And we also believe that the urban folks are quite dynamic, and fit to spearhead human development. With individual housing and growing sense of insecurity in the urban areas, we observe a break down in the concept of neighbourhood and community. Keeping this in mind, we devised a new concept called Flat Culture . The people living in buildings of multiple habitations are induced to form a real community of caring and sharing. They are also enabled to function in a democratic spirit, within the framework of the residents welfare association.
Quality of life needs to be improved in several aspects.
A study was conducted in the building where IFHD office is situated. Based on it, a wider survey was conducted with an elaborate questionnaire over a limited sample-categories of habitants in about 1500 flats to identify the issues. We advocate the principle that in rural areas agriculture, small industries, manufacturing and services should be a combined activity by the rural people providing multiple sources of income, self-employment opportunities and a better quality of life. IFHD has a long-standing relationship with l Escampe, a French organisation, whose founder is Anne Duchesne. She stayed with us and interacted with our members.