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Marginalization in Globalizing Delhi: Issues of Land, Livelihoods and Health

Land, Livelihoods and Health: Marginalization in Globalizing Delhi Introduction Evolution of Urban Delhi Changing Composition of Rural-Urban Space Transforming Peripheries Livelihoods in the City in the Post-reform Period Health: Infrastructure and Services Sections and Chapters Summing Up References I Land and Changing Landscape Land-Use Dynamics of Peri-Urban Areas of Metropolitan Cities with Special Focus on Delhi Introduction Focus, Data and Concepts Dynamics of Land-Use in the Periphery of Large Metropolitan Cities Dynamics of Land-Use in the Periphery of Delhi: A Detailed Analysis Dynamics of Land-Use with Increasing Distance from Urban Centre of Delhi Conclusion References Urban Form and Regional Development of National Capital Region Introduction Study Area Methodology Meerut Ghaziabad Bulandshahar Baghpat Noida Alwar Rewari Jhajjar Rohtak Gurgaon Faridabad Panipat Sonipat Urban Form and Levels of Development Cluster Analysis Conclusion References Marginalization and Socio-ecological Transformation in New Urban Peripheries: A Case Study of Gurgaon Introduction Study Area and Methodology Urbanization and Urban Growth in Haryana Land Use Change and Growth of Peri-urban Delhi (Gurgaon Suburb)Interventions Through Master Plans Marginalization and Shrinking Socio-Economic Space References Ecosystem Services in NCT Delhi Introduction Methods and Estimation Approach Study Area and Database Assignment of Ecosystem Service Values Results Land Use/Land Cover Changes Estimation of Changes in Ecosystem Services Ecosystem Services Sensitivity Analysis Conclusion References Examining Equity in Spatial Distribution of Recreational and Social Infrastructure in Delhi Background Equity and Accessibility The Case of Delhi Accessibility to Recreational Facilities in Zone-E Possible Interventions Conclusion References Land Acquisition Policy and Praxis: The Case of Peri-urban Delhi The Context The Land Acquisition Framework in India: An Appraisal (a) Doctrine of Eminent Domain and Definition of ‘Public Purpose’(b) Government acquisition for private company/PPP (c) Issue related to compensation Land Dispossession and Livelihood Transformation in Peri-urban Delhi Methodological Issues and Data Analysis and Results Change in Primary and Secondary Occupation Occupational Shift and Category of Household Conclusion References II Livelihoods and Vulnerability Neo-Liberal Urbanization, Work Participation and Women: Comparing the Urban and Peri-urban Contexts of Delhi with Mumbai and Kolkata Data and Concepts Comparing the Contexts of Peri-Urban Areas of the three Metropolitan Cities Impact of Urbanization on Demographic and Economic Parameters Social and Demographic Impacts of Urbanization Processes Economic Impacts of Urbanization and Rural Urban Differences A Gendered Analysis of Employment Characteristics in Rural and Urban Peri-Urban Areas: A comparison of the Metropolitan Areas and Rural Interiors Gender Differences in Correlates of Participation in the Labour Market in and around Delhi Mumbai and Kolkata Wage Differentials in Urban, Peri-Urban and Residual Interiors of 3 Selected Metropolitan Cities Conclusion References Embedded or Liberated? An Exploration into the Social Milieu of Delhi Introduction Concept of Embeddedness Methodology Choice of Indicators Selection of Wards, Localities and Samples for Primary Survey Indian Cities and Social Space Mega Cities and Their Embeddedness Embedded Notion of Women’s Work: What It Means Choice of Occupations The Framing of Women and Work City’s Socio-Spatial Situatedness and Perceptions of Work Spatial Hold on Social Behaviour and Perceptions Interruptions to Embeddedness Conclusion References Gender Violence in Delhi: Perceptions and Experience Introduction Perspective to Understand Gender Violence Locating Gender-Based Violence in Context of Smart and Safe City Socio-Demographic Profile of the Respondents Perception of Violence Sexual Behaviour Categorized as Violence and Harassment Safe and Unsafe Public Spaces Entertainment Spaces and Eating Joints Violence and Modes of Transport Time as a Factor for Violence Age and Proneness to Sexual Violence Most Vulnerable Age Group Conclusion References Migrant Women Workers in Construction and Domestic Work: Issues and Challenges Introduction and Background Literature Study Design and Methods Major Findings Nature of Work Income Earned Living Conditions Health Condition The Support System Challenges in Implementation of Safeguards Summing Up Way Forward References Revealing the Vulnerabilities of Population and Places at Risk in Delhi Introduction Methodology Comparison Between Census and LandScan Population Counts Delhi Floods 2010 Conclusion References Vulnerabilities of Relocated Women, A Case of Resettlement in Bawana JJ Colony, Delhi Introduction Slums: Home and a Hope for Urban Poor Journey from Yamuna Pushta to Bawana Yamuna Pushta—'Which Used to Be a Home for 40,000 Families Demolition Drive: What Was the Motive Behind in Bulldozing the Yamuna Pushta?Bawana Resettlement JJ Colony ‘Unheard Voices’: Reflections from the Field Area Access to Better Work