Place of visit :MANJALMEDU Date:15 &16.09.2008. Group: IV

Department of Social Work I MSW – Slum Visit Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Department of Social Work

I MSW – Slum Visit

Group IV

Jain Mary.S Arokia Mary Eddolin.A Dinesh Kumar.R Krishna Prabhu.M Divya Lakshmi.L Sayira Banu.A Rengarajan.P Nanmaran.C Ganesan.M Suresh.T Karthik.G Ramachandran.E Suresh.S Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Jain Mary.S

Arokia Mary Eddolin.A

Dinesh Kumar.R

Krishna Prabhu.M

Divya Lakshmi.L

Sayira Banu.A

Rengarajan.P

Nanmaran.C

Ganesan.M

Suresh.T

Karthik.G

Ramachandran.E

Suresh.S

Slum is a run down area of a city characterized by Sub standard housing and lacks tenure security. Slums are usually characterized by urban decay, high rates of poverty and Unemployment. They are commonly seen as “ Breeding grounds ” for social problems such as crime, drug addiction , alcoholism , mental illness and suicide. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Slum is a run down area of a city characterized by Sub standard housing and lacks tenure security.

Slums are usually characterized by urban decay, high rates of poverty and Unemployment.

They are commonly seen as “ Breeding grounds ” for social problems such as crime, drug addiction , alcoholism , mental illness and suicide.

Very near to Arapalayam Bus Stand . Next to D.D Road Within Corporation limits This area is shared by 25 th and 26 th wards Member of 25 th ward is P.M.Mannan, Deputy Mayor, Madurai Corporation. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Very near to Arapalayam Bus Stand .

Next to D.D Road

Within Corporation limits

This area is shared by 25 th and 26 th wards

Member of 25 th ward is P.M.Mannan, Deputy Mayor, Madurai Corporation.

It was used as Garbage dumping ground and open toilet until 1970’s. Construction work was initiated in the year 1970 and completed in the year 1974. Developed as Housing Colony for Corporation Sanitary Workers. This area is divided into . Manjalmedu-Indra nagar . Manjalmedu-Mini colony . Manjalmedu-Poonga Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

It was used as Garbage dumping ground and open toilet until 1970’s.

Construction work was initiated in the year 1970 and completed in the year 1974.

Developed as Housing Colony for Corporation Sanitary Workers.

This area is divided into

. Manjalmedu-Indra nagar

. Manjalmedu-Mini colony

. Manjalmedu-Poonga

There are 39 blocks –each with 4 houses/portions. 4 families in each block. There are totally 144 houses in 4 streets. Mini Colony has 9 blocks – 36 houses. Later alterations and constructions were made to accommodate new family members. Hence now there are 8 families in each block. Houses for rent is also available but only for relatives at Rs.300-500/month. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

There are 39 blocks –each with 4 houses/portions.

4 families in each block.

There are totally 144 houses in 4 streets.

Mini Colony has 9 blocks – 36 houses.

Later alterations and constructions were made to accommodate new family members.

Hence now there are 8 families in each block.

Houses for rent is also available but only for relatives at Rs.300-500/month.

Each block has 2 portions in the ground floor and 2 in the first floor. Each portion consists of a hall,kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Each block has 2 portions in the ground floor and 2 in the first floor.

Each portion consists of a hall,kitchen, bathroom and toilet.

Men: Dominantly Corporation Sanitary Workers and Scavengers. Washermen A very few other govt. employees. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Men:

Dominantly Corporation Sanitary Workers and Scavengers.

Washermen

A very few other govt. employees.

Women: Fw are Corporation Sanitary Workers. Domestic maids. Rag pickers. House keeping in private companies and houses. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Women:

Fw are Corporation Sanitary Workers.

Domestic maids.

Rag pickers.

House keeping in private companies and houses.

Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Educational facilities are very poor. No school functions inside the slum. Only10 % of the children pass 10 th standard. No library facilities available. Only an Anganvadi (Children centre) is functioning in the slum. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Educational facilities are very poor.

No school functions inside the slum.

Only10 % of the children pass 10 th standard.

No library facilities available.

Only an Anganvadi (Children centre) is functioning in the slum.

Government Schools : . Velliveethiar Govt. School . Sethupathy Hr.Sec. School . Government Girls Hr.Sec School Private Schools: .St. Britto Boys Hr.Sec. School .Holy Family Mat. School .Capron Hall Girls School .Bala Nursery School . Ananth Memorial School Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Government Schools :

. Velliveethiar Govt. School

. Sethupathy Hr.Sec. School

. Government Girls Hr.Sec School Private Schools:

.St. Britto Boys Hr.Sec. School

.Holy Family Mat. School

.Capron Hall Girls School

.Bala Nursery School

. Ananth Memorial School

Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

There are two SHG s (Self Help Groups)functioning in the slum. They are not involved in any production activities. They collect monthly subscriptions and circulate the money as Micro loans. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

There are two SHG s (Self Help Groups)functioning in the slum.

