Question Q.19AnalyseGS1GS1
Slums are not 'problems' that have to be 'solved' - but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering infrastructure provision and socio-economic issues. Analyse.
Introduction
Slums are hutch a settlements often devoid of sanitation, water, hygiene, etc which are myriad seen in uban areas. Eg. S.O.L of Mumbai's Population lives in slums.
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Main Body
Result of Lopsided & Vested Policies
1More focus on infra like roads, metros vis housing, sanitation.
2Class divide in urban areas - rising real estate, commodities prices makes it unaffordable for poor → slums
3Limited budgets of urban bodies → cannot provide basic amenities like water, sanitation.
cannot provide basic amenities like water, sanitation.
4Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas → heavy migration → slums.
5Lack of Social Security, fixed wages to maids, drivers, etc → low earnings⇒ slums.
6Limited urban areas ⇒ slums encroach upon water bodies, rivers, etc.
What is Needed?
1Development of rural economy Q.Q food processing, new industrial benefits to stop migration.
2Implementing minimum wage rate to support urban poor.
3Strengthening of urban finances via new instruments like carbon credit, Land value capture, etc.
4Enhancing social infra via PPP, CSR Eg: Building community toilets, low value apartments, etc.
5Restricting encroachments on roads, rivers, waterbodies - Shifting to city periphery
As India moves towards 43% urbanisation by 2050, it will have to be equitable to ensure Sustainable urban areas. (SDG-11)
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Conclusion
As India moves towards 43% urbanisation by 2050, it will have to be equitable to ensure Sustainable urban areas. (SDG-11)
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- Identifies slums as result of policy failures rather than inevitable problems
- Points out specific policy gaps (focus on roads/metros over housing)
- Mentions class divide and affordability issues
Topper
Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde
AIR 812023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Urbanization
Slums and Urban Issues
Writing Stats
232
Total words
13
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