Opportunities Issue of Health Care in Bawana JJ Colony Availability of Health Care in Bawana Other Woman Mentioned Accessibility to Health Care An Older Woman Shared Her Experience Affordability of Health Care Community Preferences for Local Health Providers One of the Women Shared Her Experience Reflecting Back to the Unheard Voices References Social Vulnerability Mapping for Delhi Introduction Poverty and Social Vulnerability Data and Methods Results Peripheralisation Electricity Water Toilets Banking Literacy Employment House Rented Scheduled Caste (SC)Diseases Conclusion References III Health and Public Amenities Disrupted Megacities and Disparities in Health Care Spatial Dimension of Health Access to Health Care Research Design Changing Paradigm of Health Care: Understanding Contours of Delhi Constantly Changing Cityscape and Urban Poor Built-up Area of Delhi: Extracting Place from Space Disparities in Health Care Facilities in Delhi Overlay Analysis for Beds Distribution Spatial Disparities in Health Care Facilities in Delhi Spatial-Temporal Relationship in Access to Health Conclusion References Changing Health Care Dynamics: Corporatization and Medical Tourism in National Capital Region Introduction Health Care Planning in Post Independence India Growth of Corporate Hospitals Changing Nature of Health Care in Delhi Shifting Priorities: Boost to Medical Tourism MT in Major Cities Advertising and Packaging Implications of MT Profit Making Public Subsidy and Private Sector Internal Brain Drain Conclusion and Discussion References Heath Care Providers in Delhi Metropolitan Cities Introduction A. Who Are the Health Care Providers?B. Contesting Perspective Doctor: A Social Product Versus a True Professional Doctor: A Nobel Person Versus a Service Provider C. Health Care Providers in Delhi Metropolitan City: Area of Study and Data Base Determinants of Doctor’s ‘Self’: A Process to ‘Establish Difference’Behind the Scene: Social Background of Clientele Private Health Care Services: Emergence, Issues, and Concerns Introduction of Market Principle: A Flaunt Idea Quality of Care: A Myth Culture of Practice: Non-transparency Introduction of Health Insurance: New Big Boss Health Care in ‘Consumerist Society’: Consumer Concerns and Empowerment Conclusion References Access to Maternal and Child Health Care: Understanding Discrimination in Selected Slum in Delhi Introduction Conceptual Framework Defining the Concept of Discrimination in Health Care Access Purpose of the Study Study Design Profile of the Study Area Demographic Characteristics Educational Status Social Groups Household Income and Occupation Occupational Opportunities Among Young Migrants Accessibility of Basic Services in Kusumpur Pahari Government Schemes and Programme Health Care Services in Kusumpur Pahari Reported Illness Among Household Members Maternal and Child Health Social Constraints in Nutrition and Breastfeeding Issues and Concerns Utilization of Services Experience of Caste Discrimination in Accessing Health Services Spheres and Forms of Discrimination Discussion References Life on Streets: Health and Living Conditions of Children in Delhi Introduction Theories on Child Delinquency and Crime Conceptual Framework Research Design and Methodology Key Findings Reason for Landing in Street Coercion at Street—At the Work Place and while Accessing Basic Amenities Peer Pressure and Coercion Drugs and Delinquent Behaviour Shelter Home Aspiration Health Problems of Street Children Utilization of Health Services Problems in Accessing Services Problems in Using Public Health Services Doctors’ Perspective Utilization of Services by Street Children:Nature of Illness and Usage of Services Suggestion and Recommendations References Socio-Economic Disparities Among Youth in Delhi: Issues and Challenges Youth in India Status of Youth in India with Special Reference to Health Socio-Economic Status of Delhi Youth Profile of Work Participation Among the Youth Discussion and Concluding Remarks References Condition of the Aged in National Capital Territory of Delhi Introduction Data and Method Ageing Process in India and in Delhi Socio-Economic Condition of the Aged Marital Status and Household Headship Economic Characteristics of the Elderly Population of Delhi Health Condition Conclusion References Water and Sanitation and Public Health Issues in Delhi Introduction Study Methodology People Living in Slums Challenges of Water Supply and Sanitation of the Urban Poor in Delhi Economic Challenges:Political Challenges Sociocultural Challenges Environmental Challenges Administrative Challenges Infrastructural Challenges Discussion References Solid Waste Management and Health of Workers Introduction Solid Waste Management Problem of Waste Management and the Scenario in India Solid Waste Management and Health of the Waste Workers The Waste Generation and Management in Delhi Policy Recommendations and Suggestions Conclusion References Living in Blight in the Globalized Metro: A Study on Housing and Housing Conditions in Slums of Delhi Introduction The Study Objectives Building from the Past Literatures Discussion Determinants of the Conditions of Living Conclusion References

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