Akanksha Dadhich vth year ‘A’

Roll No 10

Q1 Describe the working of State Housing Board? What will be your suggestion for the working of
these housing boards?

There are at least 17 Housing Boards across India, and they have been formed with the
purpose of expansion and proper development of rightly planned and properly located colonies
in their respective states.

Aim of Housing Board

 Construct houses and allocate them as per the income levels - high income, middle income
and low income groups.
 Formulating self-financing schemes to help high income and middle income groups.
 Assure housing solutions to the needy at affordable prices.
 Construct multi-storied apartments, shops, commercial establishments and rent them to raise
enough funds for financial security of the boards.
 Site selection and distribution of properties.

Suggestions for Housing Boards

a) Slum rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a
resource

b) Promotion of affordable housing for weaker section through credit linked subsidy

c) Affordable housing in partnership with Public & Private sectors and

d) Subsidy for beneficiary-led individual house construction or enhancement.