The PPT deals certain innovative design approaches adopted by Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development, India in solving the acute housing shortage being faced in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India

1. HOUSING THE NEEDY AND NOT THE
GREEDY
A CASE OF UTTAR PRADESH HOUSING &
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INDIA
Prof. Subodh Shankar & Ar. Mukesh Ruhela

2. All India Housing Shortage- 2012
Category Numbers in Millions %
EWS 10.55 56.18
LIG 07.41 39.44
Total 17.96 95.62
MIG & above 00.82 04.38
Grand Total 18.78 100.00
*Source: Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation (MoHPA,) - GOI

3. Vacant Houses in India
HT: New Delhi:23.09.2012

4. NO ONE HOME:Supply outstrips demand
as two lakh apartments lie vacant in
Bangalore

5. “Sensing an opportunity, builders have
mushroomed in the city. The increase
in the number of vacant houses is due
to oversupply.”
- M. Ramesh, Vice Chairperson, Builders
association of India- Bangalore Chapter
:

6. U.P. Housing & Development Board
Established under ‘Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam
Vikas
Parishad (UPAVP) Adhiniyam, 1965’ with the
prime
objective of solving the housing problem of the
State of Uttar Pradesh.

7. The Vision Statement of the Board
“UPAVP shall strive its best to ensure
affordable housing in environmentally
invigorating habitats with inclusive facilities
especially for the economically weaker
section, low and middle income groups and
competitive price options for the other sections
of the society”

8. Type Numbers %
EWS / SSP/
SITES
126912 43.85
LIG 40404 14.78
MIG 24029 08.79
HIG 6180 02.26
SFS 16295 05.96
PLOTS * 60041 21.96
OTHERS 6554 02.40
TOTAL 2,73,382 100.00
Properties Developed by the Board till March, 2014

9. Participation in all India projects & competitions and
working out innovative solutions
• HUDCO DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT GHATWASAN YOJNA (NOW
KAMLA
NAGAR), AGRA
• THE 1976 PRIZE WINNING SCHEME AT RSM NAGAR, LUCKNOW
• THE FIRST PRIZE WINNING PROJECT IN R.S.M. NAGAR, LUCKNOW
• THE SECOND PRIZE WINNING PROJECT at NANDAN PURA, JHANSI
• ASHRAYA YOJNA, DEENDAYALPURAM,TAKROHI , LUCKNOW

10. HUDCO’s Demonstration Project at Agra
HUDCO’s First Ever Demonstration project
 Collaborator U. P. Housing and Development Board
 Location Ghatwasan Yojna (now Kamla Nagar) Agra
 Year: 1974-75
 Project objective Demonstration of the potential of low rise
constructions on high land
costs
 Project area 1.72 hectares
 Unit plot area 36 sqm.
 Ultimate built up area 50sqm.
 Density 266 DU/ Ha. or 1330 PPH
 PA rate Rs.286 per sq.mt.

11. The Layout Plan: HUDCO Demonstration Project- Agra
Project area
1.72 Ha
DU’s : 480
Density: 266 DU/
Ha. or 1330 PPH

12. The Unit Design: HUDCO Demonstration Project, Agra
Unit Plot Area: 36
sqm
Built up Area: 50 sqm
PA Rate: Rs. 286 / sq.

13. Cost Reduction Measures
 Shorter roof span-
 Service core of two adjacent units are combined
 Reduced ceiling height for WC;
 RBC roofing in place of conventional RCC roofing;
 Walls plastered on one side (external) only
 Rammed earth filled mud gobar laped flooring;
Can be replaced by the house owner with a suitable floor finish at a later
stage
 Brick Jali work in place of regular windows.

14. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ALL INDIA HOUSING DESIGN
COMPETITIONS
Unique distinction of having bagged the Third, First and
Second prizes in Hari Om Ashram Trust sponsored
HUDCO’s all India Low Cost Housing Competitions
1976: Third Prize: Ram Sagar Mishra Nagar,
Lucknow
1979: First Prize: Ram Sagar Mishra Nagar,
Lucknow
Second Prize: Nandanpura, Jhansi
(Bundelkhand)

15. The 1976 Prize Winning Scheme at RSM Nagar, Lucknow
Intent To Design and develop a low cost housing
project consisting of 200 dwellings
alongwith a community centre cum
primary school and a shopping arcade,
within 12 months
Project Site RSM Nagar, Lucknow
Project area 1.72 Ha.
Unit Plot Area 45.8 sqm.
Unit Built up area 17.1 sqm (First Phase)
Density 124 DU/ Ha.
Roofing: Partially precast RB panels with RCC joists

16. Layout Plan of 1976 Prize winning Scheme at RSM Nagar , Lucknow
Project Area: 1.72
Ha
Units: 200
Density: 120 DU/
Ha
Facilities: Community
Centre + Shopping
platforms

17. The Typical Housing Unit
Unit Plot Area:
45.8
sqm.
Unit Built up Area:
17.1sqm
(First Phase)
Innovation : Partially
precast RB paneled
roofing with RCC
joists

18. THE 1979 LOW COST HOUSING DESIGN COMPETITION
Intent To demonstrate through on site
implementation of actual projects and
the best designs with innovative
construction materials and techniques
Dwellings 400 divided in to 7 types
Amenities a convenient shopping centre, a
multipurpose Community centre
cum Nursery school.
Density 60 -120 DU/Ha
Const. period 9 months.

