Question 8Examine factors responsible for slow urbanisationGS1GS1
India's slow pace of urbanisation poses significant challenges to its economic and social progress. Examine the factors responsible for this trend. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India's urbanisation was 31.1% in 2011 as per Census. World urbanisation prospect says it has increased to 40% in 2021 lagging behind other developing nations like China and Brazil.
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Main Body
Challenges to economic progress:
1Funck creation of job opportunities leading to disguised unemployment in rural areas due to COVID phenomenon
2Lack of rural resources with given government to boost urban infrastructure.
3Poor living conditions in urban slums due to migrants.
4Lack of private sector investment in village/tier 1-3 towns of concentrated in Bengaluru, Mumbai
5Economic slowdown due to weak demand in economy after price.
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Conclusion
Through projects like SMART CITIES, AMRUT, PMAY, transit oriented development, government is pushing for back pace of urbanisation.
18 words
- Provides specific statistics on urbanisation rate
- Compares India with other countries
- Mentions multiple factors affecting urbanisation
- References government schemes
- Connects urbanisation to economic progress
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Urbanization
Urbanization and its challenges
India's slow urbanization pace
Writing Stats
116
Total words
6
Paragraphs
analytical
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