Commentaries by Milind Rajratnam and Shivang Yadav

Slums in India: Tracing the Contours of Human Rights Obligations

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Slums in India: Tracing the Contours of Human Rights Obligations

Milind Rajratnam and Shivang Yadav

April 24, 2020 03:39:11 am

Please note that “slum-dweller” as used in this piece is not intended to be offensive and is intended only to refer to individuals living in housing lacking proper sanitation, drinking water, and transportation facilities. Introduction: Due to rapid urbanization and lack of a proper housing scheme in India, slums have become a dumping ground for [...]

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