Question

In many cities of India today, there are moves to clear away the slums where poor people live. Discuss whether or not it is the responsibility of the government to make arrangements for houses for these people

Answer 1

Yes, I strongly agree that the government is responsible for the betterment of slum dwellers. Although some argue that they aren't tax payers hence , the government isn't responsible for them. However, when those people can't even manage two square meals a day, how on earth will they pay taxes.

The government is there to work for the betterment of people, irrespective of their class , status or anything. There fore its the responsibility of the government to arrange housing facilities for these less privileged people too.

Answer 2

Answer

Yes, it is definitely the social responsibility of the government to make arrangements for housing for these people, although some part of the cost of the houses should be charged from them, otherwise they will not be involved in the scheme initiated by government. The slums should be cleared because they lack sanitation, they are the starting point for epidemic diseases, and they also constitute a fire hazard. The slum areas also are an area where crime proliferates, and to reduce this, they should be cleared and the poor housed properly elsewhere.