Slum development - an integrated approach

摘要

ONE OF THE major problems associated with increasing urbanization is the emergence of low income revenue pockets namely slums, squatter settlements etc. which arise within the growing urban centers or the cities growing around these revenue pockets. The unprecedented influx of rural masses into cities in search of better infrastructure, employment opportunities, better civic amenities, education, higher living standards results in increased pressure on population and resource availability. Inadequate sanitation and drainage facilities, stagnant waters which serve as breeding spots for insect vectors, shortage of quality drinking water, deplorable condition of the children, malnutrition, risk of epidemics, illiteracy also add on to this endless list. An effort in this direction has been taken by CEE South in Satyanagar, a low-income revenue pocket in the North Eastern suburbs of Bangalore City. This project aimed at raising environmental awareness and establishing participatory, comprehensive and coordinated planning mechanisms. It also involved implementing low cost small-scale actions through the local residents and large scale actions through the major institutions and government agencies.