MINIMUM STANDARDS

It is clear that cost of construction is directly proportional to the area covered. In low cost housing in the construction economy is a vital factor but one should not forget fact that if the minimum requirements of basic physical comfort in the dwellings are not met any economies affected are not worth. In order to meet these twin requirements of comfort and economy, to provide minimum standard accommodation one has to depend to the maximum extent on the cost effective construction technology. On the recommendations of the planning commission, Government of India has adopted the minimum standards which are following:

Given figure shows typical plans for low cost passing.