Question 8Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1
How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Around 35% of India's population is urban (2011 census) which will increase to 65% by 2050.
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Main Body
Socio cultural landscape of peri-urban regions: (Mixed impact)
① Villages in peri urban part of cities (e.g. Delhi outskirts)
② Exposure to cosmopolitan valuesadvanced mindset
③ Rise of urban slumsmostly in peri urban areas
④ Displacement of peopleland acquiredpromoted inequality
⑤ Change in occupation profiles: from agriculture to service (e.g. Maradan in Bangalore)
⑥ This change in values: villageto urban lifechange in clothing, food preferences
Progress without hardware: This backlash (Economic empowerment but low social empowermentrise of criminalsDelhi outer villages)This operation of organized crimes.
Agricultureshift to peri agriculturehorticulture oriented as (Market society) formulated.
Liberation for women (SDGs)exposed to ideas, jobs in cities.
Solves for (Caste Segregation) - government in these areas.
Indigenous culture worked out & is herd mentality.
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Conclusion
State urbanization should be sustainable, inclusive and one which takes everyone along.
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Topper
Akansh Dhull
AIR 3
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Salient features
Urbanization and socio-cultural change
Writing Stats
171
Total words
5
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