Urban Poverty

Rationale/Causes

  • Uncontrolled Migration: Residents of rural areas are compelled to look for employment in India's megacities due to the lack of infrastructure in these places. The area available to house them shrinks as more and more individuals undertake this migration. Slums grow as a result of urban development being unable to keep up with the expanding numbers of unauthorised settlers.
  • Lack of Investment: The majority of the working-age population lacks opportunities and skill development, which leads to urban poverty. A lack of sufficient funding throughout the years has had negative effects on essential services like health, sanitation, waste management, and ....
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