Towards A Sustainable Habitat in India

Abstract

Sustainable Habitat is the need of many countries world over. In India, the problem is much starker with an estimated housing shortage of around 18 million houses, with 99% of this in the economically weaker sections of society. This paper sets out the concept of sustainable habitat, relevance in India; the institutions and agencies responsible for formulating and implementing sustainable habitat policies; government initiatives, changing trends in development sector; some good practices on Sustainable habitat from India.

Research Methodology

The methodology applied is explorative in nature. The data is collected using secondary sources. Various reports, and studies have been referred to, in the present research. The sources from where the data has been collected is listed below:

• Research papers on the related topic


• Web resources related to the topic


• Other Published material related to the topic

Objectives of the Study

• Achieve clarity and understanding about the concept, core principles and indicators of sustainable habitat


• Appreciate the application of the concept in the housing sector


• Document Key Initiatives Undertaken in India towards Sustainable Habitat


• Explore areas of further research that build into the theory of sustainable habitat