Nipesh Narayanan’s research analyzes the discourse on slums in the Indian Parliament from 1953 to 2014, highlighting the shifting narratives and definitions of slums and their impact on legislation and policies. It explores the role of urban disparity and the consequences of changing slum definitions in different eras. The article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of slums beyond numerical data and challenges the reliance on technological solutions for urban problems.

Technology has rapidly expanded the frontiers of human development since my birth in 1959. Explore the evolution of technology and its impact on lifestyle over the decades.