Housing Inequality in Gujarat: A Welfare Scheme's Mixed Blessings Gujarat's Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana, launched nearly a quarter century ago, aims to provide secure housing for economically weaker families.
The scheme has helped countless individuals from marginalized communities build their own homes, but its limitations and complexities raise crucial questions about the state's commitment to addressing systemic inequalities.
The scheme allocates Rs 1,20,000 for house construction in both urban and rural areas. However, this assistance comes with a multitude of strings attached.