Government Housing Supply In Pune

Old Buildings 

As buying houses are increasingly becoming un-affordable, the MHADA(Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority) has undertaken the construction of residential buildings Government housing supply in Pune under various housing schemes for different sections of the society. A special housing scheme for the rural and urban scheduled caste population was conceived by the State Government.

The funds of almost Rs 846 crores had been released for
urban areas, but only seven percent of houses were constructed in the past five years. But the scheme has managed to work well in rural areas with around 63 percent implementation. The scheme had aimed at providing housing for the scheduled caste section in both urban and rural areas which was sanctioned by the state government in 2008.

Eligibility

This scheme was applicable to those who have been living in the state for more than 15 years. Moreover, the income slabs for allot-tees were also introduced. For Economically weaker section, the income should be Rs 8000, Lower income group ranges between Rs 8,001 to 12,000 while middle income group ranges between Rs 12,000 to 20,000.

The district social welfare officer was to implement and the directorate of social welfare of Pune was to be the controlling and monitoring authority. Although the funds were received on time but the implementation of this project has been infinite. Around 25,000 houses were proposed to be built in urban areas between 2008 and 2011 but unfortunately only 367 were developed. Between 2011 and 2012 around 64,355 houses were proposed to be developed but only 9,330 houses were built.

Present status

For the year 2008 to 2009 Rs 11 crores were received as grants , Rs 20 crores were received for 2009-10 and Rs 30 crores for 2011-12. And for 2013 only Rs 18 crores has been released as grants so far.

According to directorate of social welfare, major hurdle in the proper implementation of the scheme in the urban area was because of land acquisition. Owing to land scarcity and inability of beneficiaries in paying corporation fees, the scheme for SC housing could not be successful.

Supply of LIG and EWS housing by government is required because the private developers are not able to supply housing in this segment. Government provides various housing schemes for different strategy of the society, but implementation of these schemes is the general problem faced by beneficiaries and stakeholders. It was the failure on part of the government and the implementing agency. Although funds are getting transferred, but the housing for the poor remains on one piece.