A comparison of slums in Dehli and Amritsar, India, shows the slum dwellers to be quite similar in terms of social class, but indicates significant differences in various aspects of their housing environment. Slum residents in Amritsar tended to live in better quality dwellings with more rooms, more floor space, and a greater number of basic amenities. The results are seen as providing support for housing policies that are responsive to the differential requirements of large cities, small towns, and rural areas.
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