INFRASTRUCTURE | SAATH Slum Networking Project

The Slum Networking Project was launched in 1995 by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in partnership with SAATH and Arvind Mills.  The Slum Networking Project (SNP) is an innovative approach for the improvement of slums. The residents contribute a part of the total cost of infrastructure, while the AMC provides hardcore physical infrastructure. SAATH was responsible for community organization and mobilization. The SNP provides basic infrastructure in an affordable and sustainable way to the slums. The project motivates and facilitates the target communities, local NGOs and the private sector to work together in a unique partnership. The basic premise behind Slum Networking Programme is to provide the same level and quality of services as provided to a mainstream citizen of Ahmedabad city.

Activities undertaken under SNP
Under the Slum Networking Project there was various activities taken up which included Physical Development as one of the component. This component involved the provision of essential basic infrastructure service. This included the following:

·         Individual water supply

·         Individual sewerage connection

·         Individual toilet blocks

·         Storm water disposal arrangement

·         Paved roads

·         Street lighting

·         Tree plantation & Solid waste management

The slum networking project won the 2006 Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment (DIABP)

SAATH’s slum networking project closed out in 2009.