Rural Housing: Policies & Practices

Book Details:

• Author: Bhaskar Majumder

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 8131601080

• Pages: 372

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches

• Release Date: 01-01-2007

About the Book:

This book addresses the housing security issues faced by rural communities in Uttar Pradesh, India. It explores not just the dwelling units but also vital utility services such as roads, water supply, sewage systems, electricity, and facilities like markets and health centers. The study provides a comparative analysis of both government-supported housing and self-initiated housing programs, highlighting their effectiveness and challenges.

The author argues that housing, particularly in rural settings, plays a crucial role in fulfilling basic needs. Providing low-cost, environmentally friendly housing for the poor could serve as a catalyst for broader economic development, allowing families to invest their time and resources in more productive endeavors. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that free housing programs can directly enhance the real income of asset-poor households by freeing up labor and funds that would otherwise go into building homes.

Contents:

• Housing and Infrastructure in Rural Uttar Pradesh

• Government-Supported Housing vs. Self-Initiated Housing

• Comparative Analysis of Housing Programs

• The Role of Housing in Fulfilling Basic Needs

• Low-Cost Housing: Sustainability and Benefits

• Housing as an Asset for Economic Empowerment

About the Author:

Bhaskar Majumder is a senior faculty member in Economics at the G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad, and a visiting faculty at the Malaviya Centre for Peace Research, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. An experienced writer and researcher, he has authored four books and published several research papers in reputed journals. He has also contributed chapters to various volumes on social sciences and has been involved in a number of research projects funded by prestigious institutions such as the Planning Commission, ICSSR, and the World Bank.