Impact Assessment of Access to Basic Services for Urban Poor in Chandigarh City, India

Asian Journal of Public Affairs 11(1): e2

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Research Paper No. 18-14

23 Pages Posted: 25 Oct 2018

Date Written: September 30, 2018

Abstract

Evidence shows that accessibility and availability of basic services such as housing, water supply, sanitation, road network and transport are essential for leading a decent life. In addition, international guidelines illustrate that the provision of basic services to the poor can help eradicate poverty too. However, since these are not readily available and accessible around world, the issue received universal recognition through the Millennium Development Goals on eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. Against this backdrop, the Government of India launched the Basic Service to Urban Poor Program (BSUP) under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission as a mandatory urban poverty reform. This research paper conducts an impact assessment of BSUP in Chandigarh, India. Further, to evaluate its impact on transforming quality of life of the urban poor, both before and after circumstances have been discussed. Research findings show that much has been accomplished through targeted efforts under this program in the city by the slum dwellers gaining access to improved water sources and sanitation facilities, and proper housing. However, the agenda for poverty reduction remains unfinished and the paper makes policy recommendations for better outcomes from the BSUP.

Keywords: JNNURM, BSUP, Public Policy, Impact Assessment, Poverty Eradication

Suggested Citation

Kaur, Jaswinder, Impact Assessment of Access to Basic Services for Urban Poor in Chandigarh City, India (September 30, 2018). Asian Journal of Public Affairs 11(1): e2, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Research Paper No. 18-14, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3258884

Jaswinder Kaur (Contact Author)

Panjab University ( email )

Sector 14
Sector 14
Chandigarh, 160014
India

Do you have negative results from your research you’d like to share?

Paper statistics

Downloads
356
Abstract Views
1,341
Rank
153,938
PlumX Metrics