Question : HOUSING MISSION

(a) whether the Government is considering a comprehensive housing programme to cover both rural and urban poor, if so, the details thereof and the targets set for the scheme;

(b) whether any delay in launching the programme may increase the burden as more houses for economically weaker sections will have to be built in lesser number of years; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto along with the steps taken to accelerate the finalization of the programme?

THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (SHRI M.VENKAIAH NAIDU)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.

STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 320 FOR 18.03.2015 REGARDING HOUSING MISSION

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. In pursuance of the Government’s goal of providing “Housing to All” by 2022, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, after making extensive consultations with various stakeholders including State Governments, industry associations etc., is in the process of launching a comprehensive Housing Mission in place of its existing housing schemes to provide assistance to States/UTs for providing housing in urban areas.

Further, Ministry of Rural Development has also informed that, in pursuance of government’s priority of providing “Housing for All” by 2022, in consultation with the States, related Ministries and experts in rural housing, they are in the process of revamping their existing housing scheme into a Mission to provide assistance for housing in rural areas.