Dehradun, Nov. 29 -- It takes a lifetime of effort for ordinary people to build a house, sometimes a couple of generations. Getting a piece of land to build it on is, in itself, a challenge. This is because of the need to be close to one's workplace, having schools and hospitals nearby. Of course, the price is crucial, making the choice very limited. As such, when one does meet all these criteria, it is difficult to miss out on the opportunity, especially if others are also building there. This is why slums grow so fast once the first set of constructions come up - and it takes time for them to become permanent structures from makeshift ones. The class of people living there truly struggle as families to make these places their homes.
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