This document provides an overview of a participatory planning approach project aimed at improving low-income settlements in Puducherry, India. The objectives are to study housing and slum scenarios, policies, and three identified slums; and formulate a planning strategy through community participation. Key information includes Puducherry's history and growth, population characteristics, land use patterns, housing conditions, organizations involved, and coastal regulations. The project aims to enhance living standards and housing conditions for low-income residents through a participatory approach.