Vishal Kumar

UM4003-1

The portfolio discusses shelters for urban homeless individuals under India's National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). It includes governance structures, site surveys, and findings from shelters, highlighting key challenges such as inadequate fire safety measures and infrastructure issues. It categorizes shelters into types (e.g., under-bridge, standalone, newly constructed) and proposes solutions like fire safety enhancements and emergency escape plans. The outline policy recommendations focus on employment, education, and affordable housing for migrants and long-term residents. It emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and operational improvements to integrate the homeless into the mainstream economy through structured transition policies.