Consider the following statements :
1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitor

Question

Consider the following statements :
1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.
2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
3. ‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Accepted Answer

The 'Right to the City' concept emphasizes equitable access to urban resources, public spaces, and democratic participation for all city dwellers. It includes the right of inhabitants to reclaim and revitalize public spaces, fostering inclusive urban development. Furthermore, it implies that essential public services and facilities should not be denied based on the legality of settlement, advocating for the inclusion of residents in unauthorized colonies within the urban fabric.