutions, PMAY(U), in the context of housing for all in urban India
The document discusses affordable housing in India. It notes that India faces a major shortage of affordable housing, with 88% of the estimated shortage being for economically weaker sections. Several issues hamper development of affordable housing, including lack of land, high construction costs, and lengthy approval processes. While government schemes aim to address affordable housing, there is still a large gap between supply and demand. Private and non-profit developers have begun helping to develop more affordable housing projects.
Magarpatta City is an integrated township development project covering 400 acres near Pune, India. It was conceptualized by Satish Magar as a partnership between himself and 120 local farmers, who pooled their agricultural lands and became equity shareholders in proportion to the land contributed. The project was planned and developed in phases from 1993 to the present, including over 7,500 residential units of various types, large commercial areas like an IT park and mall, and amenities to support a population of 60,000. The innovative development model provided significant financial gains for the farmer partners and helped curb unplanned urban growth.
Habitat agenda and global housing challengesJOSIN MATHEW
Cities are, and will remain, the centres of global finance, industry and communications, home to a wealth of cultural diversity and political dynamism, immensely productive, creative and innovative. However, they have also become breeding grounds for pollution and congestion. Unsustainable patterns of consumption among dense city populations, concentration of industries, intense economic activities, increased use of motor vehicles and inefficient waste management all suggest that the major environmental problems of the future will be city problems. Poor urban governance and bad policies have further exacerbated environmental degradation and deteriorating living conditions in many cities.
It is apparent that many governments are under−prepared and under−resourced in anticipating, planning and preparing for an urbanizing world. However, 1996 marked a turning point in international efforts to promote socially and environmentally sustainable cities. The Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II), held in Istanbul, Turkey, in June 1996, recognized that more holistic, inclusive and participatory policies, strategies and actions are required to make the world’s cities and communities safe, healthy and equitable. Habitat II, popularly known as the City Summit, was conceived as a conference of partnerships. It established a historic precedent by including in its deliberations representatives from local authorities, non−governmental organizations, the private sector, academia and other partner groups.
Nepal has a population of 26.4 million people and is divided into three main geographical regions - the Himalayan region, Middle Hill region, and Terai plain region. The capital is Kathmandu. While Nepal is still predominantly rural, it has the highest urban growth rate in South Asia at 14% urbanization. Two factors contribute to urban growth - an increase in the number of urban areas and expansion of existing urban settlements due to rural-urban migration. Municipalities are divided into three categories based on size and rate of urbanization - Kathmandu Valley, Terai medium cities, and small municipalities. Housing policy in Nepal aims to improve housing conditions through land development programs, shelter finance promotion, and construction material/
The document discusses various development control rules and regulations under building bye-laws. It explains that development control regulations ensure proper and effective development of cities while controlling land use and construction. The objectives of development control rules are to stop misuse of land, assist private and public interests, control overcrowding, and ensure public safety, health and convenience. It outlines different types of development control rules like the Town and Country Planning Act, Building Bye-laws, Land Acquisition Act, Zoning Regulations, Slum Clearance Act, and Periphery Control Act. It provides details on various aspects regulated by development control rules like building height, coverage, floor space index, parking, fire safety provisions, and more.
National Housing and Habitat Policy,2007-IndiaJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Framing Policies remains integral part of government commitment, operations, functioning and management. Policies framed focus on critical issue facing state/country, define agenda and options for approaching them in realistic and rational manner to remove all roadblocks and create supporting/enabling environment, to achieve the goals defined in the said policies. Considering role and impotence of housing in the physical, environmental, economic and social development including employment generation, industrial growth, promoting quality of life and ensuring welfare of individuals and communities, providing adequate and appropriate housing for all has been the objective which all governments want to achieve as part of national agenda. Housing, as one of the basic/critical necessities of human living, remains most dynamic, always evolving and devolving, never static and never finite. Housing and Habitat Policy framed by the Government of India, remains the first ever housing policy which is urban centric and focuses exclusively on urban housing. Framed in the year 2007 , outlining the prevailing status of urban housing in the country including shortage of housing, policy defines the need, goal , aims besides defining the role and responsibilities of parastatal and other agencies operating at central, state and local levels to achieve the goal of -Housing for all. Policy also outlines the functions to be performed by the agencies involved in research and development of evolving appropriate construction technologies and financial institutions to ensure flow of adequate funds in the housing sector. Text also analysis, critically and objectively, the need for rationalizing the policy to make it more focused, effective and efficient.
presentation based on Land Acquisition act and Land pooling in India. PPT is helpful for Urban Planning Students. discussed various land pooling models in India.
The document summarizes a slum rehabilitation project in Pantharapalya, Bangalore. It provides background on slum populations in Bangalore, describing the vulnerable living conditions in Pantharapalya slum. The project rehabilitated the slum residents in-situ, constructing 1088 dwelling units. Basic infrastructure like water, sanitation and roads was also improved. However, issues remain with maintenance and some residents are dissatisfied with construction quality. Overall, the project benefited urban poor by improving living standards, but continued efforts are needed.
- Magarpatta City was developed by 120 farmers in Pune who pooled their agricultural land to form an organized township development. This resulted in India's largest private real estate development worth Rs. 4000 crore.
- The farmers recognized the development potential of their land and sought to profit from urbanization rather than have their land taken over by the government. They developed a fully planned community with residential, commercial, and IT components following all legal procedures.
- The project benefited farmers greatly through land appreciation and profit-sharing. It provided housing and jobs while enhancing Pune's infrastructure and economy. The model organized farmers as entrepreneurs rather than laborers and could inspire future township developments.
This document provides case studies and details of three housing projects: Yamuna Housing Apartments in Delhi, Asian Games Village in Delhi, and ACC Township Waldi in Sri Lanka. For Yamuna Housing Apartments, it describes the concept of designing an "urban village" with pedestrian streets and a central square. It discusses the dwelling unit designs, built form with staggered balconies, pedestrian pathways, community spaces, landscaping, and parking layout. Merits include maintaining neighborhood and privacy while utilizing site space, and demerits note exposed security pipes.
It's case study report of the street study of Indore's 5-star hotel sayaji main road, m.p.This work is done me and my colleagues in the academic semester.
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India located on the banks of Lake Pichola. It has a population of over 450,000 people and is known as the "City of Lakes" due to its many lakes. The economy is based on mineral industries such as copper, zinc and marble mining. Tourism is also a major industry thanks to the city's historic palaces and lakes. The city has a literacy rate higher than the national average and several universities. Transportation is provided by an airport and rail stations while buses connect to other cities.
Introduction
Types
Building Rules & Regulations
Orientation
External Circulation
External Elements
Grouping
Internal Circulation
Space Analysis
Building Services
AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY, SCHEME AT VARIOUS LEVELS, ISSUES, HUBS,
APPROACH, PUSH-PULL FACTORS, CASE STUDIES
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Download the Official Version of this Document from the UTTIPEC Website at the Link below: http://uttipec.nic.in/StreetGuidelines-R1-Feb2011-UTTPEC-DDA.pdf
Housing case study(KAFCO housing,Aranya lowcost housing, TARA housing)Sumaiya Islam
The document discusses the Aranya housing project in Indore, India designed by architect Balkrishna Doshi. The project aimed to provide affordable housing for 6,500 low-income families on a 86 hectare site. Doshi's master plan created 6 sectors with distributed open spaces, mixed land uses, and pedestrian and vehicular segregation. The plan oriented buildings for optimal climate response. Housing units started as core structures that residents could incrementally expand based on need. The design focused on community interaction through shared spaces while allowing privacy.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on housing in Bangladesh. It discusses what housing and a house are, housing conditions in Bangladesh, statistics on housing needs and shortages, the national housing policy of 1993, proposed housing strategies, key elements of housing policy including land, infrastructure, building materials, finance, legal framework, and more. It also discusses the Habitat III policy paper and how to achieve global housing goals through integrated frameworks, inclusive and affordable housing, upgrading informal settlements, and more.
This document provides general norms and regulations for the development of townships in the Pune region, including regulations for different land uses, infrastructure facilities, environmental protections, and development control regulations. It discusses regulations for residential, commercial, educational, amenity spaces, health facilities, parks and playgrounds, and public utilities. Key points include requiring at least 60% of built-up area for residential use, 10-20% of total area for parks/playgrounds, and provisions for water supply, drainage, power infrastructure, and environmental protections like tree planting and solar energy.
Rural housing in India faces several challenges. The majority of rural households have low and constrained incomes as opportunities for jobs and development are limited. As a result, most rural homes are small and low quality, with many lacking basic amenities like toilets and electricity. While home ownership is high in rural areas, the housing stock is inadequate to meet the needs of the growing rural population. New construction rates remain low compared to urban areas. Appropriate, low-cost technologies are needed to improve rural housing conditions and quality of life.
This document provides an overview of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) system in India. GRIHA is a rating tool that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings. It assesses projects across 34 criteria related to areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and health/well-being. The document outlines the GRIHA rating process, criteria and levels. It also summarizes a case study of the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Delhi, a government building designed to be net-zero through various green features and on-site solar energy generation.
