PMAY (U)

Brainstorming Session - 2

Formalizing Informal Settlements & SlumsRole of Planning, Policies and Financing

20th October 2022 Session Duration: 1.5 hours (02:00 pm - 03:30 pm)

Session Brief

This session designed as an interactive and moderated conversation where the speakers will share their responses to a set of key questions aimed at gaining an in-depth perspective on the theme. A few key questions are:

Slum networking/Integration as an idea has been around for a while now. But why is it that this idea has seen very limited successes and has not been able to scale up as was envisaged?
How can informal settlements be ‘networked’ and ‘integrated’ within the city since many are located along infrastructure corridors?
What are some mechanisms by which slums, and informal settlements can be encouraged to pay for the municipal services?
What are socio-economic implications of introducing fees for municipal services on slums/informal settlement households?
What are the models/mechanisms in lieu of municipal service provision in slums/informal settlements?
How can green/sustainable innovations/nature-based solutions help in creating new (affordable/durable) models of infrastructure provision to these overlooked areas?
How can infrastructure and service provision provide opportunities for local economic development, socio-economic empowerment and ultimately a reduction of poverty?
How can the well-being of the communities be achieved while providing a sustainable financing model for urban local bodies to meet the scale needed?