Vatwa resettlements sites : basic services and amenities; deprivations and infrastructural conflicts

Date

2015

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Centre for Urban Equity (CUE), CEPT University, Ahmedabad, IN

Abstract

Universal provision of adequate potable water, preferably at the individual house level is essential. Tensions arise when money has to be collected for repairs to communal water pipes and motors, caused by engineering flaws and mineral deposits. Collective payment of corridor light bills also causes conflict when lights continue to fail. Residents have no control over resources or the resettlement process. The already stressed livelihoods of many residents, and deprivations created by resettlement result in further conflicts fuelled by lack of water and sanitation, and social disruptions that make dialogue, cooperation and collective action difficult.

Description

Gujarati version available in IDRC Digital Library

Keywords

SAFE AND INCLUSIVE CITIES

Citation

DOI