Jamshedpur is located in the state of Jharkhand, India. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and was established in 1908 as the site for Tata Steel, India's first and largest steel manufacturing plant. Jamshedpur has developed into a major industrial city with Tata Steel and other associated industries like Tata Motors forming the economic backbone. The city was planned with wide streets, parks, and separate areas for religious structures in line with Tata's vision. Jamshedpur faces some infrastructure challenges around sanitation and waste management but remains an important industrial and economic center in eastern India.
The document discusses the global need for affordable housing and challenges in meeting this need. It notes that the right to adequate housing is enshrined in international law but remains unfulfilled for many. The global population is projected to grow significantly by 2025 and 2035, increasing the need for affordable housing by over 1 billion people. Major challenges include inability to keep up with rapid urbanization, limited budgets, and construction difficulties in rural areas. Innovative policies, construction systems, technologies, and financing models are needed to make housing prices affordable for more people worldwide.
The document summarizes housing policies and schemes in Kerala, India. It outlines Kerala's population distribution, historical housing shortage issues, and settlement patterns. Major public housing schemes are described that aim to provide housing for economically weaker sections. Key implementing agencies are the Kerala State Housing Board and various state government departments. The document evaluates factors like inadequate coverage of marginalized groups and lack of integrated development approaches. The current state housing policy vision is to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all through sustainable development.
This document discusses land issues among Scheduled Tribes in Kerala. It provides background information on the tribal population distribution in Kerala and the major tribes found in different districts. It then outlines the various land rights and laws pertaining to Scheduled Tribes in Kerala, including the Kerala Land Assignment Rules of 1964, Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, Scheduled Tribes (Restriction on Transfer of Lands) Act of 1975, and the Forest Rights Act of 2006. Tables are included showing the status of land alienation cases by district as of 2013, including numbers of cases to be resumed, compensated, or that are landless. The document provides an overview of the legal framework around tribal land rights in Kerala.
National Housing and Habitat Policy,2007-IndiaJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Framing Policies remains integral part of government commitment, operations, functioning and management. Policies framed focus on critical issue facing state/country, define agenda and options for approaching them in realistic and rational manner to remove all roadblocks and create supporting/enabling environment, to achieve the goals defined in the said policies. Considering role and impotence of housing in the physical, environmental, economic and social development including employment generation, industrial growth, promoting quality of life and ensuring welfare of individuals and communities, providing adequate and appropriate housing for all has been the objective which all governments want to achieve as part of national agenda. Housing, as one of the basic/critical necessities of human living, remains most dynamic, always evolving and devolving, never static and never finite. Housing and Habitat Policy framed by the Government of India, remains the first ever housing policy which is urban centric and focuses exclusively on urban housing. Framed in the year 2007 , outlining the prevailing status of urban housing in the country including shortage of housing, policy defines the need, goal , aims besides defining the role and responsibilities of parastatal and other agencies operating at central, state and local levels to achieve the goal of -Housing for all. Policy also outlines the functions to be performed by the agencies involved in research and development of evolving appropriate construction technologies and financial institutions to ensure flow of adequate funds in the housing sector. Text also analysis, critically and objectively, the need for rationalizing the policy to make it more focused, effective and efficient.
presentation based on Land Acquisition act and Land pooling in India. PPT is helpful for Urban Planning Students. discussed various land pooling models in India.
The document summarizes a slum rehabilitation project in Pantharapalya, Bangalore. It provides background on slum populations in Bangalore, describing the vulnerable living conditions in Pantharapalya slum. The project rehabilitated the slum residents in-situ, constructing 1088 dwelling units. Basic infrastructure like water, sanitation and roads was also improved. However, issues remain with maintenance and some residents are dissatisfied with construction quality. Overall, the project benefited urban poor by improving living standards, but continued efforts are needed.
- Magarpatta City was developed by 120 farmers in Pune who pooled their agricultural land to form an organized township development. This resulted in India's largest private real estate development worth Rs. 4000 crore.
- The farmers recognized the development potential of their land and sought to profit from urbanization rather than have their land taken over by the government. They developed a fully planned community with residential, commercial, and IT components following all legal procedures.
- The project benefited farmers greatly through land appreciation and profit-sharing. It provided housing and jobs while enhancing Pune's infrastructure and economy. The model organized farmers as entrepreneurs rather than laborers and could inspire future township developments.
This document provides case studies and details of three housing projects: Yamuna Housing Apartments in Delhi, Asian Games Village in Delhi, and ACC Township Waldi in Sri Lanka. For Yamuna Housing Apartments, it describes the concept of designing an "urban village" with pedestrian streets and a central square. It discusses the dwelling unit designs, built form with staggered balconies, pedestrian pathways, community spaces, landscaping, and parking layout. Merits include maintaining neighborhood and privacy while utilizing site space, and demerits note exposed security pipes.
It's case study report of the street study of Indore's 5-star hotel sayaji main road, m.p.This work is done me and my colleagues in the academic semester.
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India located on the banks of Lake Pichola. It has a population of over 450,000 people and is known as the "City of Lakes" due to its many lakes. The economy is based on mineral industries such as copper, zinc and marble mining. Tourism is also a major industry thanks to the city's historic palaces and lakes. The city has a literacy rate higher than the national average and several universities. Transportation is provided by an airport and rail stations while buses connect to other cities.
Introduction
Types
Building Rules & Regulations
Orientation
External Circulation
External Elements
Grouping
Internal Circulation
Space Analysis
Building Services
AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY, SCHEME AT VARIOUS LEVELS, ISSUES, HUBS,
APPROACH, PUSH-PULL FACTORS, CASE STUDIES
Follow on Instagram: @conceptive_architects
Download the Official Version of this Document from the UTTIPEC Website at the Link below: http://uttipec.nic.in/StreetGuidelines-R1-Feb2011-UTTPEC-DDA.pdf
Housing case study(KAFCO housing,Aranya lowcost housing, TARA housing)Sumaiya Islam
The document discusses the Aranya housing project in Indore, India designed by architect Balkrishna Doshi. The project aimed to provide affordable housing for 6,500 low-income families on a 86 hectare site. Doshi's master plan created 6 sectors with distributed open spaces, mixed land uses, and pedestrian and vehicular segregation. The plan oriented buildings for optimal climate response. Housing units started as core structures that residents could incrementally expand based on need. The design focused on community interaction through shared spaces while allowing privacy.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on housing in Bangladesh. It discusses what housing and a house are, housing conditions in Bangladesh, statistics on housing needs and shortages, the national housing policy of 1993, proposed housing strategies, key elements of housing policy including land, infrastructure, building materials, finance, legal framework, and more. It also discusses the Habitat III policy paper and how to achieve global housing goals through integrated frameworks, inclusive and affordable housing, upgrading informal settlements, and more.
This document provides general norms and regulations for the development of townships in the Pune region, including regulations for different land uses, infrastructure facilities, environmental protections, and development control regulations. It discusses regulations for residential, commercial, educational, amenity spaces, health facilities, parks and playgrounds, and public utilities. Key points include requiring at least 60% of built-up area for residential use, 10-20% of total area for parks/playgrounds, and provisions for water supply, drainage, power infrastructure, and environmental protections like tree planting and solar energy.
Rural housing in India faces several challenges. The majority of rural households have low and constrained incomes as opportunities for jobs and development are limited. As a result, most rural homes are small and low quality, with many lacking basic amenities like toilets and electricity. While home ownership is high in rural areas, the housing stock is inadequate to meet the needs of the growing rural population. New construction rates remain low compared to urban areas. Appropriate, low-cost technologies are needed to improve rural housing conditions and quality of life.
This document provides an overview of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) system in India. GRIHA is a rating tool that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings. It assesses projects across 34 criteria related to areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and health/well-being. The document outlines the GRIHA rating process, criteria and levels. It also summarizes a case study of the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Delhi, a government building designed to be net-zero through various green features and on-site solar energy generation.
Jamshedpur is located in the state of Jharkhand, India. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and was established in 1908 as the site for Tata Steel, India's first and largest steel manufacturing plant. Jamshedpur has developed into a major industrial city with Tata Steel and other associated industries like Tata Motors forming the economic backbone. The city was planned with wide streets, parks, and separate areas for religious structures in line with Tata's vision. Jamshedpur faces some infrastructure challenges around sanitation and waste management but remains an important industrial and economic center in eastern India.
The document discusses the global need for affordable housing and challenges in meeting this need. It notes that the right to adequate housing is enshrined in international law but remains unfulfilled for many. The global population is projected to grow significantly by 2025 and 2035, increasing the need for affordable housing by over 1 billion people. Major challenges include inability to keep up with rapid urbanization, limited budgets, and construction difficulties in rural areas. Innovative policies, construction systems, technologies, and financing models are needed to make housing prices affordable for more people worldwide.
The document summarizes housing policies and schemes in Kerala, India. It outlines Kerala's population distribution, historical housing shortage issues, and settlement patterns. Major public housing schemes are described that aim to provide housing for economically weaker sections. Key implementing agencies are the Kerala State Housing Board and various state government departments. The document evaluates factors like inadequate coverage of marginalized groups and lack of integrated development approaches. The current state housing policy vision is to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all through sustainable development.
