Ashutosh Pandey, Institute of Law, Nirma University
ABSTRACT
In Indian cities, since urban slums are badly looked after, they are prone to poor facilities and lack of suitable urban planning which leads to unavoidable suffering. The recent case of New Delhi slum Behlolpur flooding on June 28, 2024, showcases without an exception, the slum inhabitants, whose infrastructure projects are managed poorly, are susceptible to such disasters. After the monsoon rain, construction waste was found to have blocked the drainage system leading to flooding which damaged properties and worsen public health. This occurrence is representative of a bigger picture that is affecting all the slums in the Indian continent, particularly. Of course, this issue is particularly pertinent with regard to health concerns, economic losses and security of the people’s capital investment in the midst of increased levels of urbanisation within the country. The article details the Behlolpur episode, and seeks to rally support on the reform for policies that favor the protection and improvement of the health status and the living conditions of slum dwellers, with priorities on sustainable development, security, and inclusive planning.
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