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

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Q: (IAS/2021)
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?

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History

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IAS

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The term ‘Right to the City’ is indeed a human right that the United Nations Human Settlements Programs (UN-Habitat) checks for commitment compliance from each country, validating Statement 1. It aims to ensure all urban inhabitants, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized, can use urban spaces, services and participate in decision-making processes. This supports the notion that it grants every resident the "right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city," making Statement 2 correct.

Statement 3, however, is not accurate. The `Right to the City` principle encourages equal access to urban resources for all inhabitants, including those in unauthorized colonies, but it doesn`t mean the State cannot deny any public service or facility to these colonies. Implementation strategies may vary based on various factors, such as the state`s legal structures and resources. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, i.e., Statements 1 and 2 are correct.