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Assessment of Urban Basic Services and Slum Redevelopment Prospects in Aligarh City Er. Aman Ullah Khan1, Dr. Syed Mohammad Noman Tariq2 1MURP 2nd Year, Department of Architecture 2Associate Professor, Department of Architecture
1,2Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 202001, (India)
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Abstract - Rapid urbanization in Indian cities has
congested housing, insecure tenure, and limited access to basic services.
resulted in the expansion of slum settlements characterized by inadequate access to basic urban services. Medium-sized cities such as Aligarh face increasing pressure on water supply, sanitation, housing, and solid waste management systems, while institutional and financial capacities remain limited. This study assesses the condition, accessibility, and utilization of urban basic services in selected slum areas of Aligarh city and examines redevelopment prospects in light of national standards and best practices.
Slum residents face persistent challenges related to poor sanitation, irregular water supply, inadequate drainage, and unreliable electricity, which directly affect health and quality of life. Despite multiple government initiatives such as JNNURM, PMAY-Urban, AMRUT, and Swachh Bharat Mission, service delivery in slums remains uneven due to governance gaps, implementation constraints, and weak community engagement. This study focuses on Aligarh city to examine existing service conditions in slum areas and explore redevelopment strategies aligned with national standards and proven planning approaches.
The study is based on a review of planning standards, policy frameworks, and documented slum redevelopment projects in India, supported by secondary data and field-level observations. Service conditions related to water supply, sanitation, drainage, electricity, and housing are compared with benchmarks prescribed by MoHUA, CPHEEO, PMAYUrban, and Service Level Benchmarks. Selected national case studies, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bhopal, and Indore, are reviewed to identify critical success factors and recurring implementation challenges.
1.1 Current Indian Government Initiatives for Slum Development and Urban Basic Services
The analysis reveals a significant gap between service availability and actual utilization, influenced by tenure insecurity, poor maintenance, affordability constraints, and limited community participation. The paper argues that relocation-based redevelopment often weakens livelihoods and social networks, whereas in-situ upgrading integrated with municipal systems yields more sustainable outcomes. The study proposes a structured framework for phased service improvement and slum redevelopment in Aligarh, emphasizing community participation, governance coordination, and long-term service sustainability.
Key Words: Urban Basic Services, Slum Redevelopment, Accessibility, Utilization, In-Situ Upgrading.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): Aims to strengthen water supply, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure in urban areas, directly impacting service delivery in slum settlements
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U): Focuses on universal sanitation coverage, elimination of open defecation, and improved solid waste management, particularly in informal and underserved areas.
National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM): Targets livelihood enhancement, skill development, and financial inclusion of the urban poor, supporting the socio-economic Sustainability of slum redevelopment.
1. INTRODUCTION Rapid urban growth in India has intensified pressure on cities to provide essential services such as water supply, sanitation, housing, and electricity. Projections indicate that nearly 40% of India’s population will reside in urban areas by 2030, accelerating the growth of informal settlements. Slums emerge where planning systems fail to accommodate low-income populations, resulting in
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Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM): Launched in 2005 to improve urban infrastructure and provide basic services to the urban poor through integrated city-level reforms. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U): Launched in 2015 to achieve “Housing for All,” with a specific focus on in-situ slum redevelopment and affordable housing for economically weaker sections.
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