Existing State of Group Housing Shortages and Household Quality of Life in India

India&s;s urban population, which was 377 million in 2011, has grown to 437 million by 2021, making up 36% increase of the total population. The urbanization level is expected to reach 50% in the next three to four decades (MoHUPA, 2013) . Urbanization and economic growth are closely interlinked, with over 60% of the country&s;s GDP contributing to urban India. Housing is considered an “engine of economic growth” and can contribute significantly to the economy. Since independence, numerous housing schemes have been implemented to improve the living conditions of economically weaker and low-income groups. The “Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission” (JNNURM), the Two Million Housing Programme, the “Interest Subsidy for Housing the Urban Poor” (ISHUP), the “Affordable Housing in Partnership” (AHIP) Scheme, and the “Interest Subvention and Habitat Policy” (NUHHP) are just a few of the initiatives the Indian government has launched to address the urban housing shortage. The “Model Real Estate Regulation Act”, “National Urban Land Policy”, “Model Legal Framework for Assigning Property Rights to Slum Dwellers”, and other efforts are being considered by the “Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation” (MoHUPA). Noise pollution can negatively impact residents’ well-being due to high-rise buildings situated in densely populated areas ( Garg et al., 2010 ). Maintenance costs can put financial stress on residents, especially in affordable housing projects. Community dynamics can be isolating due to the vertical nature of the housing, and elevator breakdowns and power outages can disrupt daily life. Environmental concerns arise from the environmental impact of high-rise construction, including energy consumption for air conditioning and transportation ( Siddiqui & Dalbehera, 2017 ). Sustainable building practices are essential to mitigate these issues. India&s;s high-rise group housing quality can be enhanced through green building practices, community engagement, affordability, public transportation, infrastructure upgrades, noise mitigation, security, and regulatory reforms.