1. SUBMMITED BY:
TANVI GUJARATHI.
AKSHATA HASE.
SWAPNIL KANSE.
AZIZUR KHAN.
NIKHIL MEHTA.

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.

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.

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