Question

Suggest any four remedial measures to prevent the formation of urban slums

Answer 1

Slum upgrading is an urban renewal strategy which consists of physical, social, economic, organizational and environmental improvements to slums undertaken cooperatively and locally among citizens, community groups, businesses and local authorities.[1] The main objective of slum upgrading is to alleviate the poor living standards of slum dwellers. Many slums lack basic local authority services such as provision of safe drinking water, sanitation, wastewater and solid waste management. Slum upgrading is used mainly for projects inspired by or engaged by the World Bank and similar agencies. It is considered by the proponents a necessary and important component of urban development in thedeveloping countries. However, many people do not believe that slum upgrading is successful. They point to the difficulties in providing the necessary resources either in a way that is beneficial to the slum-dwellers or in a way that has long-term effectiveness. Alternatives to slum upgrading include the construction of alternative tenements for people living in slums (rather than fixing theinfrastructure itself) or the forced removal of slum dwellers from the land.

Answer 2

Answer: Four remedial measures to prevent the formation of urban slums are:-

1. Slum Upgrading

2. Development of rural areas

3. Emphasis on Education

4. Building better homes for them

Explanation:

1. Slum Upgrading: Slum upgrading is an urban renewal method that involves residents, community groups, enterprises, and local governments working together to improve the physical, social, economic, organisational, and environmental conditions of slums.

2. Development of rural areas: Develop as much of the rural region as feasible. This would not only provide them with work in their local region, but also provide them with a cause to stay in their hometown, reducing the load on large cities to meet food, infrastructure, administrative, and law enforcement demands.

3. Emphasis on Education: Education is a critical role in reducing slums and rising living standards. People who have been educated tend to have higher expectations, which leads to them achieving more.

4. Building better homes for them: Construction of alternative tenements for slum inhabitants (rather than improving the infrastructure) or the forced displacement of slum dwellers from the land are two alternatives to slum upgrading.

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