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People waiting in line for water_ASwaminathan

September 13, 2019

Water is more expensive for the poor than the rich

In cities, it is piped water that is subsidised, which means that those who don’t have piped water – the poorest households – don’t benefit from the subsidy.

by Nithya Subramanian | 5 min read

philanthropy for urban slums in India

February 20, 2019

Why isn’t philanthropy investing in urban slums?

Traditionally philanthropists have been reluctant to invest in slums. What are the factors that have been holding them back, and why is it important to support efforts to tackle urban poverty?

by Shreya Deb, Maddie Holland, Sonam Agrawal | 4 min read

A small portion of Dharavi

November 16, 2018

When does a slum stop being a slum?

India's goal to become slum-free requires us to turn slums into neighbourhoods.

by Swati Ramanathan | 3 min read

SRA housing buildings in India

July 18, 2018

The gaps and opportunities in low-income housing

A study on this underserved area gives us a comprehensive idea of what the low-income housing landscape looks like, and how it can improve.

by India Development Review | 6 min read

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