This document discusses land issues among Scheduled Tribes in Kerala. It provides background information on the tribal population distribution in Kerala and the major tribes found in different districts. It then outlines the various land rights and laws pertaining to Scheduled Tribes in Kerala, including the Kerala Land Assignment Rules of 1964, Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, Scheduled Tribes (Restriction on Transfer of Lands) Act of 1975, and the Forest Rights Act of 2006. Tables are included showing the status of land alienation cases by district as of 2013, including numbers of cases to be resumed, compensated, or that are landless. The document provides an overview of the legal framework around tribal land rights in Kerala.
This document outlines various housing policies for residential students at the University of New England, including policies around appliances, bicycles/motorcycles, check-in/check-out procedures, abandoned property, damage to university property, doors, fire safety, guests, hall sports, ID cards, lounge furniture, pets, quiet hours, room decorations, use of rooms, wheeled vehicles in buildings, and windows. Resident advisors are expected to familiarize themselves with these policies in order to address any issues that may arise regarding residential living.
This document examines the extent to which the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) has achieved its objectives of tribal empowerment in Kerala. The TSP was started in 1974-75 to help tribal income generation and employment through family businesses, infrastructure development, and empowerment programs. The study analyzes TSP implementation in Noolpuzha Gram Panchayat from 2002-2003 to 2011-2012. It finds that 97.3% of funds were spent on infrastructure, while only 0.87% went to production and 2.22% to other sectors. Most projects involved building houses, roads, and facilities. The study recommends increasing productive spending to over 30% and providing more training and support for entrepreneurship and leadership
- Adivasis are indigenous tribal groups that are considered the original inhabitants of India. They make up around 8% of India's population and are concentrated in central and northeastern states.
- Officially, adivasis are recognized as Scheduled Tribes under the Indian constitution, which provides some affirmative action protections. However, adivasis faced disruption of their autonomy and discrimination during British colonial and post-Independence periods.
- There is no consensus on which groups should be considered truly aboriginal, as the peopling of India involved multiple ancient human migrations. While some adivasis retain elements of original cultures and languages, affiliations are complex with influences from other language families over time.
This document discusses tribal development administration and management in India. It provides an overview of the major objectives of tribal development which include understanding tribal society and culture, assessing tribal development approaches and strategies, ensuring stakeholder mobilization and capacity building, and developing skills in project management and implementation. It also discusses understanding tribal development administration with a focus on ethics and values. The document outlines some key commissions and committees related to tribal development in India and sources of funding for tribal development programs. It discusses concepts like participatory development, the role of community based organizations and non-governmental organizations in tribal development.
2011 Indian Census Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes geography_monkey
INDIA
Child Sex Ratio
State/
Child Sex Ratio
Union Territory #
Bottom 5
Scheduled Castes
971
Haryana
964
NCT of Delhi #
960
Punjab
958
Himachal Pradesh
957
Rajasthan
Scheduled Tribes
967
Jammu & Kashmir
964
Uttar Pradesh
962
Bihar
961
Gujarat
The document provides a summary of key findings from India's 2011 Census related to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes populations. Some of the main points include:
- The number of Scheduled Castes increased from 1,221 to 1,241
Cochin is a major urban area in Kerala located along its scenic backwaters. It began as a port town in the 14th century and grew as a center for trade between Europe and India under Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial rule from the 16th-19th centuries. The historic areas of Fort Cochin, Mattancherry, and Ernakulam developed as the main colonial, market and administrative centers respectively, with distinctive architecture, monuments, and cultural influences reflecting their colonial past. Cochin port was modernized in the early 20th century, fueling further urban expansion and economic development across the region.
This document provides information on anthropometry, materials, costs, climate, and architecture in Kerala, both past and present. It details average human measurements and dimensions for furniture, appliances, and dining tables. It also lists traditional and modern building materials, their types, and May 2013 costs. The climate is described as warm and humid with high rainfall. Traditional architecture features include detached buildings, thick southern/western walls, and passive climate control methods.
- The document discusses a study on the quality of life and socio-economic wellbeing of Tamil migrant women construction workers in Kochi, India.
- It finds that most of the women migrated due to their spouse's migration or lack of jobs/low wages in their home village in Tamil Nadu.
- The women face many health issues from their work and most lack savings, regular employment, and were unaware of labor laws intended to protect migrant workers.
This study examined the impact of marital status on empowerment and social life among tribal mothers in Wayanadu, India. It surveyed 185 tribal women divided into three groups: 95 unwed mothers, 40 mothers who were unwed but later married, and 50 traditionally married mothers. The study found that unwed mothers experienced more difficulties and less family support. However, they also had higher incomes since they worked more regularly as sole providers. While marriage conferred higher social status, empowerment was higher for mothers who self-arranged marriages with limited family involvement. Unwed mothers faced stigma and challenges in relationships with families and reported lower quality of social life and community involvement.
Programmes of ministry of urban development at national with animationBheem Maharajas
The document discusses programs of the Ministry of Urban Development in India and Kerala, as well as urban housing schemes and cooperative bank programs in Kerala. It provides details on:
- National programs like the 100 Days Agenda, Rajiv Awas Yojana, expanding JNNURM to more cities, and social audits of JNNURM projects.
- Kerala's housing policy which aims to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all as a fundamental right, with a focus on marginalized groups.
- Kerala's housing profile, with statistics on housing needs, and programs implemented by various agencies.
- An overview of the cooperative movement and role of primary credit societies, central cooperative banks, land development
This document summarizes housing policies in India from the 1950s to present. It discusses the four phases of policy development: 1) 1950s-1970s focusing on welfare, 2) 1970s-1980s targeting weaker sections, 3) 1980s-2000s emphasizing financing over physical housing, 4) last 10-12 years promoting private sector participation and a reduced government role. Key policies and programs discussed include the National Housing Policy, National Urban Housing & Habitat Policy, Model State Affordable Housing Policy, Draft National Urban Rental Housing Policy, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Rajiv Awas Yojana, National Rural Livelihoods Mission. The overarching goal of current policies
The three policy statements are:
1. Enhancing the role of state governments and private sector in providing affordable housing, especially for low-income groups.
2. Providing housing for all, with a focus on low-cost housing for low-income groups and medium-cost housing for middle-income groups.
3. Giving states flexibility in determining quotas for low-cost housing in mixed developments based on location and demand.
National Housing and Habitat Policy, 2007-IndiaJIT KUMAR GUPTA
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Kerala state housing policy
1. KERALA STATE
H O U S I N G P O L I C Y
2011
[DRAFT]
G O V E R N M E N T O F K E R A L A
Department of Housing
T H I R U V AN AN T H AP U R AM
August 2011
2. 1
KERALA STATE HOUSING POLICY- 2011
C O N T E N T S
1. PREAMBLE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 History of Public Housing Schemes.
1.3 General Evaluation of Public Housing Schemes.
1.4 Need for new policy.
1.5 Vision
2. BACKGROUND SCENARIO
2.1 Housing scenario in the State
2.2. Housing Programmes and Implementing Agencies
2.3. Problems in the Housing Sector
2.4. Emergence of Sustainable Habitat
3. APPROACH TO THE POLICY
3.1. Focus area
3.2. Strategy
3.3. Aims
4. ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES
4.1. Central Government
4.2. State Government
4.3. Local Self Government Institutions
4.4. Public Sector Agencies
4.5. Housing Finance Institutions
4.6. The Private, Cooperative and Community sectors
4.7. The Research and Technology Transfer Agencies
5. SPECIFIC AREAS OF ACTION
5.1. Land
5.2 Finance
5.3 Legal and regulatory reforms
5.4 Technology support and its transfer
5.5 Infrastructure
5.6 Sustainability concerns
5.7 Employment issues in the building sector
5.8 Slum improvement and up gradation
5.9 Special needs of Housing for all working groups
5.10 Special needs of working women, disabled and senior citizens.
5.11 Information Technology Habitat
5.12 Habitat Typology and Heritage Conservation
5.13 Habitat Literacy
6. ACTION PLAN
7. CONCLUSION
3. 2
1. PREAMBLE
1.1. Introduction
Safe and secure shelter is one of the basic needs of human being and right to
shelter has been recognised as a fundamental human right in international covenants. The
International Covenant of United Nations on economic, social and cultural rights, to which
India is a signatory, upholds the right to adequate housing as a human right. Article 21 of
the Constitution of India which defines the protection of life and personal property
encompasses the right to shelter and right to livelihood also which are integral to the
dignified living of the individual.
Transcending the safety offered by the shelter, man desires to move up the need
chain for meeting the demands of identity, status, aesthetics, emotional satisfaction,
livelihood support systems, linkage with community etc, which make the home an organic
entity. A well designed home would be harmonious with nature and connected with social
infrastructural facilities, providing an enabling environment. Home sets the pattern in the
development of the character of the individual as well as the value system which shapes the
society.
Investment in housing has multiplier effects on the economic growth of the country.
The building sector generates demand for building materials, expansion of transport
network and employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers. It is estimated that
overall employment generation in economy on account of additional investment in the
construction/housing industry is eight times that of the direct employment. In the Kerala
scenario, the cost of labour and material components in the construction cost of a building
can be reasonably apportioned in the ratio 2:3.
