Even though the people living in jhuggis are paying large sums to survive, this must not be viewed as hidden or undisclosed riches that remains hidden because of dishonesty. These people are paying large sums to survive out of very small denominators whereas the rich who are also paying heavily are paying out of very large denominator. Therefore, the vulnerability index of the jhuggi residents shoots out of the graph while the vulnerability of the rich is nearly non-existent. The poor are vulnerable in many other respects for example in terms of information. They are so poorly informed about the services they should be receiving that they don't even think it is possible that such services be provided to them and that it is their right to ask for them. In a survey that I have been involved with, the poor, when asked, what facilities they would like the government health system to provide, they have no idea if it is possible at all to receive free medicines, subsidized treatment or health worker visits at their doorsteps.
Even to rent a jhuggi costs Rs. 800 per month. How can one survive with 32 a day?
Even to rent a jhuggi costs Rs. 800 per month. How can one survive with 32 a day?
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