Urban Slums

Question 1

Which slums did the government of Maharashtra decide to redevelop ?

Answer 1

Dharavi

Question 2

What are some government initiative for slum development ?

Answer 2

1. National Slum Development Programme
2. Basic Services for Urban Poor
3. Housing for All

Question 3

What are the 4 main components of Housing For All policy ?

Answer 3

1. In Situ rehabilation
2. Public Private Partnerships
3. Credit Link Interest Subsidy
4. Beneficiary led house construction

Question 4

As per Census 2011, what percentage of kids in age 0-6 are in slums ?

Answer 4

1 in 5

Question 5

According to Census 2011, what percentage of urban population live in slums ?

Answer 5

15-20 %

Question 6

What is the main reason for development of slums ?

Answer 6

Low wage labourers for slums

Question 7

What are governments doing for slum re-development ?

Answer 7

Developing basic infrastructure

Question 8

Do people have the right to occupy unoccupied land, like in Brazil, in India ?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Which Act in India prevents occupation of unoccupied land ?

Answer 9

Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

Question 10

What percentage of land was recommended to State Government by National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy’s for residential land for housing of poor ?

Answer 10

15%

Question 11

What are some infrastructural steps that can be taken for urban slams ?

Answer 11

1. Use solar energy

2. Decentralised sanitation

Question 12

What are some financial steps that can be taken for urban slums ?

Answer 12

Grant leasehold rights and encourage households to move towards ownership

Question 13

What are some architectural steps that can be taken for urban slums ?

Answer 13

Preservation of community space and spaces for micro-entrepreneurship