At the slum decadal growth rate of 34%, the slum households are
projected to go upto 18 million. 2 million non-slum urban poor households are
proposed to be covered under the Mission. Hence, total housing shortage
envisaged to be addressed through the new mission is 20 million.
The Mission is being implemented during 2015-2022 and provides central
assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and other implementing agencies through
States/UTs for:- In-situ
Rehabilitation of existing slum dwellers using land as a resource through
private participation
- Credit Linked
Subsidy
- Affordable
Housing in Partnership
- Subsidy
for beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancement.
Credit linked subsidy component is being implemented as a Central Sector Scheme while other three components as Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
All statutory towns as per Census 2011 and towns notified subsequently would be eligible for coverage under the Mission.
In the spirit of cooperative federalism, mission provides flexibility to the States for choosing the best options amongst four verticals of mission to meet the demand of housing in their states. Process of project formulation and approval in accordance with the mission Guidelines has been left to the States so that projects can be formulated, approved and implemented faster
A Technology Sub-Mission under the Mission has been set up to facilitate adoption of modern, innovative and green technologies and building material for faster and quality construction of houses. Technology Sub-Mission also facilitates preparation and adoption of layout designs and building plans suitable for various geo-climatic zones. It will also assist States/Cities in deploying disaster resistant and environment friendly technologies.