Bakkarwala Resettlement Colony, New Delhi

This site was chosen based on geospatial analysis, and where the catchment is located. Additionally, Mahila Housing Sewa Trust, one of the consortium partners of AIWASI CDP (MHT) has an existing relationship with this community.

LOCATION

Bakkarwala resettlement colony was setup in the late 2000’s and spreads across an area of approximately 6.14 square kilometres. It has main 7 blocks (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) with about 2500 households.

GEOGRAPHIC SETTING

The primary occupation within the settlement includes construction workers, domestic labourers, factory workers and street vendors. The community receives an average monthly income of INR 4,000-10,000 Many houses on the main streets have been rented out, or turned into small shops, while some vacant edges have been converted into small religious shrines. High groundwater level and water quality is hard, but it is still used for non-potable household chores.