The New Indian Express 29.11.2010
Shelter plan for the homeless
Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Urban Development Suresh Kumar announced this on Sunday at a state-level workshop on urbanisation.
“A rehabilitation scheme for the urban homeless will be announced in the next three months,” Kumar, while adding, “A night shelter with all facilities will be setup.” For implementing the scheme, the deputy commissioners of various districts in the state have been directed to identify land to set up the shelters, he said.
Speaking on the emerging issues in urban governance, the minister said by 2030, about 50 per cent of the population in Karnataka would be living in urban areas and the government should be prepared to face its consequences.
“Considering the future challenges, the state is preparing a 49-point programme to tackle the situation,” Kumar said. The state government has also begun the identification of slum areas through slum mapping.
Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) Commissioner Anjum Parwez said the government will carry out slum development initiatives in 10 cities, including Mysore.