Viewing the housing needs of the society from a rights based approach rather than
from a subsidy driven angle, makes the public housing policy of the State all the more a
dynamic process, moving beyond the boundaries set by adequacy and affordability. The
rapid urbanisation, the service led growth pattern of the economy, the high density of
population, the inadequate supply-demand dynamics of the land, vital role of the local
bodies consequent to the 73rd
and 74th
Constitution amendments, weak regulatory structure
in the housing sector, distinct problems of the marginalised sections of the society,
geographic specificity of the regions, the growth of the informal labour market, the livelihood
concerns, the ecological and environmental sensitivity of the development activities etc are
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some of the major factors calling for redesigning the housing policy of the State announced
in 1994.
1.2. History of public housing schemes
Kerala’s giant strides in the public housing sector have been marked by many
successful and innovative experiments involving social mobilization, making deep imprints
on the development history of the State. The history of the public housing dates back to
1950s with the village housing scheme implemented with the support of the Community
Development Programme sponsored by Government of India. It was followed by the
pioneering MN One Lakh Housing scheme launched in 1972, which was a success. Later,
housing schemes for SCs and STs were taken up in a major way integrated with the
centrally sponsored employment generating schemes of NREP, RLEGP, etc. The flagship
housing scheme of Government of India, Indira Awas Yojana was launched in 1996.
Meanwhile, Kerala also launched many loan-subsidy linked housing programmes for
economically weaker sections of the society through the Kerala State Housing Board, which
was established in 1971. The Board implemented various land development schemes also
aimed at the middle income group apart from creating social infrastructure. A massive
housing programme named Rajiv One Million Housing Scheme (ROMHS) catering to all the
sections of the society was launched by the Board in 1991. It was followed by the Mythri
Housing Scheme launched in 1996 targeting the housing needs of the economically weaker
sections of the society. The thrust given for the housing of the poor by the Local Self
Government institutions made substantial contribution in meeting the demand-supply gap in
the housing sector. The Kerala State Nirmiti Kendra, which was established in 1987
pioneered many innovative experiments in the development of cost effective and
environment friendly building technology. The Total Housing schemes implemented by
District Panchayats in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Thrissur had
reasonable spread and reach. The EMS Housing Scheme, launched in 2007, targets the
housing for all with the local bodies in the lead role. The recently launched MN One Lakh
House Reconstruction Scheme attempts to upgrade the quality of houses already
constructed with public funding.
1.3. General evaluation of public housing schemes
An analysis of the public housing schemes implemented reveals the following factors:
i) Inadequate coverage of the marginalised sections of the society, destitute, women-
headed households and the poorest of the poor;
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ii) Need for more thrust in meeting the housing needs of the landless tribals, fishermen,
and the traditionally employed, recognising their requirements on spatial and
economic considerations;
iii) Inadequate supply of building material and skilled labour ;
iv) The housing programmes were implemented in a target driven mode with the
implementing agency chasing to achieve the physical and financial targets set, with
little concern for the participation of end users;
v) Lack of social infrastructural facilities and poor supply of basic services to the
houses;
vi) Lack of holistic habitat development approach and inadequate livelihood support
programmes integral to the housing schemes.
1.4 Need for new policy
Taking stock of experiences from the housing programmes as well as focusing on the
growth trends of the socio-economic fabric of the society, the following aspects necessitate
a new policy in
1) Recognizing the housing needs as a rights based demand of the citizen;
2) Intensified efforts for meeting the housing needs of the marginalised sections of the
society especially SCs and STs, fishermen, the landless, destitutes, women-headed
households and the poorest of the poor;
3) Intervening effectively in meeting the housing stock gap of 12 lakhs during the 12th
Five Year Plan;
4) Realizing the specific features of the rural urban continuum pattern development of
Kerala, coupled with the shift of the population to the urban areas and expansion of
informal labour market;
5) Demand for regional development plan, taking care of supply of quality basic services
and creation of the social infrastructure;
6) Design of development plan integrating the concerns for ecology, environment,
climatic change etc in a habitat mode approach;
7) Integration of livelihood support mechanism with the housing programmes;
8) Creation of regulatory structure to arrest the unhealthy trends and resolve issues of
dispute in the housing sector;
9) Redefining the role of the State in the capacity as a Facilitator, Catalyst, Builder and
Regulator.
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1.5 Vision
Home is the fundamental unit of the human relationship on which the human spirit of
creativity, enterprise and growth is anchored. For creating an enabling environment for
contribution to the wellbeing of the society, adequate housing is an individual need. Our
nation, poised for 10% growth of GDP has to ensure adequate and affordable housing
which holds the key to the inclusive growth pattern, on which the development philosophy
is grounded. Provisions for sufficient infrastructural facility, supply of quality basic services
with livelihood support systems and sustainability concerns should be ensured for the
healthy living of the individual, which calls for a habitat based approach.
In short, the policy envisages the promotion of sustainable development of the
habitat with the objective to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all, ensuring supply
of quality basic services with integrated livelihood mechanisms and special focus on the
needs of the poor, marginalised and disadvantaged on a rights based framework for the
accomplishment of “Adequate and Affordable Housing for All” in sustainable habitat mode,
facilitating inclusive growth.
2. BACKGROUND SCENARIO
2.1. Housing scenario in the State
2.1.1. Population and urban scenario
As per census 2011 the population of Kerala is 3,33,87,677. The rural and urban
population split up being 1,74,55,506 and 15932171, respectively. In other words the rural
population constitutes 52.28%, and urban 47.72% of the entire population. The decadal
percentage of urban population has increased from 29.96% in 2001 to 47.72% in 2011.
This shows the high rate of urbanization taking place in Kerala which is the third among the
States in India having the highest share of urban population.
2.1.2. Housing profile in Kerala
As per 2001 census, the numerical shortage of housing in 2001 was estimated as
63,000 units, excluding the number of dilapidated houses. The total number of dilapidated
houses as per the 2001 census was 5.38 lakhs and another 4.5 lakhs residential units were
required for accommodating the newly formed households. According to the census figures
of 2001, while 51.8% of households lived in permanent houses and 30% in semi-permanent
houses at the all India level, corresponding figures in the State were 68% and 21.60%
respectively. The projected requirement for the next five years was 10 lakhs.
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According to the general survey conducted in 2007, it was estimated that the projected
demand was 10.84 lakhs housing units in the State. Based on this survey, the housing
stock of the State was 69,85,419 units and the current stock is estimated as 75 lakh
residential units. The projected demand for the new population upto the end of the 12th
plan
period is 6.5 lakhs. Apart from this there is a need for reconstruction of 5.5 lakhs units of
dilapidated houses. The State has to undertake the task of constructing 12 lakh Housing
units, of which around sixty percent is meant for the economically weaker sections of the
society. Considering an amount of Rs 2 lakhs for the construction of a residential unit, it is
estimated that a total amount of Rs 15000 crores is needed as investment in the Housing
Sector for EWS and disadvantaged groups.
2.1.3. Settlement pattern and housing typology.
The settlement pattern of the State is of rural and urban continuum and different
varieties of housing typologies with vernacular, traditional and local types. The typologies of
housing pattern have rich architectural heritage and skylines. Indigenous tribal settlements
and the traditional fishermen settlements have peculiar housing patterns. The traditional
fishermen settlements are seen throughout the coastal areas. High rise buildings, IT habitats,
Technology Parks and Electronic hubs are booming in the State. Most of these types of
settlements are seen developed without adequate, balanced and integrated planning.
Kerala is known for its unique settlement pattern with independent houses on individual
plots scattered across the habitable areas. Due to its distinctive social, geographic and
climatic conditions, the trend has been to build houses in small garden lands creating
tremendous pressure on lands. In order to ease this situation, an integrated habitat approach
to housing is needed taking into account issues of spatial planning, including water supply,
sanitation and waste disposal. It is crucial to integrate these aspects into planning of a
housing scheme if the growing ecological crisis and man made disasters are to be avoided
and the health epidemics mitigated. This approach is compatible with involvement of people
in planning and constructing houses.
2.2 Housing Programmes and Implementing Agencies
At present, the major State government aided housing schemes for the economically
weaker sections are the EMS Total Housing Scheme, Tribal Housing Scheme, New
Suraksha Housing Scheme, schemes of SC & ST departments, Fishermen Housing
Scheme, Bhavanasree, Asraya and MN Lakshamveedu Punar Nirmana Padhathi. Centrally
sponsored housing schemes such as Indira Awas Yojana, VAMBAY, IHSUDP, BSUP,
NFWF, etc. are also aimed at providing financial assistance for constructing houses to the
poor and Economically Weaker Sections in the State. Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal
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Mission targets, acceleration of supply of land, shelter and infrastructure with special
attention to provision of basic service to urban poor and upgradation of slums. The newly
introduced scheme of Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) also focuses on resolving the emerging
needs of poor people in slums due to urbanization.
With the 73rd
and 74th
Constitutional amendments and the revision of Panchayat Raj
and Municipal Acts the mandate for implementation of housing schemes to economically
weaker sections, has been shifted to the Local Self Government Institutions in the State.
However, a number of Government departments/agencies like Fisheries Department,
SC&ST Development Departments, Rural Development Department, Revenue Department,
Kudumbasree, Local Self Government Institutions, KSHB, Co-operative institutions, NGOs,
CBOs, Charitable Organisations etc are also active in providing shelter to the economically
weaker sections substantially.
