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The document introduces a proposal to enhance shelters for urban homeless (SUH) in Ahmedabad, focusing on improving infrastructure, safety, and management. It evaluates 10 shelters, highlighting their capacity to accommodate twice the residents compared to policy norms. The proposal emphasizes efficient systems for record-keeping, including attendance, complaints, and maintenance registers, alongside strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms. It also prioritizes the well-being of residents by promoting livelihood training and employment programs, aiming to make them self-sufficient. Collaboration with NGOs and Self-Help Groups is a key component, designed to create sustainable livelihoods and foster safe, supportive environments for the urban homeless.