95% of this deficit is around the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) and LIG (Low Income Group) segments, which technically puts the figure at a staggering 18 million units in this category (approximately).
According to one survey annual investments of the tune USD110 to 120 billionis being invested in the housing sector.
Annual real estate sector investments during past one decade witnessed average growth of 5 to 6 per cent.
Both the central and state governments are spending about USD5 to 6 billion annually, which is about three per cent of the current investments in the real estate sector, or one per cent of its annual expenditure.
