Question 8Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Census 2011 India 31% of population lives in the urban areas and is per world bank this would increase to 50% by 2050.

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Main Body

Impact of rapid urbanization on socio cultural landscape of peri urban region

Social impact

1Rising poverty and slum areas in peri urban regions.

2Rising conflicts and crimes due to migration in peri urban areas.

3Rising competition for resources such as Health care, education and housing → Increased cost of pro-services.

Cultural impact

1Cultural identities: New culture emerging such as nuclear families, single parent families etc

2Amalgamation of culture: Multiple festivals and rituals by diverse set of people.

Negative impact

1Conflicts with migrants due to 'son of soil' concept.

2Language conflict: Violence over language we use.

Measures to be taken

More social infrastructure – through dialogue – create social service capacityTransportation

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Conclusion

Urbanization in periurban areas has led to transformation in socio cultural landscape. Better facilities and infrastructure would help in ease of living and preserve soul identity.

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Provides statistical data from Census 2011
Identifies multiple dimensions of impact
Mentions specific resource constraints

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Topper

Jayant Agarwal

AIR 64

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization

Urbanization, their problems and their remedies

Urbanization in peri-urban regions

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168

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