Inclusion:

All households must be involved in the development process and must benefit equitably. Participation of all households in the settlement is a non-negotiable condition of the programme.

Social Equity:

Representation of all sections of the community in decision-making processes across caste, economic status and other barriers to ensure that a level playing field is created.

Gender Equity:

Equal representation and participation of men and women in community level decision-making and control.

Sustainability:

Development processes have built-in institutional and financial mechanisms for sustainability, and are necessarily based on sound environmental values.

Cost sharing:

Poor people can and will pay for beneficial development services but there are some social costs which society at large must meet.