Sheltering India’s Urban Homeless

Homelessness is one of the worst forms of marginalisation as most homeless individuals suffer from malnutrition and extreme poverty. Access to healthcare facilities and their affordability is also a hurdle.

Exorbitant conditions affect mental health in many cases. Moreover, these conditions also give rise to drug and alcohol consumption.

Cause of Homelessness

• Extreme poverty,
• Inadequate affordable housing,
• High levels of inequality, and
• Discrimination - primary drivers of homelessness.

Causes of Urban Homelessness

• Low wages,
• High rents, and
• The soaring cost of living in urban areas forces many to choose between either food or shelter.
• The lack of employment opportunities pushes many individuals ....