Experts call for faster approvals, digital land records and a dedicated affordable housing policy in India
Industry leaders at an ASSOCHAM conference urged the Indian government to speed up project clearances, digitise land records and adopt a focused affordable-housing policy to curb rising home prices.
At an ASSOCHAM gathering in New Delhi, real-estate experts identified high land prices, protracted clearance processes and obsolete land-record systems as key barriers to affordable housing. They proposed a single-window clearance mechanism to consolidate approvals and accelerate project timelines. Digital land records were urged to improve transparency and reduce disputes.
Ashwinder R Singh highlighted the urgency of a dedicated affordable-housing policy to address the widening gap between home prices and buyer purchasing power. Pradeep Aggarwal emphasized the shift toward smarter, greener construction and the role of technology in enhancing efficiency. Collectively, the panel called for coordinated policy action and tech adoption to sustain sector growth.
Why it matters
Housing affordability and project delays affect millions of Indian homebuyers and the broader economy.
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