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AMIT JARWALAIR 205· 2025

Question Q.19GS1GS1

Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be achieved? (15 marks, 250 words)

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Main Body

5noise pollution hampering cognitive ability and development.
6lack of green space lead to accumulated environmental pollution
7dearth community health center and PHC in urban area

How Achieving health via urban planning and reform

1focus on efficient planning of urban growth
2preventing ghettoization in urban areas
3focus on affordable housing with co-WASH facility (eg) PM Awash (urban) Yojana
4slum redevelopment title drawing redevelopment project
5city clearing and solid waste management as per solid waste management rules 2022
6tackling urban air pollution (eg) air quality assessment,
7greening of urban spaces (eg) Miyawaki method of urban forestry
8development of green circle around cities
9focus on local primary healthcare (eg) Cuba model of community clinic
10development of tele and tele-health CITE (eg) UIDF fund
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Conclusion

Urban planning (SDG4) and healthcare SDG4 are closely linked and require multipurpose effort from planning & implementation but ultimately cause correction

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  • Specific solutions provided
  • Links to government schemes
  • Addresses specific urban health challenges

Topper

AMIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Urbanization and Health Issues

Urban Health Planning and Reforms

Writing Stats

154

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical

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