Student Name: Om Goyal
Roll Number: BCP23080
Class: B.Com (P) - B
Subject: Working With People
Survey Analysis of Community Issues in Sanjay
Colony (Delhi Slum Area)
Introduction:
This assignment explores the key issues faced by residents in the slum area of Sanjay Colony, Delhi.
The survey aimed to capture insights about water access, sanitation problems, children’s education,
employment opportunities, safety concerns, and interest in skill development. Data was collected
from 13 respondents to understand the challenges and propose potential solutions to improve the
living conditions in the community.
Survey Overview:
The survey was conducted with 13 respondents from Sanjay Colony. The questionnaire focused on
the following areas:
1. Access to Drinking Water
2. Sanitation and Drainage Issues
3. Children's Education
4. Employment and Occupation
5. Safety Concerns
6. Interest in Skill Development Programs
The responses were gathered and analyzed to provide insights into the most pressing issues faced by
the community and suggest possible solutions.
Survey Results:
1. Water Source
• Responses:
o 4 respondents access water through a shared tap.
o 3 respondents rely on borewells.
o 3 respondents use private tankers.
o 3 respondents have a tap connection in their homes.
Insight:
Water access remains a challenge, with a significant portion of the community relying on shared taps
and tankers. The inconsistency in supply and the lack of proper infrastructure create difficulties in
meeting daily water needs.
2. Sanitation Issues
• Responses:
o 5 respondents reported open drains and mosquito problems.
o 4 respondents reported dirty community toilets and clogged drains.
o 3 respondents mentioned a lack of toilets in their homes.
o 1 respondent had no sanitation issues.
Insight:
Sanitation is a major concern, with clogged drains, open sewers, and mosquito infestations being
prevalent. A lack of adequate toilets further exacerbates health risks.
3. Children’s Education
• Responses:
o 7 respondents reported that their children attend school.
o 6 respondents mentioned that their children either do not attend school or only
some of them go.
Insight:
While education is accessible to some children, several families face challenges that prevent their
children from attending school, such as lack of documents, financial constraints, or the need for
children to assist with household chores.
4. Occupation and Employment
• Responses:
o 5 respondents are engaged in construction work.
o 3 respondents do ragpicking and street vending.
o 2 respondents work in factories.
o 2 respondents are involved in domestic help.
Insight:
The community is primarily engaged in informal, low-paying jobs, including construction, ragpicking,
and street vending. Many respondents face instability in their livelihoods and limited access to
formal employment.
5. Safety Concerns
• Responses:
o 5 respondents feel unsafe at night.
o 6 respondents only feel safe when in groups.
o 2 respondents feel safe walking around the area at night.
Insight:
Safety is a significant concern, with many residents feeling vulnerable after dark, particularly when
alone. This can be attributed to poor infrastructure, lack of street lighting, and high levels of crime in
some areas.
6. Interest in Skill Development
• Responses:
o 10 respondents expressed interest in attending free skill development programs
(e.g., tailoring, mobile repair, beauty services).
o 3 respondents showed no interest in such programs.
Insight:
There is a strong desire for skill development programs, as many respondents are keen to improve
their livelihood opportunities through additional skills. This reflects an underlying willingness to
break the cycle of informal labor and gain access to better jobs.
The data was used in this survey was the result a mini-questionnaire comprising of 6 psyche-
provoking questions focusing on the problems faced by residents of Sanjay Nagar slum community
that 13 respondents voluntarily responded to. Following are collective responses of the 13
respondents.
Responde Water Sanitation Issues Children Occupation(s) Feels Wants
nt Source in School Safe at Skill
Night Training
1 Shared Open drains, Some of Construction No Yes
tap Mosquitoes them
2 Borewell No toilets, Dirty None Ragpicking, No Yes
community toilets Street vending
3 Private No problems Yes, all of Factory work Yes No
tanker them
4 Tap Open drains, Some of Domestic help, Only in a Maybe
connectio Community toilets them Construction group
n dirty
5 Borewell Mosquito/dengue Not Ragpicking No Yes
cases applicabl
e
6 Shared Dirty community None Street vending No Yes
tap toilets, Open
drains
7 Tap No toilets, Yes, all of Construction, Yes Maybe
connectio Mosquitoes them Domestic help
n
8 Private Clogged drains, Some of Factory work No Yes
tanker Bad smell them
9 Shared Dirty community Some of Domestic help, Only in a Yes
tap toilets, them Street vending group
Mosquitoes
10 Tap Open drains, No None Ragpicking, No Yes
connectio toilets Construction
n
11 Borewell No problems Yes, all of Factory work Yes No
them
12 Shared Mosquitoes, Open Some of Street vending, Only in a Yes
tap drains them Ragpicking group
13 Private Dirty community None Domestic help No Yes
tanker toilets, Bad smell
Proposed Solutions:
1. Improve Water and Sanitation Infrastructure:
• Solution:
o Construct dedicated water supply pipelines to homes.
o Install public taps in strategic locations.
o Improve sewage systems and build proper drains to prevent clogging.
o Build community toilets in areas without home toilets.
Impact:
These measures would significantly improve the quality of life by ensuring clean water access and
reducing sanitation-related health issues.
2. Encourage Education and Provide Scholarships:
• Solution:
o Offer free education initiatives, such as mobile schools and free uniforms and books.
o Set up literacy programs for children who have dropped out.
Impact:
This would increase school enrollment and ensure that children in the community get access to
quality education, helping to break the cycle of poverty.
3. Safety and Security Enhancements:
• Solution:
o Improve street lighting and ensure police patrols in high-risk areas.
o Create community watch programs to increase security.
Impact:
Improving safety would empower residents to move freely and reduce the fear of crime, enhancing
the overall well-being of the community.
4. Skill Development Programs:
• Solution:
o Set up free workshops or vocational training programs (e.g., tailoring, carpentry,
mobile repairing).
o Partner with local NGOs or businesses to provide training and certification.
Impact:
By offering skill development, residents can diversify their income sources, reducing dependence on
unstable informal jobs and creating new opportunities for economic empowerment.
Conclusion:
The survey results clearly highlight the pressing challenges faced by the residents of Sanjay Colony,
such as inadequate access to clean water, sanitation issues, safety concerns, and limited employment
opportunities. However, the strong interest in skill development programs indicates that the
community is eager for change and willing to embrace opportunities for personal and collective
growth.
By implementing targeted solutions, such as improving infrastructure, providing educational support,
enhancing safety, and offering skill training, the quality of life for the people in Sanjay Colony can be
significantly improved, creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for the community.
