Exploring the adequacy of PMAY-G houses in some mining areas of Paschim Bardhaman District, West Bengal

Sumana Nandi and Tapas Mistri

Indian Growth and Development Review, 2025, vol. 19, issue 1, 56-75

Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this study is to assess the adequacy of houses constructed under the PMAY-G scheme in selected mining-vulnerable areas within Paschim Bardhaman District, specifically investigating the program’s effectiveness in addressing the area’s susceptibility.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a mixed research approach, this study evaluates the qualitative adequacy of housing using a questionnaire survey conducted in both vulnerable and non-vulnerable zones. A five-point Likert scale is used to gauge housing adequacy with Descriptive Statistics serving as the primary analytical tool.FindingsThe findings revealed an overarching deficiency in housing across various components, highlighting the precarious living conditions that are prevalent in these areas. Most respondents perceived that the houses provided under PMAY-G are qualitatively inadequate in mining areas compared with non-mining areas.Research limitations/implicationsThese results offer valuable insights for evaluating the efficacy of low-cost affordable public housing in the study area, and suggest measures to enhance the qualitative adequacy of future housing construction.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the scant literature on the PMAY-G scheme in the context of housing adequacy in the mining zone of India. This analysis may help identify possible sustainable development resolutions and assist policymakers in developing integrated sustainable development strategies.

Keywords: PMAY-G; Mining; Housing; Vulnerable; Adequacy; Amenities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/IGDR-03-2025-0043

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