Housing conditions and housing shortage in India - an interstate analysis

Abstract

This paper makes an attempt to examine the existing housing conditions and quantify the extent of housing shortage in Indian economy. The main objectives of the study are: (a) to examine the growth and composition of housing stock; (b) to estimate the extent of housing shortage using alternative criteria; (c) to forecast the likely magnitude of housing shortage in the years 1980-81 and 1990-91 and (d) to examine the overall investment implications of the housing policy aiming at eliminating the housing shortage by 1990-91. The study covers the period from 1960-61 onwards. The analysis of housing conditions and housing shortage is made separately for rural and urban areas at the state level.