Ward-Level Disparities And Determinants Of Slum Quality Of Life In Egra Municipality, West Bengal Koushik Mistri, Sudeshna Mistri And Nirmalya Das
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The word 'Slum' refers to a densely or heavily populated area in a city. The proliferation and advancement of slums in urban regions is a significant concern for urban local bodies (ULBs). Nearly one billion individuals reside in slums globally, characterized by overcrowding, pollution, and a deficiency of essential utilities. The current situation is exceedingly dire in developing nations such as India. Slums are a critical part of the cities, and most of the slum dwellers belong to or are near poverty. The study aims to assess the quality of life of slum dwellers in Egra Municipality, West Bengal, by analyzing ward-level disparities and identifying the key social, economic, and environmental factors that influence their wellbeing. Primary and secondary data were used to fulfill the objectives. In Egra, municipal authorities estimate that there are 2136 total households in twenty-eight slums. The sample size is 423. Here, the authors used Yamane's formula for sample size. Normalized index, Composite index, and standard deviation techniques have been applied to determine the Quality of life of slum people. Eight variables such as Illiterate population(X1), economy(X2), access to drinking water(X4), Security of land tenure(X4), types of houses(X5), water logging(X6), types of roads(X7), and toilet facilities(X8), have been analyzed, and GIS techniques have been used for cartographic presentation. The Quality of Life in the slums of Egra municipality they are not at a satisfactory level. The primary survey findings indicate that most Slum households in Egra municipalities are lacking in Housing Conditions, Infrastructure, Sanitation, Health, and Healthcare. In the present time, social wellbeing, social Concerns, and quality of life are the new spaces of geographical examination. Finally, there were several recommendations for inclusive development and the enhancement of quality of life in slums improvement.Abstract
The word 'Slum' refers to a densely or heavily populated area in a city. The proliferation and advancement of slums in urban regions is a significant concern for urban local bodies (ULBs). Nearly one billion individuals reside in slums globally, characterized by overcrowding, pollution, and a deficiency of essential utilities. The current situation is exceedingly dire in developing nations such as India. Slums are a critical part of the cities, and most of the slum dwellers belong to or are near poverty. The study aims to assess the quality of life of slum dwellers in Egra Municipality, West Bengal, by analyzing ward-level disparities and identifying the key social, economic, and environmental factors that influence their wellbeing. Primary and secondary data were used to fulfill the objectives. In Egra, municipal authorities estimate that there are 2136 total households in twenty-eight slums. The sample size is 423. Here, the authors used Yamane's formula for sample size. Normalized index, Composite index, and standard deviation techniques have been applied to determine the Quality of life of slum people. Eight variables such as Illiterate population(X1), economy(X2), access to drinking water(X4), Security of land tenure(X4), types of houses(X5), water logging(X6), types of roads(X7), and toilet facilities(X8), have been analyzed, and GIS techniques have been used for cartographic presentation. The Quality of Life in the slums of Egra municipality they are not at a satisfactory level. The primary survey findings indicate that most Slum households in Egra municipalities are lacking in Housing Conditions, Infrastructure, Sanitation, Health, and Healthcare. In the present time, social wellbeing, social Concerns, and quality of life are the new spaces of geographical examination. Finally, there were several recommendations for inclusive development and the enhancement of quality of life in slums improvement.
