Housing remains central to development of individuals, communities, societies, states, nations and planet. Considered as one of three basic human necessities, shelter has occupied and shall continue to occupy critical space in defining quality of life. Besides taking care of life and liberty, shelter remains major driver of economic development besides generator of large-scale employment. With large number of industries involved in producing goods, components and services used in making housing, shelter is known for its role and importance in promoting industrialization and urbanization. Occupying largest space in cities and having largest count in the built environment, housing is known to define the personality and basic character of the cities. Providing space for the family to share and live together, housing is also viewed and valued for its connectivity with health and happiness. Mandated and valued by United Nations in its various declarations, providing housing for all remains the universal agenda of all nations. However, providing shelter for all remains the most formidable challenge and opportunity for all national governments.
Jit Kumar Gupta (Tue,) studied this question.