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Abstract
The sprouting of slums in an urban centre is a multidimensional issue and it will continue to exist and grow further till the existence of mankind. Various philanthropic studies are conducted all over the world to improve the conditions of slums and slums people but the condition of the same was deplorable. Housing is an essential necessity for human beings along with food and cloth but it is something that’s not usually discussed in the discourse on human development. The state of Kerala is quite capable of representing the overall achievement in the indicators of human development index like life expectancy, education and per capita income, etc and at the same time, it is also important to assess other equally important basic needs like housing and sustainable development. The result of the study emphasizes the need for measures to improve the housing conditions of slum dwellers in Kollam Municipal Corporation.