All developed nations have created mass housing for their citizens, or created conditions for the private sector to play a role in filling the void where govt has left off. In India there is no govt to speak of- thus there are no govt services for the aam aadmi. It's time the federal govt a federal agancey like HUD in the US, for created housing stock in every city and town in the nation on an emergency basis. Not only would this provide low-cost shelter to the hundreds of millions now homeless, but add a filip to the economy by directly creating tens of millions of construction jobs and indirectly in the construction related industries from cement, steel, roofing, hardware, electrical, plumbing, appliances etc, etc. This way govt could provide low-cost housing for the aam aadmi, while the private players provide high-priced housing for the well-heeled and well-off. Also Federal Govt must take the initiative in 'Urban Redevelopment and Rehabilitation' employing phirang architects and planners if necessary for creating cohesive and comprehensive master-plans, not just for the momemnt, but for the 21st century, in addition to taking responsibility for providing mass, low-cost housing, on a priority basis.
