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IGSSS is a national ngo for learning and promotion of participation and democratic governance. IGSSS established in 1960, IGSSS works for capacity building and enlightenment of the vulnerable communities across the country through rights-based framework for their effective participation in development. IGSSS managed the Homeless Citizens Resource Centres (HCRCs) in Central and New Delhi, and North Delhi and was responsible for the survey of Urban Poverty Homelessness in India and the distribution of homeless cards in these areas.
Our vision is of a world where informed, empowered citizens participate in the process of deepening democracy with tolerance towards its large numbers and diversity. Since 1972 poverty has been defined on basis of the money required to buy food worth 2100 calories in urban areas and 2400 calories in rural areas. The term poverty is a relative concept. It is very difficult to draw a demarcation line between affluence and poverty. Challenges of urban poverty in India are intimately tied with challenges of the country’s fast development. Rural poverty is one thing, but urban poverty in India added a whole new breed of revolting aspects to it: diseases, violence (more than at the countryside), disintegration of communities and the social fabric. For more information please visit: http://www.igsss.org/urban-poverty-homelessness-india.php or call us at 011-45705000 or you mail us at doc@igsss.net.
Contact Us-
Indo-Global Social Service Society
28, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003
Email: doc@igsss.net
URL: www.igsss.org
Tel: 011-45705000
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