1. INTRODUCTION
2. CONSEQUENCES OF RAPID URBAN GROWTH
2.1 Poverty in Urban areas
2.2 Estimates of Urban poverty
2.3 SLUMS: Manifestation of Urban poverty
2.4 Living conditions in slims
2.5 Encroaching land reserved for public services
2.6 Vulnerability of slum dwellers
2.6.1 Water supply
2.6.2 Sanitation
2.6.3 Drainage
2.6.4 Solid waste management
2.6.5 Electricity and street lighting
3. PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SHELTER- A POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
3.1 Organise housing cooperatives for Urban poor and slum dwellers
3.2 Achievements of housing cooperatives
3.3 Target for 10th plan
4. RESOURCE SUPPORTS NEEDED FOR HOUSING COOPERATIVES
4.1 Resource supports
4.1.1 Land
4.1.2 Finance
4.1.3 Technology
4.1.4 Legal
4.2 Assist in organisation and management
4.3 Involvement of NGOs and industry Associations
4.3.1 Role of NGOs
4.3.2 Role of industry associations
5. SUGGESTED ACTION PLAN
5.1 Stake-holder
5.2 Operational mechanism
5.3 Coordination of implementation