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Comprehensive study guide on Slum Redevelopment (Population, Ecology & Urbanisation) for Allahabad High Court RO/ARO and UPSC. Access notes, Practice Zone (50 Qs), and Live Mock Test.Comprehensive study guide on Slum Redevelopment (Population, Ecology & Urbanisation) for Allahabad High Court RO/ARO and UPSC. Access notes, Practice Zone (50 Qs), and Live Mock Test.

Mediumमध्यम 60 min totalकुल 60 मिनट

Chronological Evolution of Slum Redevelopment

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Slum Redevelopment Core Study Notes

Slum redevelopment is a critical component of urbanization under the Population, Ecology & Urbanisation syllabus for Allahabad High Court RO/ARO and UPPSC examinations. It encompasses demographic pressures, legal frameworks, and urban housing schemes like PMAY-U, directly impacting urban ecology, sanitation, and census parameters in Uttar Pradesh.

Demographic Profile of Slums (Census 2011)

Detailed census metrics regarding urban slum distribution, population concentration, and literacy rates in India and Uttar Pradesh.

National Slum Population: As per Census 2011, about 6.55 crore (65.5 million) people live in urban slums across India, constituting 17.4% of the total urban population of reporting towns.
Uttar Pradesh Slum Statistics: UP accounts for a massive share of the urban poor; cities like Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow harbor high concentrations of notified and recognized slums.
Sex Ratio in Slums: The overall sex ratio in urban slums stands at 933 females per 1000 males as per Census 2011, reflecting distinct migration patterns compared to rural areas.
Literacy Rate Challenges: The literacy rate in urban slums (around 77.8%) lags behind the general urban literacy rate (84.1%), with female literacy dropping further due to socio-economic constraints.

Demographic Parameter	Total Urban India	Slum Urban India
Total Population Share	100%	17.4%
Literacy Rate	84.1%	77.8%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000 Males)	929	933
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs)	905	919

PMAY-Urban and In-Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)

Examination of the four verticals under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) with a focus on land as a resource.

ISSR Vertical Concept: In-Situ Slum Redevelopment utilizes land as a resource to provide houses to eligible slum dwellers by partnering with private developers, granting extra FSI/FAR.
Central Assistance per Dwelling: Under the ISSR component, central financial assistance of ₹1.5 lakh per house is provided for all houses built for eligible slum dwellers.
Four Verticals of PMAY-U: The scheme operates via ISSR, Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), and Beneficiary-led Individual House Construction (BLC).
Role of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): ULBs in Uttar Pradesh are mandated to conduct biometric surveys, geo-tagging, and beneficiary identification to ensure transparent execution of slum projects.

Environmental and Ecological Impact of Slums

Analyzing urban ecology, solid waste management, and pollution challenges arising from unplanned settlements.

Urban Heat Island Effect: High-density slum clusters with poor ventilation and lack of green cover exacerbate micro-climatic temperatures, intensifying the Urban Heat Island phenomenon.
Sanitation and Wastewater Hazards: Inadequate sewerage infrastructure leads to open drainage, contaminating local water bodies and increasing the incidence of vector-borne and water-borne diseases.
Solid Waste Management Crisis: Absence of door-to-door garbage collection in informal settlements results in unscientific dumping, choking storm-water drains and causing urban floods.
Legal and Policy Framework: Implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) plays a vital role in regulating urban ecological standards.