Satisfaction on Physical Facilities of Dwelling Units under Low Income Public Housing in Kerala - An Analysis and Review

Kerala, an Indian state in the south, is highly renowned for having high human development indices, especially in the areas of education and health. Notwithstanding these successes, the state still has serious housing problems, especially for its low-income citizens. Public housing for low-income individuals is an important sector in which the state has made significant investments. Kerala has gone a long way in terms of sheltering its impoverished citizens. Numerous initiatives, like as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), have been successfully used to build thousands of houses. Launched in 2017, the LIFE Mission seeks to house every homeless family by 2024. The state has been building homes and apartments as part of its aim, making sure that necessities like power, water, and sanitary facilities are available. The demand for affordable housing still outpaces the supply despite these efforts. Due to increased urbanisation and population expansion, shortages are particularly acute in metropolitan areas. Even if they have more room, rural communities still struggle with connection and infrastructure. This article looks at Kerala's low-income public housing situation as it stands now, the satisfaction on the physical facilities of the dwelling unit, the difficulties it faces, and possible solutions for sustainable growth.

House, Human Development, Affordable Housing

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