A nuanced slum policy, rather than a one-size fits-all approach, would help in the welfare of slum dwellers. Critically Analyse. (200 words)
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KEY POINTS
· India’s rapid urbanisation has been proceeding apace for decades, but policy solutions have been shots in the dark.
· Current slum policies primarily focus on housing, relocation or in-situ development of multi-storey complexes, which free up swathes of prime real estate.
· But in doing so, they miss out on the brewing socio-economic distress in slums.
· In many established slums, political patronage has produced concrete houses, title deeds, piped water and regularised electricity.
· Here, economic opportunities and employment are key.
· On the other end, slums resembling tented refugee camps need housing and basic amenities.
· To address this, a nuanced slum policy, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach should be made.
· Until these nuances are considered, ambitious but slow-to-implement housing schemes will do little for the welfare of slum dwellers.
