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AnalysisCPPRFriday, 28 August 2026

Rethinking Kerala’s Pollution Control Fees for Flats and Apartments

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High-rise apartments are becoming increasingly important to Kerala’s urban housing landscape as urbanisation expands and the distinction between urban and rural areas continues to diminish. With limited developable land, a long coastline and extensive ecologically sensitive areas, the scope for […] The post Rethinking Kerala’s Pollution Control Fees for Flats and Apartments appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceCentre for Public Policy Research
PublishedFriday, 28 August 2026
Affected Population~100 million urban housing shortage, 30 million rural
Key Numbers
PMAY: 4.13 crore houses total sanctioned
Urban housing shortage: 10 million units
Affordable Housing Fund: Rs 25,000 crore
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsNHBMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCBSmart Cities Mission
Key Stakeholders
HomebuyersReal Estate DevelopersSlum DwellersForest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Housing22 tracked→Climate & Environment144 tracked→Urban Development53 tracked→
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