EXPERT OPINION : Affordable Housing for the Weaker Sections

Shelter is a basic human need next only to food and clothing. The global human settlements strategy as envisaged in the Habitat Agenda envisions a world devoid of shortage of shelter. The objective stresses on the participation of various stakeholders and interest groups in the decision making process, co-operation of political, financial and technical functionaries and partnerships among public, private and community sectors in implementation. The economically weaker sections are the backbone of the society and provide much of the services, which make the cities run effectively and improve the quality of life of its citizens. They provide support to…