At SELCO Foundation, we extend our sincere gratitude to our consulting partner, Integrated Design, for providing their expertise and services in conducting the in-depth study in Hubli-Dharwad and preparing the report.

We are grateful to the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Karnataka Slum Development Board, Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC), and other key stakeholders for their valuable guidance, constructive feedback, and unwavering support throughout the course of this study. Their expertise has been instrumental in shaping the direction and depth of this work.

We are especially thankful to all the community member respondents who generously shared their time, insights, and experiences. Their on-ground knowledge significantly enriched the findings of this study report. We express our gratitude to all local leaders, for their valuable insights and participation in key informant interviews, which enabled deeper engagement at the grassroots level.