You are the Municipal Commissioner of a
metropolitan city. As winter approaches, there has been a sharp increase in
homeless deaths due to cold waves. Many homeless individuals, including migrant
labourers, elderly and abandoned women, sleep on pavements. While the city has
government-run night shelters, reports indicate they are underutilized due to
poor awareness, social stigma, and unsafe conditions. Additionally, a few
commercial groups are lobbying to clear footpaths to prevent ‘encroachments’
that affect their businesses. The media has begun questioning the
administration’s accountability.
a)
How will you ensure immediate
relief for the homeless while addressing long-term rehabilitation?
b)
How will you balance the
economic concerns of businesses with the rights of vulnerable people? (300
words | 20 marks)
Immediate relief
·
Collaboration – NGOs, Volunteers, ASHA
workers, religious organization, students
·
Mobile Medical Teams – Health checkups
and clothes and blankets
·
Underutilized Shelters – Poor awareness
·
Public announcements – Social Media,
Radio, Public transportation
·
Temporary Shelters – Schools, Marriage
halls, unused government buildings
·
Safety - Warm clothes, blankets, food
packets, first aid; CCTV, lighting, Security staff
Long-term Rehabilitation
·
Migrants – Labor welfare boards
·
Mental health support
·
Social security – Aadhaar, ration card,
pension
·
Affordable Rental houses/Dormitories
·
Vocational Training and job
opportunities
·
Government shelters – Hygiene and safe
Balance the Economic concerns -
Vulnerable people
·
Article 21 – Life, dignity, and shelter
·
Commercial Associations – Right to
business
·
No forced eviction without alternatives
·
Shelters – Safe and Hygienic
·
Public toilets and resting areas
·
Meetings with commercial associations –
Positive collaboration
·
Voluntary relocation – awareness and
free transportation
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