Assessing the Impact of Urban Expansion on Housemaid’s Children in Chi3, Greater Noida: From Urbanization to Child Welfare a study

The socio-economic framework of society started changing when the expansion of urban cities started growing rapidly. The growth of these societies and their communities experience transformations that often reveal challenges and inequalities.1 Greater Noida, a city undergoing significant urbanization, serves as an undeniable case study in this perspective. In the name of economic growth the city is rushing towards changes, In terms of social change the daily realities of some of the cities of the most vulnerable residents named “housemaids and their children “remain overshadowed. This study seeks to shed light on the crossroads of child welfare & urban growth. It investigates how the city of Greater Noida's new developments evolve changes and put socio-economic pressures on these families. These pressures create hindrances to the safety, well-being, and rights of the children of the Housemaids. The situation getting worse in the aftermath of the crucial COVID-19 pandemic 2 . This research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, to explore the overall welfare of these vulnerable children who are between the ages of 6 to 14. By examining the effects of their mothers and their demanding work conditions and the uneven quality of their living environments, the study aims to address broader questions about sustainable development and child rights. This research is supported by a small organization named Swaha Foundation generally works for destitute children in Delhi NCR, this study is trying to address the risks mainly neglect and abuse faced by these children. Through comprehensive analysis, the research aims to provide observed evidence that can inform targeted interventions and ensure the fundamental rights and needs of all children.