What is Slum ?

A slum is an overcrowded area where dwellings

are unfit for human habitation.
What Causes the Slum ?

Rapid industrialisation.
 Population Growth
 Decentralization
 Poverty
 Education
 Repair and maintanance
What are the Charachteristics of Slum ?

Appearance
 Fire Hazard
 Health and Sanitation
 Overcrowding
 Social Isolation
 What are the Effects of Slum ?

Health
Lack of amenities
Surroundings locality
Working Condition
Undesirable look
 What is Slum Clearance ?

Complete removal of slum area from city

Objectives of slum clearance:-

To improve living area
To provide essential amenities
To improve the asthetic of a town
What are the Methods of slum clearance ?

Improvement methods
This methods is adopted where slums are due to poor drainage system and
unhealthy condition
Complete removal method
In this method, the slum area is completely cleaned out of existing locality
How to Prevent Slum Formation ?

Cheap housing
Construction of building
Compulsion to employers
Rent restriction
Maintenance and Repairs
Social education
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