Mr. Sameer will present his BPS as per the details below: 

Date : 29th February 2024

Time: 1700 - 1800 hrs.

Venue: CTARA Conference Room No.1

Topic: Access to Water to Slum Residents: Understanding Water Service Modalities in Slums of Mumbai and Raipur

Guide: Prof. Subodh Wagle

RPC Members: Prof. N. C. Narayanan, Prof. Pranjal Deekshit

Abstract:

Millions of slum residents in India, face the issue of lack of access to water. This research tries to understand the lack of access to water to slum residents through complex and diverse water service modalities shaped by multiple factors. The research adopts a multi-case study research strategy with two cases, namely, Mumbai and Raipur, with various slum sites as sub-cases. In the previous APS two conceptual frameworks based on; Social Practices Theory and Access Theory were presented along with analysis protocols pertaining to both these theories. The research also brought out shortcoming of social practice theory in addressing issues related to coercion and control by certain actors involved at the last mile of water access to the slum residents. It was shown how an Access Theory-based conceptual framework can overcome these shortcomings. The research paradigm, research design, and action plan for analysis were also presented.

This BPS covers the sets taken to address the comments and suggestions of the committee members with regards to the writing of final dissertation. The additions and modifications have been highlighted along with sample write-ups for the dissertation.