The present study seeks to understand and analyze the Slum Rehabilitation Schemes (hereafter SRS), designed specifically in the context of Mumbai, using a rights based approach. The SRS when studied from the rights based approach, is not merely seen as a policy of charity of providing free houses. Instead it is seen as a platform for various players to negotiate on mutually beneficial terms, in a participative manner. With the help of an empirical analysis, the study attempts to understand the translation of this approach into reality through the implementation of a particular programme, catering to a particular segment of population namely the slum dwellers of Mumbai. The study also points out the larger implications of the rights based approach to housing.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Rights Based Approach
- Housing Rights
- India’s Position Vis a Vis the International Covenants
- Security of Tenure
- Supreme Court of India on the housing rights
- SRS and Housing Rights of the slum dwellers in Mumbai
- What the SRS entails
- Role and functions of the SRA
- Participation and Accountability
- Alternatives suggested
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study analyzes Slum Rehabilitation Schemes (SRS) in Mumbai through a rights-based approach, examining how this approach translates into reality. It investigates the implications of a rights-based approach to housing and challenges related to participation and accountability within the SRS framework. The study also explores alternative approaches to addressing housing needs of the urban poor.
- Rights-based approach to housing
- Analysis of Slum Rehabilitation Schemes (SRS) in Mumbai
- Security of tenure and its implications
- Participation and accountability in SRS implementation
- Alternative approaches to housing for the urban poor
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The initial chapters establish a theoretical framework grounded in the rights-based approach to development, emphasizing the concept of housing as a fundamental human right and exploring its legal and ethical dimensions, including challenges in implementation, particularly in developing countries. The study delves into the importance of secure tenure and its connection to investment, governance, and social inclusion, examining various international conventions and Supreme Court judgements in India regarding housing rights. The text also reviews the historical context and design of the SRS in Mumbai, and the role and functions of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA).
Further chapters analyze the SRS's implementation using parameters of participation and accountability, showcasing the shortcomings of the scheme in achieving its objectives. Case studies from Mumbai are used to illustrate the lack of genuine participation from slum dwellers and systemic issues of accountability.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Rights-based approach, housing rights, Slum Rehabilitation Schemes (SRS), Mumbai, India, security of tenure, participation, accountability, urban poverty, forced evictions, informal settlements, policy analysis, human rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rights-based approach to housing?
It views housing not as charity, but as a fundamental human right where dwellers are active participants in negotiating their living conditions, rather than passive recipients.
What are Slum Rehabilitation Schemes (SRS) in Mumbai?
SRS are policies designed to redevelop slums in Mumbai by providing free permanent housing to eligible dwellers through the participation of private developers.
Why is 'security of tenure' important for the urban poor?
Security of tenure protects dwellers from forced evictions and encourages investment in their homes, leading to better social inclusion and governance.
What are the main criticisms of Mumbai's SRS?
The study points out a lack of genuine participation from slum dwellers and systemic issues regarding accountability in how the schemes are implemented.
What is the role of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA)?
The SRA is the government body responsible for planning and executing the rehabilitation projects and coordinating between dwellers, developers, and the state.
- Citation du texte
- Dr Binti Singh (Auteur), 2006, Rights Based Approach and Housing for the urban poor, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/187187
