Question Q.19GS1GS1
Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be achieved?
Introduction
India will have 600 million population in urban areas by 2047. Therefore, it's necessary to ensure planned Urbanisation.
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Main Body
India will have 600 million population in urban areas by 2047. Therefore, it's necessary to ensure planned Urbanisation.
Essential to focus on Health in Urban Planning & Reforms:
1Need for open space like (community Parks) to promote active lifestyle.
2Increasing Air Pollution (AQI)/ cities in India, AQI Index) → becoming cause of respiratory illness in young.
3(Mental Health) challenges [EVIMHANE] - most states, mental illness high in urban space due to [isolation & anonymity]
4Emotional Health impacted due to loss of cultural identity in urban spaces.
5Increasing (Old Age population) in cities → thus gigantic care needs to be provided at accessible means.
6Increasing Nuclear family concept, thus increased need to (Childcare health) planning in cities.
Challenges(limited funding and investment (currently 1.8-1.9% needed 2.5-1.)
lack of urban local bodiesfunding function functionaries. lack the issue in election manifesto. (low priority)
Emerging Private Sector in Health [Increase OUT] budget expenditure
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Conclusion
Emerging private sector in health sector leads to increase OUT (Out of Pocket) budget expenditure
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- Quantitative projection (600 million)
- Multiple health dimensions covered
- Clear link between urbanisation and health
- Identifies structural challenges
- Quantitative data on funding (1.8-1.9% vs 2.5%)
- Addresses governance and financing issues
Topper
SURABHI YADAV
AIR 142025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Health in Urban Planning
Essential focus on health in urban contexts
Urban population growth, planning and health
Writing Stats
191
Total words
10
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