This project assessed poverty in the city of Chandigarh and suggested strategies for reduction of urban poverty in Chandigarh.
Objectives:
To assess the poverty in the city of Chandigarh and suggest strategies for reduction of urban poverty in Chandigarh
Geographical Spread:
Chandigarh, India
Key areas/components:
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Designing of tools and questionnaire to collect data from identified slum areas of Chandigarh
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Data was collected on land tenure, housing, occupation and livelihood, infrastructure and services and relate issues
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Analysis of the data and preparation of the report
Key outputs:
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Final report with analysis of poverty and recommendation of strategies to improve quality of lives in the slums of Chandigarh
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Sharing of report and findings with the municipal authorities
Year/Period:
2007
Client:
UNDP and Government of India
