NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND SPACE FOR THE POOR

NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND SPACE FOR THE POOR
October 15,16 2005 Mumbai

MASSIVE RALLY ON OCTOBER 17TH IN MUMBAI
Dear Friends,Greetings!

The recent massive demolitions in Mumbai and the struggles all over have brought the issues of displacement & destitutionalisation in the name of urban development and renewal, again to the forefront. This process is not limited to Mumbai alone but has been fast spreading to all other metros, medium cities and towns. The denial of space for the poor and the massive violations of human rights have led to deprivation not only of shelter but also of services and livelihood, which has necessitated an in-depth sharing of ideologies and perspectives, strategy & experience, as well as an alliance building across the country.

It is in this context that a NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON 'URBAN DEVELOPMENTAL PLANNING AND SPACE FOR THE POOR' is being organised in Mumbai on the 15th & 16th October 2005. A massive rally of slum dwellers, unorganised workers and urban poor is being planned on August 9th on the Quit India Day.

The consultation seeks to examine, with a pro-people perspective, experiences of various cities in India with regard to Policies, Laws and Development Plans that have direct implications for Housing, Livelihood and basic services for the urban poor. The meeting is also to evolve strategies for future plan and action.

Some useful Phone Numbers:
Raju Bhise: 9224412004
Deepika D'souza: 9820039557
MajuVarghese: 9892385182

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