Welfare project for slum dwellers started in Gurugram

Chandigarh, February 18

Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HSLSA) Executive Chairman and Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Rajan Gupta has launched a project for the welfare and betterment of slum dwellers in Gurugram.

The project’s launch assumes significance as Gurugram, as per 2011 Census, has the second highest population of slum dwellers in Haryana after Faridabad.

The project is expected to ensure all possible assistance to include them in the mainstream of society and also to look at the concerns associated with slum dwellers, including basic facilities such as health, education and food.

Among other things, the slum dwellers will be made aware of their legal and constitutional rights under the project and will also be connected to the welfare schemes of the Centre/state governments as per their entitlement.

Meanwhile, Justice Gupta inaugurated eye check-up and blood donation-cum-general health check-up camps at the Gurugram district court complex. — TNS