The financial resources and managerial skills of LSGIs will have to be substantially
supplemented by State Plan Schemes also, implemented through the agencies like KSHB,
KESNIK etc so as to accomplish the herculean task of providing housing for all in the
Twelfth Five Year Plan Period.
.2.3. Problems in the housing sector
The housing problem in the State affects the really poor and needy. Paucity of
purchasing power, poverty, lack of security of tenure for land, speculative land market,
inflexible housing finance system, inappropriate planning in adequate supply of building
materials and building regulations, limited awareness about appropriate building materials
and construction technologies, problems with the institutional framework and unavailability
of skilled manpower are barriers in providing adequate support for the poor.
Further, the present legal and regulatory structures of the State are not conducive for
meeting the emergent demands in the housing sector. The quality of basic services like
water supply, waste disposal, drainage, public transport etc does not cope with the real
requirement of housing sector. The efforts for transfer of cost effective building materials
and technologies still need thorough intensified efforts to make inroads into the housing
sector. The depletion of natural resources such as land, water, forest cover, energy etc is in
an unbridled way.
2.4. Emergence of sustainable habitat
In order to generate suitable strategies for housing and sustainable development of
human settlements, this Policy takes note of shelter conditions, access to services and
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livelihood concerns with particular reference to poor. This policy also takes into account the
growth pattern of settlements, the investment promotion opportunities, environmental
concerns, magnitude of slums and sub-standard housing. This policy also examines the
importance of sustainable rural and urban structure which is able to (i) absorb rural and urban
population with suitable access to shelter, services livelihood support systems and (ii) serve
as service centre to the vast rural feeder hinterland. Creation of the integrated rural and urban
habitat holds the key to sustainable development.
3.0 APPROACH TO THE POLICY
3.1 Focus Areas
The Housing Policy is needed to focus on the following critical areas for designing
appropriate interventions.
1. The main focus of the Housing Policy 2011 is to provide adequate and affordable
housing for all on a rights based approach.
2. Accelerated efforts will be taken to meet the housing needs of landless, tribals,
fishermen, traditionally employed and poorest of the poor.
3. The Policy seeks to address the housing stock gap of the 12 lakhs during 12th
Five
Year Plan.
4. The Policy seeks to redefine the role of the State as a catalyst, facilitator, builder
and regulator to provide an enabling frame work for all the stake holders to have
pro-active role in the sector through formation of Special Purpose Vehicles,
agencies like KSHB, KESNIK etc.
5. The Policy seeks to generate innovative financial models of partnerships with the
public – private – panchayats in the sector, safeguarding the interest of the Public.
6. The Policy envisages promotion of adequate flow of funds to the housing sector from
international and national financial institutions, NRIs, PIOs etc.
7. The Policy seeks to address the rapid pace of urbanisation in the back ground of
rural urban continuum scenario of the state with the service sector led growth of the
economy and expansion of the informal labour market.
8. The Policy seeks to address the concerns of ecology, environment and climatic
change and depletion of natural resources on habitat based approach.
9. The Policy envisages the development of satellite townships in an integrated and
sustainable manner to take care of larger growth of cities and unbearable strain on its
services and to tackle issues of rapid urbanization.
10. The Policy explores integration of poverty alleviation programmes with housing
schemes to augment the income level of the poor.
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11. The Policy seeks to address the gap in infrastructural facilities and supply of quality
basic services on a regional development frame work.
12. The Policy emphasizes predominant role of the Local Self Governments in meeting
the gap of Housing stock, upgradation of services and provision of livelihood
concerns.
13. The Policy recognize the needs for cost effective, environment friendly, energy
efficient technology, locally available building materials, its standardization and
acceptance by the general public.
14. The Policy recognizes the need for regulatory frame work in the housing sector to
mitigate unhealthy trends.
15. The Policy seeks to address specific issues of the settlement pattern of the State,
pressure on the land and conservation of culture, heritage and aesthetics,
architecture and traditional skills.
16. The Policy recognizes the issue of acute shortage of river sand, which is an essential
material for building construction and necessary steps will be taken for research work
for identification of alternate materials.
17. The Policy seeks to address the need of housing for NRIs and NRKs and efforts will
be taken for the implementation of appropriate projects through public sector
agencies.
3.2. Strategy.
The Government shall ensure that the housing policy is fundamentally based on a
human rights approach. The thrust of the Government’s role will be addressing the housing
stock gap of vulnerable sections of the society, marginalised, the poorest of the poor,
economically weaker sections, women headed households etc. with the appropriate state
subsidiary support mechanisms. The Government will restructure and strengthen public
sector agencies in Housing sector to ensure supply of basic services in an integrated
manner intervened with habitat approach and livelihood support mechanism. . The Local
Self Governments will be encouraged to have a more focused attention in this direction by
providing adequate resources, supportive operational framework and professional capability
building programmes. The Government would also take steps in forging of partnerships
with all the stakeholders in the sector, ie., Local Self Government, other Government
Departments, Non Governmental Organisations, CBOs, Co-operatives and the private
sector, enabling them to contribute in the attempt to provide quality shelter to all. This
enabling strategy would create supportive institutional, legislative, regulatory and financial
environment wherein they can operate effectively and intervene in the housing and financial
markets with a regulatory mechanism in position.
A crucial principle of the enabling strategic approach is establishing partnerships to
create an environment wherein efficiency and sensitivity to the market needs can operate in
a socially responsible way leveraging the local knowledge and resourcefulness of the
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communities in supply of land, financial resources, material and skilled man power.
Government, as facilitator, catalyst and partner shall form and strengthen effective
partnership with all stakeholders and groups who have a distinct and valuable role to play in
a complementary and mutually supportive manner optimising the strength and capabilities of
each stakeholder and maximising their contribution to the shelter process.
In short, the enabling strategy implies that all the stakeholders will be facilitated to
have a creative and contributory role in achieving the objective of the policy with proper
legal, institutional, finance and regulatory support mechanism.
3.3 Aims
The aims of the Kerala State Housing Policy 2011 are:
(i) Creation of adequate and affordable housing stock on ownership and rental basis
on a right based framework.
(ii) Meeting the special needs of SC/ST/disabled/fishermen/traditionally employed
labourers / slum dwellers, elderly, women, street vendors and other weaker and
vulnerable sections of the society.
(iii) Facilitating accelerated supply of serviced land and housing with particular focus
to EWS and LIG categories
(iv) Facilitating upgradation of existing decaying housing stock and extending the
shelf life of the house.
(v) Facilitating all dwelling units have easy accessibility to basic services of
sanitation, drinking water, power, waste disposal and social infrastructural
facilities and transportation.
(vi) Adopting participatory approach in the design of public housing programmes
taking into account end user concerns.
(vii) Promotion of larger flow of funds to meet the revenue requirements of housing
and infrastructure using innovative tools.
(viii) Forging strong partnerships between private, public and cooperative sectors to
enhance the capacity of the construction industry to participate in every sphere of
housing and infrastructure.
(ix) Promoting cost effective, environment friendly technologies for modernizing the
housing sector to increase efficiency, productivity, energy efficiency and quality.
The concept of Green building will be propagated.
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(x) Guiding urban and rural settlements so that a planned and balanced growth is
achieved with the help of innovative methods such as provision of urban
amenities in rural areas (PURA) leading to in-situ urbanisation.
(xi) Development of cities, towns and villages in a manner which provide for a healthy
environment, increased use of renewable energy sources and pollution free
atmosphere with a concern for solid waste disposal, drainage, etc.
(xii) Skill upgradation programmes enabling the workers to move up with the wage
chain in employment.
(xiii) Removing legal, financial and administrative barriers for facilitating access to
tenure, land, finance and technology.
(xiv) Facilitating, restructuring and empowering the Institutions at State and local
governments to mobilize land, planning and financing for housing and basic
amenities.
(xv) Providing disaster resistant technology, protecting housing and habitat
development from natural calamities like cyclone, flood, landslide, tsunami and
earthquake.
(xvi) Encouraging small scale production units for building materials and components.
(xvii) Ensuring adequate availability of building materials, protecting and promoting
our cultural heritage, architecture, and traditional skills.
(xviii) Restructuring and strengthening the Kerala State Housing Board and Kerala
State Nirmithi Kendra (KESNIK) and network of Nirmithi Kendras.
(xix) Restructuring and strengthening of public sector organizations in the housing
sector.
(xx) Removing bottlenecks and impediments related to legal, regulatory framework
and revamping the existing laws and regulations for creating and enabling
environment for housing initiatives.
4. ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES
4.1 Central Government
This policy framework is based on a right based approach, recognizing the demand
of the citizen for adequate and affordable housing. In this connection it is hoped that
the Central Government would :
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- Take efforts for enacting legislation recognizing the demand of the citizen for
affordable and adequate housing on rights based framework on the lines of Right to
Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act enacted in 2009.
- Take steps to provide adequate financial support to State Government and LSGIs to
take up public housing schemes especially for the marginalised and economically
weaker section of the society.
- Take steps for channelizing adequate flow of funds at subsidized rate to make
housing for the poor financially affordable.
- Take appropriate steps to give relief to the poor man consequent to inflationary
trends in cost of building materials.
- promote research & development and transfer of technology to these sectors.
