- The 'Right to the City' is a conceptual framework emphasizing inclusion, participation, and equitable use of urban spaces. - It advocates for the right of all inhabitants to shape the city and participate in its governance. - While promoted in international forums like UN-Habitat, its status as a legally binding, universally agreed human right is debated. - The concept does not automatically grant residents of unauthorized settlements an absolute right to demand all public services regardless of legal status.
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?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2021 · Topic: Human Development (Human Rights and their linkage with Human Development)
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