Economic Survey calls for adaptive strategies & policies for cost-effective and sustainable housing

The 2023-24 Economic Survey calls for adaptive strategies for sustainable housing and emphasizes recycling construction and demolition waste (CDW). With the construction sector expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025, generating substantial CDW, the survey highlights the need for environmentally responsive waste management, policy interventions, and incentives for private recyclers to minimize environmental impacts and improve material efficiency.