They are not involved in any production activities.

They collect monthly subscriptions and circulate the money as Micro loans.

Drinking Water is supplied on alternative days. Every Street has 2 motor pumpsets and Sintex tanks which provides water for daily use. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Drinking Water is supplied on alternative days.

Every Street has 2 motor pumpsets and Sintex tanks which provides water for daily use.

15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Roads are in very poor condition. Open ditches are frequent. Some roads have been removed for underground drainage and yet to be laid. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

Roads are in very poor condition.

Open ditches are frequent.

Some roads have been removed for underground drainage and yet to be laid.

Liberation Panthers (Viduthalai chiruthaigal) is the dominant political party in this area. D.M.K has won in the Local body elections. Political parties have organized a Tuition center for the children. But now this center does not function because of political reasons. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Liberation Panthers (Viduthalai chiruthaigal) is the dominant political party in this area.

D.M.K has won in the Local body elections.

Political parties have organized a Tuition center for the children.

But now this center does not function because of political reasons.

There are no shops inside the slum. People should buy groceries in shops near by Arapalayam. Only 3 petty shops selling eatables for kids is available. Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV 15 &16 Sep 2008

There are no shops inside the slum.

People should buy groceries in shops near by Arapalayam.

Only 3 petty shops selling eatables for kids is available.

One ration shop is located inside the slum. Other 2 shops are located outside the slum. Caters the needs of people living inside and also outside the slum. Highly influenced by the local politicians. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

One ration shop is located inside the slum.

Other 2 shops are located outside the slum.

Caters the needs of people living inside and also outside the slum.

Highly influenced by the local politicians.

Rice is the staple food of this area. Usually rice is bought from the ration shops. Quality depends on price and the people prefer to buy rice at bulk quantities. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Rice is the staple food of this area.

Usually rice is bought from the ration shops.

Quality depends on price and the people prefer to buy rice at bulk quantities.

Sri Kaliyamman is the principal deit y of this area. Another 2 small temples are located inside the slum. Hindus are dominant in this area. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Sri Kaliyamman is the principal deit y of this area.

Another 2 small temples are located inside the slum.

Hindus are dominant in this area.

St. Joseph- a Catholic church is located very near to the slum. Church of Christ- a Pentecostal missionary is located inside the slum. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

St. Joseph- a Catholic church is located very near to the slum.

Church of Christ- a Pentecostal missionary is located inside the slum.

Celebrated once in a year – in the month of September(Avani). Other festivals include –Pongal,Diwali,and Vinayagar Chaturti. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Celebrated once in a year – in the month of September(Avani).

Other festivals include –Pongal,Diwali,and Vinayagar Chaturti.

Free color tv is pesent in almost all homes with cable connection. Many theatres are located in this area. . Mathi theartre . Guru theartre . Solamalai theatre Tea shops and petty shops are the usual meeting places. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Free color tv is pesent in almost all homes with cable connection.

Many theatres are located in this area.

. Mathi theartre

. Guru theartre

. Solamalai theatre

Tea shops and petty shops are the usual meeting places.

15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Very low literacy rate. Unhygienic environment and surroundings. Open drainage – which becomes breeding place for mosquitoes. Unauthorized slaughter houses- main reason for garbage accumulation. Lack of unity among the people on political background. Money lenders- reason for poor economic conditions. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Very low literacy rate.

Unhygienic environment and surroundings.

Open drainage – which becomes breeding place for mosquitoes.

Unauthorized slaughter houses- main reason for garbage accumulation.

Lack of unity among the people on political background.

Money lenders- reason for poor economic conditions.

Prohibited drugs like Kanja are easily available. Proximity to many Wine shops . There are 7 Wine shops in and around the area. Victims of many diseases usually skin and respiratory- as they are exposed to various kinds of garbages wastes and sewage water. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Prohibited drugs like Kanja are easily available.

Proximity to many Wine shops . There are 7 Wine shops in and around the area.

Victims of many diseases usually skin and respiratory- as they are exposed to various kinds of garbages wastes and sewage water.

15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Only by providing educational facilities, slums can be developed. Political awareness among people is necessary to demand their needs. Education on leading a hygienic life can be provided. People should work to improve their quality of living and leave their political ideologies behind. 15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV

Only by providing educational facilities, slums can be developed.

Political awareness among people is necessary to demand their needs.

Education on leading a hygienic life can be provided.

People should work to improve their quality of living and leave their political ideologies behind.

15 &16 Sep 2008 Slum Visit-Manjalmedu Group IV