Slums in Kathmandu Valley: A Comprehensive Survey of 55 Slum Settlements

Purpose: The primary purpose of the survey is to assess living condition in slums and draw public, non/governmental organizations and international community’s attention to the problems.

Budget: NPR 1,000,000.00 (Approx. US$ 13,000)

Program Duration: 9 Months (Oct 2013–June 2014) Key Person: Tara Bahadur Bhandari

Tel: 9841460197; Email: ssamudayik@yahoo.com

Highlights of the program

  1. Questionnaire design and orientation to the enumerators;
  2. Rapid survey in the 55 slums and collection of data regarding tentative numbers of households, facilities like public school, public toilet, health clinic, community center, drinking water, road etc.;
  3. Compiled and analyzed data and produce report.