India Plans Dedicated Research Centre for Affordable Housing Scheme

Centre is looking to forge global partnerships in research and data analytics to strengthen its affordable housing strategy under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-urban (PMAY-U) and set up a dedicated research centre.

- Rituraj Baruah

Drawing from the experience of the first phase of the scheme, the ministry of housing and urban affairs will focus on data compilation and statistical analysis to support interventions from the government for affordable housing and ensuring housing for all, said two people in the know of the developments.

The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee for the flagship urban housing scheme has approved the creation of a research centre for affordable housing as part of PMAY-Urban 2.0 and also suggested a study of international experiences in countries like France, Singapore, and the Netherlands and consultation with global players including UN Habitat, they said.