Vikas Rikhye

Mr Vikas Rikhye,Realtor and Real Estate Blogger

With all around Real-estate development in Gurgaon it seems that Housing problem in this fast growing township has met with a comfortable solution.The news papers, full of advertisements of prominent builders promising Luxury Villas & Luxury Apartments endorse of a fabulous life style matching international standards.

But in one of my articles: Gurgaon Needs Economic Growth with Social Justice , I remember having mentioned:

While Prominent Builders are competing with each other in offering Luxurious Villas & Apartments with a price tag ranging 50 lacs to 2.5 crores and above leaving no scope for a common man to even own a simple shelter, as the uncontrolled land prices are much beyond his means

This scene has started appearing in other parts of the nation.

As it seems that housing sector has been only targeted for Rich & Affluent segment of society leaving no scope for middle/low income group. It therefore calls for a meticulous planning to protect the interest other section of the society as well.

It is the need of the hour to explore the possibilities / options for affordable housing for one and all.

It is understood from sources that the subject of “Affordable Housing” was discussed in recently concluded three day national conference, NATCON 2008 organized by Real Estate Developers’ Association (CREDAI).

It is also understood that in this conference that was attended by ,The State Minister of Housing & Poverty Alleviation , CREDAI Chairman Kumar Gera , Hiranandani Construction Managing Director Mr.Niranjan Hiranandani and other dignitaries ,who made a very valuable contribution.

It would be a matter of a great appreciation if some of NGOs participate in organizing seminars & conferences to stimulate ideas /option on affordable housing and pass on the same to concerned authorities ,acting as helping hand.