Abstract

Shelter or house is one of the basic needs for anyone’s survival and construction of a house will be a dream of every person or families in their life time. Shelter not only provides security to people, but also provides social relationships and improves standard of living. At the same time, housing became an essential part, not just a place to live, but also a place to work and grow. This basic need cannot be met without the aid of organizational support. To meet the increasing demand for housing, both Government of Karnataka and Government of India has actively developed housing policies. Housing for the poor and oppressed has become a priority in both rural urban areas of the state. Over the years, successive governments have given greater priority to housing shortages and increased financial allocations. Karnataka government has many welfare schemes for people belonging to economically disadvantaged group. To provide decent housing to the house less group of individuals in the state. This research paper discussed the various housing schemes launched by both the state and central government to the rural economically weaker section people and also explains about How the government reach this type of schemes to the rural beneficiaries. This paper specially concentrates on the various housing schemes were implemented in Chamarajanagara District of Karnataka State.