19. Dwellings Details of Low Cost Housing Design Competition 1979
Income
Category
Type No of Units All inclusive
Cost
EWS E 1
E 2
120
60
5,000/-
7,500/-
LIG L 1
L2
L3
80
60
40
9,000/-
13,000/-
17,500/-
MIG M 1
M 2
24
16
20,000/-
25,000/-

20. THE FIRST PRIZE WINNING PROJECT IN RSM NAGAR, LUCKNOW
Project area 2.80 Ha.
Units 400 units,
Density 145 DU/ Ha.
Innovations Half brick staggered walling system,
Flyash lime sand plaster,
Mud dung spreading on floor,
Common door shutter for 2 openings in EWS
houses.

21. Type No. of
Units
Plot Area
(Sq.M.)
Plinth
Area
(Sq.M.)
Accommodation
EWS
E-1
E-2
LIG
L-1
L-2
L-3
MIG
M-1
M-2
116
60
78
61
43
26
16
22.4
32.0
41.2
41.2
62.7
87.0
87.0
16.6
18.0
18.6
30.3
31.9
36.0
46.0
Multi Purpose Room + WC
Room, Cooking, WC+ Bath
1 Room, Cooking Space, WC,
Bath
2 Rooms, Cooking Space, WC,
Bath
2 Rooms, Cooking Space, WC,
Bath
Living, 1 Bed, Kitchen, WC , Bath
Living, 2 Bed, Kitchen, WC , Bath
DETAILS OF HOUSES : RSM NAGAR, LUCKNOW

22. Layout Plan of 1979 Prize winning Scheme at Lucknow
Project Area: 2.1 Ha
Units: 400
Density: 145 DU/ Ha
Facilities: Community
cum School, Shops

23. E-1 Type House at HUDCO Competition Project, RSM Nagar, Lucknow

24. LIG & MIG Type Houses at HUDCO Competition Project, RSM Nagar, Lucknow
Design Type M-1

25. THE SECOND PRIZE WINNING PROJECT at NANDAN PURA, JHANSI
 Location Nandanpura scheme on Jhansi-
Shivpuri State Highway.
 Characteristics Semi rocky terrain
Hot and arid climate
Sparse population
 Project Area 3.10 Ha.
 Density 130 DU/ Ha.
 Innovations Roof- Locally available 8 cms. thick
sand stone slabs.
Flooring- Laid in 2.5 cms thick stone pattias.
Walls: Cast –in situ Sand Stone Blocks

26. Layout Plan- HUDCO Competition Project, Nadanpura, Jhansi
Project Area: 3.10
Ha
Housing Units: 404
Density: 130 DU/Ha
Facilities:
Community Centre
+ Shops

27. Houses at HUDCO Competition Project, Nadanpura, Jhansi

28. The Community Centre HUDCO Competition Project, Nadanpura, Jhansi

29. ASHRAYA YOJNA, DEENDAYALPURAM,TAKROHI , LUCKNOW
Location Deendayal Puram, Takrohi, on the out
skirts of Indira Nagar, Lucknow
Beneficiary Marginalized people like rickshaw
pullers or the construction labour etc.
Project Area 4.42 Ha.
House Types Single storied –exponential: 3 types
Innovation Repayment Plan of Rs.5/-;Rs.10/- &
Rs.15/- per day

30. Type No. of
Units
Plot Area
(Sq.M.)
Plinth
Area
(Sq.M.)
Accommodation
G-12/25
(Rs.5 per day)
G-15/25
(Rs.10per day)
G-15/25
(Rs.15per day)
150
264
300
25
25
25
12.24
15.00
15.00
Room + Future Store/ W.C.
(Replicable on upper floor)
Room+W. C. (Semi finished)
(Replicable on upper floor)
Room+ W. C. (Finished)
(Replicable on upper floor)
Details of the Dwellings: Ashraya Yojna, Lucknow

31. Layout Plan of Ashraya Yojna, Lucknow
Project area: 4.42 Ha
No. of D.U.: 714
Density: 162 DU/ Ha
or 810 PPH
Facilities: Community
Centre + School+
Dispensary+ Shopping

32. Typical House Design: Ashraya Yojna, Lucknow
Plot Area: 25 sqm.
Built up area:15sqm.
Exponential- on
Ground and on First
Floor
4 ½ “ staggered brick
walls- CBRI
technique

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