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India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is preparing to carry out a nationwide urban slum survey in 2027, marking the first comprehensive exercise in over a decade. The survey will collect detailed data on the number of slums, households, and living conditions, as well as access to basic services like electricity, water, roads, and drainage. It will also highlight changes since the last survey conducted in 2012. This updated information aims to help policymakers plan effective interventions, address service gaps, and improve living standards in urban poor settlements.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is set to conduct a nationwide survey of urban slums in 2027. This initiative is designed to provide accurate and current information on urban informal settlements, which have changed significantly since the last survey conducted around 2012. Officials stated that the new survey will help understand the number and spread of slums, the households living in them, and the condition of housing and essential infrastructure. Advertisement
The survey will assess the availability of basic services including electricity, water supply, sanitation, roads, and drainage, and evaluate improvements made over the years. It will also identify gaps in service delivery and highlight areas where civic authorities and urban planners need to focus their efforts. Authorities pointed out that such information is crucial to effectively target urban development programs and policy interventions.
Urban slums include both notified settlements, officially recognised by local authorities, and non-notified settlements, which often lack formal approval and adequate infrastructure. Non-notified slums are particularly vulnerable, as residents frequently have limited access to clean water, electricity, sanitation, and proper roads. The absence of updated data has made it difficult to accurately assess the needs of these communities, which is why the 2027 survey is expected to be more comprehensive.
Past records show that the 2012 urban slum survey identified over 33,000 slums across the country. States such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Gujarat had a significant share of these settlements, with Maharashtra alone accounting for nearly a quarter of the total. Since then, rapid urbanisation has changed the landscape of cities, increasing the population density in existing slums and creating new informal settlements.
Officials highlighted that the 2027 survey will adopt improved methodologies to capture these changes and will aim for inclusivity, ensuring all slum communities are counted. The results are expected to guide better planning for urban housing, sanitation, infrastructure delivery, and slum rehabilitation programs. The government believes that accurate, up-to-date information will allow for more effective policy decisions and targeted interventions to improve living conditions in urban areas.
The survey also aligns with broader policy trends, where both central and state governments are increasingly relying on data-driven planning to address urban poverty and infrastructure gaps. By understanding the current realities of slum settlements, authorities hope to reduce service deficiencies, plan future development projects, and monitor progress in improving urban living conditions.
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