What are jhuggi-jhopri settlements and why have they challenged Delhi’s planners?

Jhuggi-jhopri settlements are substandard, makeshift urban dwellings that have emerged in Delhi as a result of rapid population growth and a massive influx of job-seeking immigrants.1

These settlements present a significant challenge to Delhi’s city planners because they lack basic infrastructure, including clean water, sanitation, and electricity. The existence of these dwellings burdens administrators with the complex task of integrating a large population of residents into a metropolitan area whose existing infrastructure is already struggling to accommodate its current households. Addressing the needs of these communities while managing the strain on the city's resources remains a critical issue for urban development in the region.1