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?
A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1 and 2
D
2 and 3
Correct Answer
Explanation
Option (D) is correct because the 'Right to the City' concept, as outlined in the New Urban Agenda, emphasizes inclusive urban governance where all inhabitants—including those in unauthorized colonies—
Social IssuesRight to the City / Urban GovernanceRight to the Cityhuman rightUN-Habitatpublic spacespublic participationunauthorized coloniespublic serviceurban planning