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Question
Suggest measures for the following problem:
The slums in the cities are increasing.
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Solution
- Provide affordable and low-cost housing for the poor and migrant people.
- Improve basic facilities like water supply, sanitation, electricity, and healthcare in urban areas.
- Develop more job opportunities in rural areas to reduce migration to cities.
- Implement effective poverty-alleviation schemes to improve the living standard of the poor.
- Rehabilitate people living in slums to safe and well-planned residential areas.
- Promote proper town planning and strict rules to prevent the formation of new slums.
- Increase public awareness about government housing schemes and facilities.
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