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1
Q

Which slums did the government of Maharashtra decide to redevelop ?

A

Dharavi

2
Q

What are some government initiative for slum development ?

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

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

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

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

A

1 in 5

5
Q

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

A

15-20 %

6
Q

What is the main reason for development of slums ?

A

Low wage labourers for slums

7
Q

What are governments doing for slum re-development ?

A

Developing basic infrastructure

8
Q

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

A

No

9
Q

Which Act in India prevents occupation of unoccupied land ?

A

Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

10
Q

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

A

15%

11
Q

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

A
  1. Use solar energy

2. Decentralised sanitation

12
Q

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

A

Grant leasehold rights and encourage households to move towards ownership

13
Q

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

A

Preservation of community space and spaces for micro-entrepreneurship