Question 8Discuss/ExplainGS1GS1
How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India's urban population will increase to 757 by 2047 —NITI Aayog Impact of Rapid urbanisation on socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban areas
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Main Body
(i) Improvement in facilities of housing
(ii) affordable housing
(iii) Creation of satellite towns
(iv) Ghaziabad, Noida for Delhi
(v) Greener pastures due to de-shipping of industries
4More avenues for interaction away from gated colonies of urban areas.
5Rise of Tier-II and Tier-III areas
6Inclusion of educational opportunities (i) increasing Universities in Noida.
7Promotion of affordable living styles in proximity to urban areas.
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Conclusion
Peri urban areas present opportunity to de-congest our cities and simultaneously decrease regional disparities in economic development
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- Cited official data from NITI Aayog regarding urban population projection
- Structured answer with numbered points
- Identified key impacts on peri-urban areas
Topper
Ananya Rana
AIR 60
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Urbanization
Rapid urbanisation and peri-urban regions
Writing Stats
105
Total words
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