A large proportion of India's population is expected to live in cities by 2050. In this context, discuss the need for urban green spaces in creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities in the country. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
According to Census 2011, approximately 30% of India lives in cities, which is projected to be 50% by 2050 (BOSDI/NITI Aayog).
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Main Body
Need of Urban green spaces: (1) Making cities liveable and inclusive; (2) Parks and jogging tracks help old age, sick and kids; (3) Tackling Urban heat island effect; (4) Prevention of floods by acting as sponge - slum areas that lost 80% green spaces face prevalent flooding; (5) Groundwater recharge to help in water stress; (6) Tackling air pollutants; (7) Role played by Hyderabad's lakes/forests; (8) Aesthetic value of cities is restored; (9) Offering urban agriculture in urban green spaces; (10) Skypo technology on roofs. Steps to be taken: (1) Local participation through adoption of tree initiatives; (2) Civil society engagement via systems like Prasabhai of Delhi; (3) Miyawaki method for urban forests; (4) Focus on encroachments using GIS mapping and drone monitoring.
Conclusion
Cities are entitled to achieve SDG-11 on sustainable cities and community.
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- Provides specific statistics (Census 2011, 30%, 50% by 2050)
- Lists comprehensive benefits of urban green spaces
- Mentions practical solutions (Miyawaki method, GIS mapping, drone monitoring)
- Links to SDG-11 framework
- Includes local case examples
Bipul Gupta
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Urban green spaces and sustainable cities
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