Lucknow slum housing requires a safety-first overhaul as experts advocate for in-situ redevelopment to protect migrant workers and local socio-economic ties.

Delhi government overhauls its slum rehabilitation policy to modernise 750 informal settlements with residential infrastructure, commercial zones & EV charging points - raising urban living standards citywide.

A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.