1. PREFACE

1.1 ABSTRACT

This study examines the problems and difficulties that arise in housing for EWS and Slum Rehabilitation Authorities (SRA) in various contexts, with an emphasis on two important local case studies: Surat and Ahmedabad. In order to meet the housing requirements of the EWS, the investigation looks at various housing programs through the perspective of incrementality. The opening section of the essay examines the common problems and difficulties EWS communities encounter while trying to find suitable and cheap housing in urban locations. It emphasizes the necessity of creative solutions to meet these difficulties and enhance the quality of life for EWS communities.

The SRA housing program and its execution in Surat and Ahmedabad are the subjects of the study. It critically assesses the SRA initiative's success in offering residents of slums and EWS communities affordable, sustainable home options. The study also explores incrementality's function within the SRA structure taking into account the ability to provide long-term adaptable housing alternatives that meet the changing demands of EWS residents.

The study investigates the actual implementation of incrementality in the framework of EWS and SRA housing via in-depth case studies of regional initiatives including Bhestan and Kosad Awas Yojna. It examines the advantages, difficulties, and results of incremental techniques, including individual empowerment, accessibility, involvement of the neighbourhood, and sustainability. The study also covers the institutional and policy backing needed to make incrementality deployment in EWS and SRA housing programs possible. It examines how effectively advocating and putting into practice incremental housing solutions involves the involvement of local authorities, urban planners, builders, and community stakeholders.

The investigation highlights the value of context-dependent strategies that take into account the particular socioeconomic and environmental variables of each region. Policymakers, designers, and other scholars can benefit from the study's insightful recommendations for improving the construction of housing programs that meet the requirements of EWS populations while promoting equitable and environmentally friendly urban growth.

1.2 KEYWORDS

Economically Weaker Section Upward Mobility

Issues in EWS Basic Infrastructure

Slum Rehabilitation Authority Community development

Incrementality Affordability

Inclusion of Incrementality Flexibility

Sustainability

Financial Stability