Abstract

Homelessness is a prevalent social problem in many countries across the globe. India, including Chennai is no exception. The Chennai Metropolitan city, experiencing an influx of residents seeking job opportunities alongside increasing infrastructure and industrial development, has also witnessed a growing number of urban poor who remain homeless. This paper aims to study the multifaceted problems faced by homeless individuals and also to explore the causes leading to homelessness. With the help of detailed surveys, observations, interviews and focused group discussion the basic entitlements, education, health, hygiene and employment aspects are studied at Jaffar Sarang Street and Narayanappa Street of George Town, Chennai.

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