• Kadari Swaroop Paul Kumar
• Prashanthi E

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing social inequalities. People on the move and those living in urban slums and informal settlements are among the most affected groups in the globally. Given the current living conditions of migrants, WHO guidelines on how to prevent COVID-19 (such as hand washing, physical distancing and working from home) are difficult to almost impossible to implement in areas where migrants live in informal settlement or the slums. The case of India to highlight the challenges faced by migrants and slum dwellers in the COVID-19 response is being represented in this paper, and also this paper provides human rights-based recommendations for action. And also the immediate actions to protect these vulnerable populations. The study uses a mixed methods approach, combining in-depth fieldwork, interviews, and secondary data analysis to capture the nuanced experiences of slum residents. Key findings reveal the profound impact the pandemic has had on their lives, highlighting the problems housing shortages, overcrowding and inadequate sanitation have exacerbated. Access to health services and economic livelihoods have been severely disrupted, forcing slum residents to adopt coping strategies to survive. Additionally, the research delves into the psychological consequences of the pandemic, shedding light on how uncertainty, fear and social isolation have affected mental health in these communities. Despite these formidable challenges, the article also highlights the remarkable resilience of slum residents, exemplified by local initiatives, community solidarity, and effective response mechanisms. This article not only highlights the issues but also proposes policy recommendations to strengthen the resilience of India's slum communities in future crises. By addressing issues of housing, health care and livelihoods and recognizing the importance of community support systems, governments and NGOs can prepare and respond well and address the unique needs of these vulnerable populations as they face future pandemics.

COVID 19, Slum Dwellers, WHO, Pandemic, Lockdown, Discrimination, Socio Economic Problems, livelihood

"Challenges and Resilience of Indian Slum Dwellers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comprehensive Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.f110-f115, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310412.pdf

"Challenges and Resilience of Indian Slum Dwellers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comprehensive Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. ppf110-f115, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310412.pdf