- provide fiscal concessions for housing, infrastructure, innovative and energy saving
construction materials and methods.
4.2 State Government
Kerala State Government would:
- adopt and implement the Kerala State Housing Policy 2011.
- review the legal system to give a boost to housing and supporting infrastructure
- amend the existing laws and procedures or promulgate legislation for the effective
implementation of KSHP with particular reference to easy and affordable access to
shelter.
- promote and provide incentives to all the stakeholders in undertaking housing and
infrastructure projects for all segments.
- encourage NGOs/CBOs/Self Help Groups in housing activities including extension of
micro-finance.
- prepare long term strategies and short term programmes to tackle problems in
housing and basic services on a regional development framework.
- encourage Public-Private-Panchayath-Partnership in housing and infrastructure
projects.
- strengthen the regulatory framework of housing sector.
- co-ordinate all housing activities of various Government departments and its
agencies by empowering and strengthening the Housing department and office of the
Housing Commissioner.
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- develop MIS & GIS at State and local levels through the nodal set up in the Housing
Department and Office of Housing Commissioner.
- facilitate skill upgradation of construction workers by converging other development
programmes.
- promote and provide incentives for decentralized production and availability of
building materials.
- provide fiscal measures and rationalization of tax rates on housing and housing
inputs.
- formulate and implement rehabilitation housing for families affected by national
calamities and other distress situations.
- Restructure and strengthen the Kerala State Housing Board to enable it to take up
initiatives in the housing and social infrastructure sector.
- promote and encourage R & D activities in the field of housing through appropriate
capacity building programmes and strengthening technology transfer initiatives
through Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra (KESNIK) and Nirmithi Kendra networks in the
State.
- to encourage and promote innovative technology clusters with the participation of
Private/Co-operatives/Corporate agencies.
4.3 Local Self Government Institutions
The District Planning Committee would:
- Compile Habitat Action Plans, at district level and monitor implementation under the
guidance of the Zilla Panchayath.
- Facilitate allotment of homestead plots to the poorest and the vulnerable.
- Facilitate access to credit for housing.
- Facilitate planning of infrastructure services including safe water supply, waste
disposal, roads, energy, public transport, power supply, health, educational and
recreational facilities.
- Facilitate implementation of habitat development programmes sponsored by the
government.
- Facilitate decentralized supply of building materials and skills and capacity building
programmes of masons and other artisans.
- Devise capacity building programmes for district and LSGI level functionaries.
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- Facilitate establishment and effective functioning of Information Centers at LSGI
levels for disseminating information related to technology and habitat development.
The local self government institutions would:
- Develop, maintain, update the Land and Resource Inventory and the list of
landless/houseless/poorest/vulnerable groups.
- Identify specific housing shortage and consolidate at local body level and prepare
Housing Action Plans on rights based approach with specific emphasis on the
marginalized Sections of the society.
- Play a significant role in accessing finance for the housing sector.
- Attempt to integrate poverty alleviation programmes with housing programmes so as
to achieve the goal of inclusive growth.
- Facilitate and monitor development of sustainable housing, supply of basic services
and infrastructure.
- Promote participation of community in planning and implementation of housing and
habitat infrastructure development.
- Support private, public, NGO’s, CBO’s etc participation in meeting the gap of housing
stock and supply of services.
- Undertake management of community infrastructure, including water bodies, roads
and energy infrastructure.
- Promote participatory planning and funding based on potential and local level stake
holders ensuring the role of women.
- Devise capacity building programmes at local level.
4.4. Public sector agencies
Public sector agencies would:
- Revisit their method of working and redefine their role for facilitating land assembly,
development and provision of infrastructure.
- Suitably involve private sector to the advantage of the poor and the vulnerable
sections and forge partnerships with the private sector and cooperatives in the
provision for housing.
- Provide design/consultancy/technology advice/supporting services for housing
initiatives of all groups.
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- Take up and implement rehabilitation housing for families affected by natural
calamities and other distress situations on a war footing.
- Devise flexible schemes to meet the user’s requirement.
- Reduce their dependence on budgetary support in a phased manner.
- Encourage and forge public – private – panchayath – partnerships for housing and
infrastructure delivery benefiting all groups
4.4.1 Public Private Partnership (PPP) Models
- Public Private Partnership refers to the private sector financing, designing, building ,
maintaining and operating infrastructure assets traditionally provided by the public
sector.
- PPP is still in its infancy in the housing sector as a model for development in the
State.
- PPP models are found to be successful as it brings in financial resources capacity,
efficiency and timely completion of projects without compromising on the quality and
standards.
- Government would encourage and develop PPP models in housing and
infrastructure projects in the State with sufficient safeguards ensuring public interest.
4.4.2 Public Private Panchayath Partnership (PPPP) models
- The development of infrastructure for the supply of water, electricity etc and provision
of social infrastructure for health, education etc are implemented in a major way by
LSGIs.
- However to augment the efforts of LSGIs, PPPP models would be attempted
enhancing the quality of services, timely completion of projects, efficient system of
maintenance etc.
- It should be ensured that these model designs have provision for sufficient inbuilt
mechanism to protect public interest.
4.5 Housing Finance Institutions:
Housing Finance Institutions would:
- Reassess their strategies and identify potential areas for further expansion of their
operations towards housing projects and slum improvement and upgradation and
infrastructure.
- Adopt a more flexible and innovative approach in their credit appraisal norms.
- Promote innovative mechanism to augment fund for housing sector.
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- Devise innovative lending schemes to cover poorer segments, which depend on the
informal sector e.g. micro credit for housing to the EWS and LIG of the population.
- HFIs would plough in more resources towards financing slum improvement and
upgradation programs including customized products for EWS / LIG categories for
productive housing in rural areas.
- Encourage housing beneficiaries to take an insurance cover to save their lives and
property from any eventuality.
4.6 The Private, Cooperative and Community sectors
- undertake an active role in terms of land assembly, construction of houses and
development of amenities within the projects for the respective target groups.
- create housing stock on ownership and rental basis.
- work out schemes in collaboration with the public sector institutions for slum
reconstruction on cross subsidization basis.
- undertake social infrastructure projects for creation of basic services with public
sector.
4.7 The Research and Technology Transfer Agencies
- undertake research to respond to the different climatic conditions with a focus on
transition from conventional to innovative, cost effective and environment friendly
technologies.
- undertake projects promoting green building technology and energy auditing.
- undertake research in housing and related infrastructure in order to promote
affordable, viable and cost-effective delivery of houses and services .
- develop and promote standards on building components materials and construction
activities to be taken up by agencies in public and private sector.
- develop disaster mitigation techniques for new constructions as well as strengthening
of existing houses.
- intensify efforts for transfer of cost effective and environment friendly on proven
technologies and materials to the grass-root level through Kerala State Nirmithi
Kendra ( KESNIK) , District Nirmiti Kendras, NGO’s and group of professionals in the
housing sector.
- accelerate watershed development to conserve water, stop soil erosion and re-
generate tree cover in order to improve the habitat.
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5. SPECIFIC AREAS OF ACTION
5.1. Land
i. To encourage land assembly with feasible alternatives like land sharing, land pooling
arrangements and land development. Effort will be taken to design the attractive
rehabilitation and resettlement of dispossessed land owners and affected persons
while acquiring land for housing and habitat projects.
ii. Intensified effort will be taken to provide land for landless, weaker sections and
disadvantaged groups for taking up housing initiatives.
iii. Attempt will be made in the local plans, to earmark a portion of land at affordable
rates for housing for the EWS & LIG. This would also help in checking the growth of
slums. Development agencies/ authorities/ Private sector would be encouraged to
ensure earmarking specified percentages of land and or built spaces in new housing
colonies/ projects for the housing needs of EWS/LIG households, through
appropriate legal stipulations and spatial incentives.
iv. Effort will be taken for the preparation and updating of development plans/master
plans and local area plans/Detailed Town Planning Schemes and adequate mention
would be made for the houseless as well as slum dwellers.
v. Steps will be taken to utilize substantial pockets of land remaining underutilized
belonging to Central/State/Public/ Private sector units for housing development
schemes.
5.2 Finance:
i. Steps will be taken for flow of funds to the housing sector at affordable rates
especially to the EWS and LIG sections of the society.
ii. Kerala State Housing Development Finance Corporation will be set up in public
sector to facilitate adequate flow of funds to the housing sector.
iii. Encourage Housing financial institutions, Mutual funds, Companies, Trusts and
Foreign Institutional Investors for investment in housing sector.
iv. Government would create a shelter fund for larger financial flows for EWS/LIG needs.
v. Private sector would be encouraged to invest a part of their profits for housing needs
of the poor.
vi. Foreign Direct Investments, Investment from Non Resident Indians and Persons of
Indian Origin would be encouraged in housing sector.
vii. A “Housing Risk Fund” with appropriate insurance coverage would be set up to cover
repayment risks on loans meant for EWS/LIG households.
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viii.Government would encourage Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) to undertake
Integrated Housing and Township Projects in the semi urban and rural areas and
replicate the experience of already successful PPP models in human settlements.
