Parul Institute of Engineering And Technology

Vidit Agraval
Dhaval Chaudhari
Jigar Chaudhari
Mehul Chaudhari
Vivek Pancholi

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What is Slum ?
A slum is an overcrowded area where dwellings
are unfit for human habitation.

What Causes the Slum ?

Rapid industrialisation.

Population Growth

Decentralization

Poverty

Education

Repair and maintanance

What are the Charachteristics of Slum ?

Appearance

Fire Hazard

Health and Sanitation

Overcrowding

Social Isolation

What are the Effects of Slum ?

Health

Lack of amenities

Surroundings locality

Working Condition

Undesirable look

What is Slum Clearance ?

Complete removal of slum area from city

Objectives of slum clearance:

To improve living area

To provide essential amenities

To improve the asthetic of a town

What are the Methods of slum clearance ?

Improvement methods

This methods is adopted where slums are due to poor drainage system and
unhealthy condition

Complete removal method

In this method, the slum area is completely cleaned out of existing locality

How to Prevent Slum Formation ?

Cheap housing

Construction of building

Compulsion to employers

Rent restriction

Maintenance and Repairs

Social education

Thank You