How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India?

Peri-urban regions are the pockets around the metropolitan cities that have emerged as the new growth centre due to urbanisation.

Impact of rapid urbanization on:

(A) Social landscape of peri-urban area:

1. Intensive & massive migration from other regions

(B) NOIDA & Ghaziabad

2. Development of multi-cultural societies

(B) Cosmopolitan nature of society

3. Changes & evolved gender roles

(B) Women workforce

4. Inclusive nature of development

(B) Acceptance of third genders

(B) Economic transformation:

1. Rising land (reserve) rate

(B) Thane - major development

2. Connectivity through modern transport

(B) BRTS Corridor, Metro Services

3. Increased economic opportunities

(B) Wealth generation & employment

4. Local industries boosted

(B) Handlooms, Textiles, Toys

5. Growth of economic hubs

(B) Raj Nagar District Centre (RDC) - Ghaziabad

Thus, the peri-urban area has been transformed for the good goal of SDG-11.

Thus, the peri-urban area has been transformed for the good goal of SDG-11. (continuation from previous page)

The answer concludes the discussion on economic transformation and links it to sustainable development goals.