Ahead of eviction, families living near PM house fear loss of livelihood after relocation
Families living in slum clusters near the Indian Prime Minister's residence face eviction and relocation to a site 45 km away. Residents fear that the move will destroy their livelihoods and access to essential community support systems.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the tension between urban development projects and the rights of marginalized populations to maintain their economic stability.
For residents living in three slum clusters – Bhai Ram Camp, DID Camp and Masjid Camp – near the Prime Minister’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, the prospect of moving to Savda Ghevra, nearly 45 km away in north-west Delhi, is fraught with uncertainty. Many fear losing their livelihoods, access to health care and community support systems.
The narrative centers on the plight of the displaced residents and the negative socio-economic impact of the government's relocation policy.
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