Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021)
Articles

Slums in Assam: An Analysis

Published 2021-08-26

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to analyse the overall status of slum dwellers in Assam. There is a rapid urbanization in the developing countries and these urbanization causes migration. It has been seen that with the growth of the city many people move from different places of the country to earn their livelihood and as a result increasing rate of migration leads to the creation of slum. In recent years, the state showed a rapid pace of urbanization followed by the high growth in population. As a consequence, slums are formed and developed in various parts of the state.The existence and growth of slums is a threat to the progress and development of the nation. But education is the only way which will help in the development of slum dwellers as well as it works as an instrument for social change. Therefore in order to rise up the status and day to day livelihood of slums, proper facilities, actions as well as effective planning is needed.