Housing Maintenance Controversy in Gujarat

The chapter delves into the controversy in Gujarat where 5,000 poor families in government-subsidized housing face eviction due to structural damage, with debates on responsibility for maintenance shifting between residents, contractors, and civic bodies. It explores the deteriorating conditions of houses in schemes like BSUP, highlighting issues like leakages and lack of maintenance, sparking concerns about construction quality and accountability. Opposition parties express concerns about poor construction quality and demand a minimum 30-year lifespan for buildings in government-funded housing schemes before being declared unfit for occupation.