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Housing Cooperatives in India: Awareness, Training Gaps, and the Need for Strategic Revitalization in Affordable Housing

Author(s) Dr. Dipika Bhowmik
Country India
Abstract Housing cooperatives in India were envisioned as a collective mechanism to address the pressing need for affordable housing, especially for low- and middle-income groups. Despite their historical significance and institutional backing through bodies like the National Cooperative Housing Federation (NCHF), their current contribution to housing finance has become marginal—declining from 10.41% of the total housing loans in 2001 to a mere 0.05% in 2021. This study investigates two primary dimensions: (i) the level of awareness among existing and prospective homeowners regarding housing cooperatives as a provider of housing and housing finance, and (ii) the extent and scope of education, training, and information dissemination programs aimed at promoting cooperative housing. Using primary data collected through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 112 respondents, the study finds an alarmingly low level of awareness across all key dimensions. Additionally, a review of national training and educational initiatives reveals that most programs are limited to cooperative insiders, with minimal outreach to the general public. The findings suggest that despite their affordability and institutional advantages, housing cooperatives suffer from a lack of visibility and public engagement. The paper recommends policy interventions to expand public-oriented training and awareness campaigns, re-emphasize cooperative principles under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act (2002), and reposition cooperatives as viable competitors in the modern housing finance landscape.
Keywords Housing, Housing cooperatives, Affordable housing, Cooperative housing finance, Public awareness
Field Sociology > Banking / Finance
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50952
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9vh
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