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India grapples with a significant housing problem, particularly for its low-income population. The housing market has traditionally favored middle and higher-income groups due to perceived profitability, resulting in a considerable disparity between the supply and demand for affordable homes among lower-income individuals. This persistent challenge has left millions of people in India facing inadequate housing conditions. As of 2021, the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reported that 34% of the global population resides in Kacha or Semi-Kacha Houses. In response to this pressing concern, the Indian government, in collaboration with entities such as the Telangana State Housing Corporation Limited (TSHCL), has made concerted efforts to alleviate the housing crisis. TSHCL, as a government-owned corporation, plays a pivotal role in advancing affordable housing initiatives in Telangana. To better understand the factors influencing affordable housing in India, this research focuses on affordable housing projects managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Telangana. The study aims to identify the factors affecting project productivity through an extensive questionnaire survey featuring 96 questions. Responses were gathered from 180 participants, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Consultants, Site Engineers, Contractors, and Builders. The collected data underwent rigorous analysis using the Relative Importance Index (RII) method. This analytical approach enabled researchers to pinpoint critical factors contributing to the challenges affecting affordable housing projects in Telangana. Furthermore, to facilitate data analysis and decision-making across various disciplines, including housing and urban development, sophisticated software tools like SAS (Statistical Analysis System) were employed.