The document summarizes a visit by social work trainees to the Manjal Medu slum in Madurai, India. It provides background on the history and population of the slum, noting it was originally a cremation ground and now houses around 1480 people in 300 homes. It describes the main occupations of residents as sanitation workers, waste collectors, and jobs in markets. It also notes issues faced around sanitation, resources, education levels, and daily life. The conclusion reflects on learning about challenges and a need for government support and social programs to help improve lives.

1. WELCOME TO ALL

2. MANJAL MEDU SLUM

3. The Visit Organized By Mr S.Renga Samy (The Department of Master of Social Work) Madurai Institute of Social Sciences 9,Alagar Koil Road, Madurai-625 002

4. The Visited Trainees Group No: 5 Ms Sumathi Ms Ramya Ms Anitha Mr Palani Mr Bhuvanesh Mr Rajangam Mr Charles Mr Mohamad Rabique Mr Palanisamy

5. The Team Sumathi Ramya Anitha Palani Bhuvanesh Rajangam Mohd. Rabique Palanisamy Charles

6. History of Manjal Medu

7. In 1960s Manjalmedu was a cremation ground and covered with thorny bushes, After 1970s a group of people came to Manjal Medu from Gomospalayam to continue their life. In 1974 The Tamil Nadu Government constructed 180 Houses to the people

8. Manjal Medu slum is Located Near Arapalayam in Madurai city Population is around 1480 members There are 432 families living in 300 houses There are six identifiable housing clusters Location Population

9. Occupation -1

11. Occupation -2

12. Sanitary workers in Government Sector. (Bus Stand, Corporation, Railway Station) Collecting the wastes in and around the villages. (Papers, Plastics, Bottles) Working in Fish Market (Salesman) Milk Production and Selling to Market. House Keeping to Rich. Ironing and Cow Dung Preparation

13. Sanitation

14. Un cleaned streets. Stagnation of water around the streets. (Mosquitoes on water surface) Improper drinking water. (Often drainage water mix with drinking water) Lack of bath room and toilet.

15. Resources/Facilities

16. Public distribution system (PDS) or ration shop. Integrated Child Development Centre (Balwadies or baby school). Sufficient transport and Electricity. Public health centre (PHC). Community hall & two temples.

17. There is no separate school in this slum. People encourage their children to study Their children study in various schools Many students do not go for their higher studies due to poverty (Males-10 th females-8 th standard only). Education

18. Food - Rice, Pulses, Vegetables, Egg, Meat Shelter - Hut, Tile House, Concrete House etc… Language - Tamil, Telugu Dress Code: Men - Shirts, Pants and Dhoti Women- Saris, chudidhar Culture

19. This is our first field visit to slum area. After the visit we really felt that about their difficulties in their day to day life. We gathered more information about their Life. The government should take the responsibility to protect their life As social workers we should bring the changes among them through the awareness programs. Conclusion