1. Slums in India
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2. Slum Areas In India Dharavi-one of world’s largest
Bhalswa-houses ~24% of Delhi’s population and rampant child labour
Nochikuppam, Chennai-extensive poverty whereby people struggle to even have 2 meals daily
Rajendra Nagar Slum, Bangalore-houses fill up with water during monsoon season
Indiramma Nagar, Hyderabad-gross overcrowding due to high population density

3. Background of the slums (literally…)
Over 65 million people live in slums
Major slums include: Dharavi slum in Mumbai and Bhalswa Slum in Delhi
Most slums have high crime rate
Low literacy rate
High birth rate due to lack of family planning and contraceptives
Slums also have high death rate, especially children and elderly

4. Population Size of Slums
Dharavi
~300,000 to 1 million
Bhalswa
151,427
Rajendra Nagar
~2 million
Parivartan
~440000
Indiramma Nagar, Hyderabad
~620,000

5. Problems faced by slum dwellers
Social problems :
Susceptibility to fires, floods and landslides
Violence and crime is common in some slums
High rate of disease due to poor living conditions
Economic problems :
Lack of education
Informal economy, with many employing themselves
No access to potable drinking water, and waste management
Lack of sanitation and access to medical facilities

6. Countermeasures to Slums
Slum Removal
Slum Upgrading (basic sanitation and medical care)
Development of urban infrastructure and public housing
Effectiveness: Very good

7. References wikipedia.com
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/05/dharavi...slum/jacobson-text

8. Thank You