SLUM AREA CHALLENGES

STUDENTS INVOLVED
Chandni
Aanchal
Priya Yada
Parul Yadav

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The success and final outcome of this project required a
lot of guidance and assistance from many people and our
group is extremely fortunate to have got this all along the
completion of our project work.

Whatever our group has done is only due to such

guidance and assistance and we would not forget to thank
them.

We respect and thank “Mr. Shiv Charan Patel”sir for

giving us an opportunity to do this project and providing
us support and guidance which made us complete the
project on time.

We would like to thank our friends members who have

contributed their innovative ideas for our project and
encourage all of us a lot.

WHAT IS A SLUM AREA ?

The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), India,
defines a slum as a “Compact settlement with a collection
of poorly built tenements, mostly of temporary nature,
crowded together usually with inadequate sanitary and
drinking water facilities in unhygienic conditions”.
Student information:

 Name _________________
 Address
______________________________________
 Age ____________ Class __________
 School

______________________________________

 Father’s Name ________________

 Qualification ________
 Occupation ______________
 Mother’s Name ________________
 Qualification _______
 Occupation ______________
 Siblings ______________
 Total Members _________
Problems Identified in Schools:

➢ Malnutrition
➢ Lack of protective environment
➢ Over-crowded classrooms
➢ Inadequate infrastructure
➢ Lack of qualified teachers
➢ Insufficient learning materials
➢ Poor sanitation facilities
➢ Limited access to clean water
➢ Lack of transportation
➢ Limited extracurricular opportunities

Problems Identified in Slum areas:

➢ Inadequate housing
➢ Overcrowding
➢ Poor sanitation
➢ Insufficient healthcare services
➢ Education disparities
➢ Unemployment and poverty
➢ Crime and Insecurity
➢ Limited access to basic services
➢ Social exclusion and stigma
➢ Limited access to clean water

Experience:
Visiting slum areas is an enlightening experience that challenges
preconceived notions and exposes the harsh realities of poverty and
inequality. Witnessing the resilience, resourcefulness, and sense of
community among residents is truly inspiring. Despite facing immense
challenges, people in slum areas often exhibit unwavering determination
to improve their lives and those of their families.

Interacting with individuals in slum areas allows for a deeper

understanding of their daily struggles and the systemic barriers they
encounter. It highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions that
address issues such as access to education, healthcare, housing, and
economic opportunities.
Moreover, visiting slum areas underscores the importance of empathy,
compassion, and solidarity in advocating for social justice and uplifting
marginalized communities. It reinforces the notion that everyone
deserves dignity, respect, and equal opportunities, regardless of their
socioeconomic status.

Ultimately, our experience in visiting slum areas serves as a powerful

reminder of the ongoing work needed to create a more inclusive and
equitable society where every individual has the chance to thrive.

Suggestion:

“Better housing is one key solution to the problems of

slums in India”
Improving infrastructure and access to basic amenities
like clean water, sanitation facilities, and electricity could
significantly enhance living conditions in slum areas.

Additionally, implementing skill development programs

and vocational training to empower residents with
opportunities for sustainable livelihoods can help break
the cycle of poverty.

Community-led initiatives, such as setting up

cooperatives or micro-enterprises, can also foster
economic growth and social cohesion within the
community.

Conclusion:
Government need to understand that urban poor people are not just to
take votes at the time of elections, they are having a great hand in the
country’s economy and our country will only progress when these
people are being treated as the part of society and are given respect and
support via different government policies and plans.
Local governments should develop strategies to prevent the formation of
new slums. These should include access to affordable land, reasonably
priced materials, employment opportunities, and basic infrastructure
and social services.
Public investments must focus on providing access to basic services and
infrastructure. Working with the urban poor, cities need to invest in
housing, water, sanitation, energy, and urban services, such as garbage
disposal.
These services and infrastructure must reach the poor living in
informal settlements. Its not just that the policies and plans release day
by day and neither of them are being implemented.
In this case the plans do release but urban poor are not benefited from
them at all.
The transportation needs and safety concerns of a city’s poorest
residents should be a high priority in planning urban transportation
systems, which can expand the choices people have regarding where to
live and work.
Developing cities requires local solutions. Local authorities need to be
empowered with financial and human resources to deliver services and
infrastructure to the urban poor Cities should draw up local long-term
strategies for improving the lives of slum dwellers.
Interaction with Slum Students:

Interacting with slum students requires sensitivity,

empathy, and understanding of their unique .
Qualities often found in slum students
1. Build Trust
2. Active Listening
3. Resilience
4. Adaptability
5. Determination
6. Resourcefulness
7. Ambition
8. Creativity
9. Respect for education

SURVEY OF SLUM AREAS:

Slum areas, also known as informal settlements or shanty
towns, are characterized by substandard housing,
inadequate infrastructure, and poor living conditions.
Here are some key aspects of slum areas:
Housing
Population Density
Socio-economic status
Basic Services
Health risks
Social dynamics
Legal status
Urbanization
Vulnerability to disaster
Policy challenges