People’s participation will also be integrated leading to Public-Private-Panchayath -
Participation (PPPP) on the housing schemes for EWS & LIG.
ix. Financial Institutions would be encouraged to forge joint ventures to augment supply
of funds for development of housing and related infrastructure.
x. Steps would be taken to streamlining and augmenting funds to the weaker section of
societies through micro finance.
5.3 Legal and regulatory reforms
(i) Steps would be taken for simplifying the procedures in sanctioning building plans to
eliminate delays through strict enforcement of rules and regulations along with
simplified approval procedures to ensure that the system is made user friendly.
(ii) The preparation of a master plan would be made time bound and be put in place
before expiry of current plan.
(iii) Efforts will be taken to review and revamp Town and Country Planning acts and rules
will be reviewed and revamped for sustainable habitat development.
(iv)Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act 1965 would be amended to stimulate
investment in rental housing in line with a Model Rent Control Act, along with such
modification as may be necessary, keeping in view the interests of owner (lesser)
and tenant (lessee).
(v) Efforts would be taken for optimization and increase of FAR wherever possible in
relation to the adequacy of social and physical infrastructure services
(vi)NGOs and CBO would be promoted as part of Public – Private–Panchayath-
Partnership (P-P-P-P) housing schemes, through special purpose vehicle or joint
initiatives.
(vii)Efforts will be taken for rationalization of stamp duty.
(viii)With the introduction of information technology, the registration procedures in the
conveyance of immovable properties will be simplified. The procedure of the process
of registration would be made easy.
(ix)The Apartment Ownership Act 1983 would be revised in line with the Model
Apartment Ownership Act.
(x)Efforts would be taken for amending The Kerala Building Rules and Planning
Regulations to take care of upgradation for tackling deteriorating housing conditions,
Proliferation of slums and the dilapidated structures in the cities.
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(xi)Steps will be taken to ensure Environmental safeguards for housing and township
Projects.
(xii)Government will come up with regulations and establish Housing Regulatory
Authority in the housing sector to strengthen the regulation framework.
5.4 Technology support and its transfer
i. Technology support would continue to play a vital role in providing affordable shelter
for all groups.
ii. The Government would take an active lead in resource mapping and promoting and
using building materials and components based on agricultural and industrial wastes
through sustained research and development work. Further encouragement will be
provided for reuse of old building materials and recycling.
iii. Use of partially prefabricated factory made building components would also be
encouraged, especially for mass housing, so as to achieve speedy, cost effective and
better quality construction.
iv. Enforcement of the National Building Code for disaster resistant construction
technologies and planning as per NBC would be made mandatory and this would be
ensured by the State Governments/ Municipalities /Panchayaths.
v. Use of appropriate technological inputs for enhancing effectiveness of local building
materials will be encouraged. Innovative building materials, construction techniques
and energy optimizing features would be made an integral part of curriculum in
Architecture, Engineering Colleges, Polytechnics and Training Institutions and also
through appropriate awareness creation in Schools.
vi. Transfer of proven cost effective building materials and technologies would be
intensified through vast network of institutions including strengthening of the KESNIK/
Nirmithi Kendra’s and NGO’s and professional group in housing sector.
vii. Steps would be taken to include the specifications of new building materials and cost
effective technologies in the Specification of Works, Schedule of Rates of the Public
Works Departments and promote them vigorously.
viii.Standardization of various building components, based on local conditions would be
emphasized so as to get better quality products at competitive rates, through mass
production at decentralised locations and through SME initiatives.
ix. Building Material/components supermarkets/ retail outlets would be established to
provide easy and affordable access to quality building material/ components at
affordable prices. Access to river sand and forest products will be enabled.
x. Government would facilitate the creation of quality testing facilities for building
materials, products and construction across the State for ensuring quality control.
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xi. Documentation of all proven cost effective and disaster resistant technologies and
construction systems will be done and widely disseminated using print & electronic
media and demonstration projects
5.5 Infrastructure
i. The creation of a network of roads for safe and swift commuting, adequate and safe
water supply, efficient waste treatment and disposal, convenient public transport,
adequate power supply, a clean & healthy environment would be taken as an
integrated action plan with housing development. A major thrust for providing water
supply and sanitation will be taken up in all habitat settlements.
ii. Social Infrastructural amenities consisting of educational facilities (Nursery, Primary,
Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities, Research
Institutes), recreational facilities, sports fields and stadiums, medical facilities (clinics,
hospitals and allied health care), and e-connectivity would be facilitated in all
habitats, depending upon the scale and size of development.
iii. `Public- Private -Panchayath –Partnership’ approach for Infrastructure would be
devised for the development of all the areas.
iv. A `Habitat Infrastructure Action Plan’ would be developed to prevent and plug losses,
leakages and wastages that are existing in the system at various levels.
v. Specific initiatives would be taken to use Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas
(PURA) at different locations in a participatory manner using contribution from
various stakeholders.
vi. Steps would be taken to tap all financial resources (including domestic and
international funding institutions) including FDI as per Govt. of India guidelines into
infrastructure development.
vii. Transport connectivity via rail, road, air and waterways has a strong impact in
creating sustainable rural -urban growth. An optimum mix of reliable and eco-friendly
public transport systems would be planned to meet this requirement.
5.6 Sustainability concerns
5.6.1 General Concerns
i. Conservation techniques for optimum use of natural resources such as land, water,
forest cover and energy would be attempted.
ii. Sustainable strategies would be devised for the maintenance of housing and
infrastructure services.
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iii. Settlements would be planned in a manner, which minimises energy consumption in
production of building materials, construction systems, various building services,
transportation, power supply, water supply and other services.
iv. Growth of a city beyond its capacity imposes unbearable strain on its services.
Development of urban sprawls and satellite townships to take care of the larger
growth of cities will be taken up.
v. Decongestion and decentralization of cities is needed through development of
regional planning linked with fast transport corridors and connectivity for balanced
growth.
vi. Obligatory model bye-laws would be drawn up for use of renewable energy source
particularly solar water heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. Rain
water harvesting and aquifer recharging would be insisted to be taken up on priority.
Waste water recycling for larger neighbourhoods needs to be promoted for integrated
water management and water conservation.
vii. Use of natural lighting and ventilation systems will be encouraged including the
creation and maintenance of green open spaces, neighbourhood parks and
landscaping.
5.6.2 Environment Friendly, Energy Efficient and Cost Effective
Concerns
i. In order to reduce energy consumption and pollution, low energy consuming
construction techniques and materials would be encouraged. For this, Government
would promote use of such innovative and environment friendly, ecologically
appropriate and energy saving materials and products through fiscal concessions for
easy and affordable access to basic building materials and availing of Carbon
Credits.
ii. Development of Green Buildings would be encouraged with relevant Rating System
promoted by Indian Green Building Council like LEED Rating and appropriate fiscal
incentives would be considered for encouraging such initiatives.
iii. Use of wood has to be optimally done using timber substitutes. Use of bamboo
rubber wood, coir composite as wood substitute and in other building components,
would be encouraged.
iv. Use of natural lighting and ventilation systems will be encouraged including the
creation and maintenance of green open spaces, neighbourhood parks and
landscaping.
v. Government would encourage the setting up of eco-habitats or eco-villages as model
settlements using all environment friendly and energy saving options and products.
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5.6.3 Solid Waste Management
i. Efforts would be taken to form obligatory bye law and guidelines to have a zero waste
stage in residential habitats of urban as well as rural areas of the State.
ii. Steps would be taken for encouragement of household solid waste management
system to have solid wastes free neighbourhoods in the State.
iii. Awareness and encouragement will be given for the use of bio gas and household
vermi compost system.
iv. Efforts would be taken for capacity building and efficient handling of solid waste by
the local bodies.
5.6.4 Rain Water Harvesting
i. Efforts would be taken for proper enforcement of laws, rules and regulations for rain
water harvesting in residential habitats.
ii. Steps would be taken for the spread of the rain water harvesting techniques in a
campaign mode.
5.7 Employment issues in the building sector
i. The building construction sector provides the one of largest employment work force
generating sector. However nearly 55% of them are in the unskilled category. Skill
upgradation would result in higher productivity and income for the workers.
ii. The workers need to be trained and certified to keep abreast of technological
advancements in this sector and the institutional mechanism for this will be
strengthened and operationalised.
iii. Skill upgradation and induction of women at supervisory levels would be facilitated /
encouraged. Public agencies would take a lead in this. All training institutions would
be encouraged to enrol women on a preferential basis. Adequate provisions for the
safety and health of women engaged in construction activities which are hazardous
in nature would be made by the concerned. Efforts will be taken to provide support
services like crèches and temporary accommodation by the implementing authority at
the construction site.
iv. Efforts would be made to generate adequate funds for training and skill up gradation
and certification of construction workers.
v. With a view to increase productivity, efficiency, safety and speed in construction and
to remove drudgery, modern construction tools, equipments, appropriate machineries
would be introduced.
