2. “Urban” in India is defined as a human
settlement with a minimum population of
5000 persons, with 75% of the male working
population engaged in non-agricultural
activities and a population density of at least
400 persons per sq. km. Further, all statutory
towns having a Municipal Corporation,
Municipal Council or Nagar Panchayat as well
as a Cantonment Board are classified as
“URBAN”
3. 99% of the housing shortage of 24.7 million at
the end of the 10th Plan pertains to the
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low
Income Groups (LIG) sectors.
National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)
61st Round reports that the number of urban
poor has risen by 4.4 million persons,
between 1993-94 to 2004-05.
From 12 in 1981 with 26.8% share of the total
urban population, the number of million plus
cities has increased to 35 in 2001 with 37%
share of the total urban population.
4. It is important to highlight the fact that the
informal sector in urban areas is growing
exponentially. In the decade 1991-2001, workers
classified as “marginal workers” registered an
increase of 360% as compared to an increase of
only 23% for workers classified as “main
workers.” As a consequence, the ratio of
marginal workers to total workers increased
from 2.2% in 1991 to 7.9% in 2001
The proportion of female workers to total
workers rose from 14.3% in 1991 to 16% in 2001
5. Itis important to highlight the fact that the
informal sector in urban areas is growing
exponentially. In the decade 1991-2001,
workers classified as “marginal workers”
registered an increase of 360% as compared
to an increase of only 23% for workers
classified as “main workers.” As a
consequence, the ratio of marginal workers
to total workers increased from 2.2% in
1991 to 7.9% in 2001.
The proportion of female workers to total
workers rose from 14.3% in 1991 to 16% in
2001
6. The way to bring about a symbiotic development
between rural and urban areas is by adopting “a
Regional Planning approach.”
In view of the fact that 50% of India’s population is
forecasted to be living in urban areas by 2041, it is
necessary to develop new integrated townships.
Development of sustainable habitat is closely related
to the adoption of ‘the Regional Planning approach’
while preparing Master Plans of towns/ cities, District
Plans and Regional/Sub-Regional Plans.
The new Habitat Policy reaffirms the importance of
small and medium urban agglomerates/towns which
have potential for future urban growth.
7.
8. Affordable Housing for All
Spotlight on EWS Housing for promoting
social inclusion
Special focus on SC,ST,BC, Minorities &
empowerment of women within ambit of
urban poor
9. The Cooperative Sector
The Labour Housing sector
The Employee Welfare Housing Sector
The Employer Housing Sector ,and
The Private Sector
10. The new policy considers the 74th
Amendment Act in terms of preparation of
District Plans by District Planning
Committees (DPCs) as a vital determinant of
systematic urban planning.
11. Facilitating
accessibility to serviced land and
housing with focus on economically weaker
sections and low income group categories.
Suitable restructuring for enabling both
institutions at the State and Centre levels as
well as the private sector for increasing
supply of land.
12. Addressing the special needs of women
headed households, single women, working
women and women in difficult circumstances
in relation to housing serviced by basic
amenities.
13. Forging strong partnerships between public,
private and cooperative sectors for
accelerated growth in the Housing Sector and
sustainable development of habitat
14. Developing cities/towns in a manner which
promotes a healthy environment,
encouraging use of renewable energy
resources and ensuring effective solid waste
management in collaboration with persons
involved in recycling activities.
Protecting our cultural heritage and
architecture as well as promoting traditional
skills with suitable adaptation to modern
technologies.
15. Develop Greenfield towns & integrated urban
housing extensions of existing towns with
complementary infrastructure or Special
Economic Zones (SEZs) with both FDI and
national investments in housing and
infrastructure.
Ensurethat such fully integrated housing
projects are well connected by MRTS
corridors.
16. Undertake research to respond to different
climatic conditions with a focus on transition
from conventional to innovative, cost
effective and environment friendly
technologies
Intensify efforts for transfer of innovative
technologies and materials from lab to field
17. The Central Government will encourage and
support the States to prepare a State Urban
Housing and Habitat Policy and also a State
Urban Housing & Habitat Action Plan
In order to augment sustainable and
affordable housing stock along with related
infrastructure like water, drainage,
sanitation, sewerage, solid waste
management, electricity and transportation,
the Action Plans of States/UTs should focus
on accelerated flow of funds for housing
(including various cost-effective slum-related
options) and infrastructure
18. The Ministry is introducing a new scheme for
providing interest subsidy of 5% on housing
loans by banks/HFCs & MFIs for EWS/LIG
segments of society for construction of
houses
It is aimed at providing 400,000 Dwelling
Units during the 11th Five Year Plan.
The total interest subsidy requirements for
the construction of 400,000 houses for EWS/
LIG segments financed during the next 4
years (2008-12) is projected at Rs. 1100
crores.
19. Total cost of a Low Cost Sanitation Unit with
superstructure is pegged at Rs.10,000 in
plains & Rs.12500 in hilly or difficult
terrains.
Subsidy by Central Govt. is 75%; Subsidy by
State Govt. is 15%; & Beneficiary
contribution is 10%.
Strong involvement of NGOs.
Adoption of a Citywide Approach.
Innovative Sanitation Systems.
Allocation of Rs.600 crores for urban areas
during the 11th Plan Period.
20.
21. Mandatory (ULB Level) Mandatory (State Level)
Adoption of double entry Implementation of decentralisation
system of accounting measures as envisaged in
Constitution 74th Amendment Act
Introduction of e-Governance Rationalisation of Stamp duty to
bring it down to no more than 5%
within next 7 years
Reform of property tax with
GIS-based Tax Mapping
Enactment of Community
Participation Law to
Internal earmarking for basic institutionalise citizen
services to the urban poor participation & Area Sabha
Provision of basic services to
Assigning or associating elected
ULBs with “city planning function”
urban poor – Accountability platforms for
parastatals
22. Revision of bye-laws to streamline the approval process for
construction
Simplification of legal and procedural frameworks
Introduction of Property Title Certification System in ULBs.
Earmarking at least 20-25% of developed land for EWS and LIG
category
Computerised process of registration of land and property
Revision of bye-laws to make water conservation measures in all
building
Bye- laws for reuse of recycled water
Administrative reforms
Structural reforms
Encouraging private-public partnership
23. Launching little entrepreneurial boats
SEAS : Small Enterprise Advisory Services
Advantages of Localisation
Advantages of Solidarity : scale of production
Matching demand for employment with
supply of skilled workers, supervisors and
managers
Skill Development Mission &
Non profit company for promotion of Skill
Development : Private Sector Employment.
24. Model guidelines from the Central
Government,
States to pass legislation for setting up a
State Urban Regulator,
Regulator to mediate disputes between ULBs
and Parastatals &
Regulator to ensure Provision of land at
institutional rates for “no profit no loss”
housing.
25. CityDevelopment Plan,
Master Plan,
Spatial Dimension of Financial Investments,
Role of Central ,State and Local
Governments &
Domestic Investment & FDI
26. A Tale of Two Cities,
The Antyodaya Approach,
BSUP Fund of each city &
Special Development Plan for the Urban
Poor of each city