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5.8 Slum improvement and upgradation
i. Slum improvement programmes for upgrading the services, amenities, hygiene and
environment would be taken up with a view to make the State a Slum free State in
12th
Plan period.
ii. Slum reconstruction programmes for creating a better environment would be
encouraged. These would be based on the basis of audit of slum areas covering
health status, education, sanitation, environment, employment status and income
generation.
iii. Land sharing and pooling arrangements would be resorted to in order to facilitate
development of land and improvement of basic amenities in slums.
iv. Steps would be taken to provide the land or shelter to the poor / slum dweller which
are non-transferable for a specified period.
v. Convergence of developmental programmes would be attempted to improve the
income generating activities in slums have a direct bearing on housing and other
environment issues. The various development programmes would be converged to
cover the target group completely.
vi. Formation of multi-purpose cooperative societies of urban poor and slum dwellers
would be encouraged for providing better housing and environment to improve the
quality of life as well as for undertaking multifarious activities for the economic and
social development.
vii. The traditional rights of indigenous Adivasies/Fishermen families would be protected.
5.9. Special needs of housing for all working groups
Kerala’s working class consist of agricultural workers, plantation workers, fishermen,
handloom weavers, beedi workers, coir workers, jewelers artisans, handicraft workers, etc.
In many cases housing has to be integrated with home based work areas like beedi rolling
platform, beedi leaf storage, provision of pit and bench loom for weaving, fish drying area
and net and boat repair, pappadam / condiment / pickles making, cluster level coir
operation area for retting, coir reeling, yarn making, matt making, etc. The Policy would
encourage creation of house cum work area to be integrated and pooling the financial
resources for employment support facility creation from Development Commissioner –
Handlooms for weavers, Labour Commissioner for beedi workers and industrial workers,
JNNURM for employment generation of urban poor, Coir Board/ KVIC for coir sector
employment support and Khadi and Village Industry support, etc. for the work areas
creation, dovetailed with housing initiatives.
Multipurpose village level service cooperatives and other Micro credit institutions
would contribute to provide access to institutional credit for composite loans for productive
housing in rural areas.
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5.10. Special needs of working women, disabled and senior citizens
5.10.1 Women and housing
a. The issue of title for house / land in favour of women or joint name would be
encouraged.
b. The positive role of women in creating, maintaining sustainable housing has to be fully
harnessed. Women should be associated in participative planning process in design,
construction and maintenance of houses.
c. Special housing scheme for single working women and women headed household as
ownership condominium or rental hostel units would be taken up.
d. The special problems of domestic women workers would be addressed.
e. The need for creation of crèches / community centres for women construction worker
will be kept in view.
f. Skill upgradation / certification of women construction workers would be specially
covered to elevate them from unskilled to semi skilled and skilled construction workers.
g. Women headed self help groups would be encouraged to form saving cum loan
groups/ schemes for employment support and shelter options.
5.10.2 Physically challenged
The barrier free and special design features for housing the physically challenged as
per National Building Code will be incorporated and appropriate provisioning in housing
scheme and public buildings will be done.
5.10.3 Senior Citizens
The needs of senior citizens housing will be taken up through various agencies with
sensitively planned shelter options providing for dignity, caring concern and special
geriatric consideration with health and paramedical support facilities. The new
initiatives for Reverse Mortgage scheme benefiting senior citizens would be
encouraged.
5.11. Information Technology habitat
With major initiatives taken up for employment generation through Information
Technology Parks and BPO services, massive housing initiatives for the young women and
men will be needed and this will be taken up through IT Habitat approach including creation
of ownership housing and rental serviced apartments for all groups, at affordable terms.
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5.12. Habitat typology and Heritage conservation
The urban and rural housing typologies provide for sensitive planning and
architectural design features to blend with nature and take care of the climatological
features like high rain fall, hot humid climate, etc. The vernacular, traditional and local
housing typologies in both rural and urban housing would need to be nurtured and
conserved and suitably adapted in the contemporary context with new material forms and
construction technology options. The blending of rich architectural heritage and the housing
typologies into the new urban – rural skylines would be thrust areas for action. Appropriate
incentives for maintenance and up keep of Heritage Buildings and precincts will be
considered.
This could be done as a partnership initiative with the owners of old buildings, for the
benefit of the society without losing the property rights of the owner.
5.13. Habitat literacy
A major public awareness programme for providing awareness, appreciation and
application leading to habitat literacy will be launched. “Adequate and Affordable Housing
for All” in the 12th
Plan period will be taken up as a major movement through local bodies.
Use of print, electronic and other media would be utilized for the major habitat literacy
initiative for spreading message on sustainable habitat development. This would be done
through Housing Guidance Centres providing information and counseling services. This
could also be done through the services of Engineering Colleges, Architecture Schools,
Polytechnics and Indian Institute of Technology..
6. ACTION PLAN
6.1 Action plan would be drawn up to eradicate landlessness and houselessness during
the 12th
Year Plan by creating housing stock of 12 lakhs units.
6.2 Specific action plan would be prepared for meeting the housing needs of the
landless, SC/ ST / fishermen/traditionally employed and poorest of the poor.
6.3 The action plans would be based on a habitat based approach in consultation with
the end users group.
6.4 Housing and Habitat Development Plan would be prepared at local level integrating
with the poverty alleviation scheme.
6.5 Appropriate Action Plan would be designed to address the needs of housing for NRIs
and NRKs through public sector agencies
6.6 Sector oriented action plans would be drawn up at appropriate levels of
administration for upgradation of basic services.
6.7 Kerala State Housing Development Plan will provide a road map of actions
pertaining to institutional, legal, regulatory and financial initiatives to be taken up by
State in relation to (i) supply of land (ii) modification of Acts/Bye-laws (iii) technology
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promotion (iv) infrastructure provision (v) slum improvement, (vi) framework for
supply of basic services.
6.8 The Action Plan would cover preparation of Model Plan/Acts
including broad action areas for legal & regulatory reforms, broad areas for fiscal
concessions and financial sector reforms including innovations in the areas of
resource mobilization, etc.
6.9 Technical cell of Housing Department will be strengthened to
(a) Assess the status of `Human Settlements in Kerala’ in terms of `sustainability’,
`balanced regional development’, `shelter status’, access to basic services, nature
and dimension of poverty and creating data base on rural and urban housing in all
urban local bodies and 978 Grama panchayats.
(b) Strengthen the decentralization process in urban and rural areas for integrated
habitat development.
(c) Suggest inter-sectoral action plan to achieve Housing and Habitat related policy
objectives
(d) Carry out research; undertake field visits, meetings, etc. to gather information on (a),
(b) and (c) above.
6.10 Kerala State Housing Development Finance Corporation would be set up to
channelize higher flow of funds to the housing sector from International and National
institutions, NRIs/PIOs.
6.11 Kerala State Housing Board will be restructured and strengthened to take up housing
projects and social infrastructure development projects.
6.12 Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra will draw up action plans for dissemination of cost
effective, energy-efficient building materials, construction techniques expansion of
distribution of network, standardization and quality upgradation of building materials.
6.13 Technology innovation fund would be created for supporting innovative experiments
in the development of building technology.
6.14 Innovative models would be designed synergizing partnerships with public/private
/panchayats in developing social infrastructure and provision of basic services.
6.15 Housing Regulatory Authority would be set up to resolve issues of disputes in the
flat/building construction sectors and serve as grievance redressal mechanism for
apartment owners.
6.16 State will define the income limit and other factors for including persons in LIG/MIG
categories.
6.17 The distinct issues of women would be addressed through a programme of action
drawn in participatory mode.
6.18 Steps would be taken through the district development credit plan for higher in flow of
funds for housing of poor LIG/MIG.
6.19 Shelter fund will be created for augmenting financial resources to meet the needs of
the poor LIG/MIG.
6.20 Laurie Baker International School of Habitat Studies (LaBISHaS) will draw up specific
action plan for skill upgradation of workers productivity improvement and various
aspects of habitat development. It will be developed as an international Centre of
Excellence.
6.21 Technology innovation clusters/ housing and habitat parks would be set up with focus
on cost effective energy efficient building technology. Habitat literacy programmes
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would be designed and implemented with the involvement of people through Local
Self Government Institutions.
6.22 Monitoring Committee would be set up at all levels of Local Self Government and
State level to review the implementation of the Housing plan and suggest feed back
measures for improvement.
6.23 State Level Monitoring Mechanisms and data system will be set up for collection
and consolidation of data on housing stock plans.
6.24 Action for emerging NGOs, CBOs and private sector in improving housing stock and
supply basic services would be taken.
6.25 Appropriate livelihood programmes will be designed along with housing programmes
by ensuring stakeholder consultation.
6.26 Model Green buildings complying with the international standards will be set up for
creating awareness on energy efficiency and carbon emissions
7. CONCLUSION
The Government will promote and foster activities towards the creation of an
environment, enabling all stakeholders in the housing sector to contribute for the growth of
the sector. The State Government targets to launch housing schemes to ensure adequate
and affordable housing to all, on a sustainable habitat development mode, integrated with
livelihood support systems and special focus on the needs of the poor and economically
weaker sections of the society on rights based approach. The Government will attempt to
overhaul the legal, financial and institutional framework so that the development is facilitated
with contributions from public, private, co-operatives, NGOs etc. The ultimate objective of
the policy is to ensure “adequate and affordable housing for all leading to sustainable
development of human settlement, providing livelihood support programme”.
The policy would be reviewed once in five years and address the emerging issues,
evolve remedial measures and plan ahead. The Kerala Government reaffirms its
commitment to promote housing sector reforms and ensure affordable housing and shelter
services to all groups especially to the economically weaker sections of the society and the
marginalized.