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Varun TokasAIR 117· 2023

Question 12GS4GS2

ABC मिठी की नगर आयुक्त के रूप में आपको एक चुनौतीपूर्ण नैतिक दुविधा का सामना करना पड़ा है। राज्य सरकार ने एक Smart City project को मंजूरी दी है, जिसमें एक multi-lane expressway और modern commercial complexes का निर्माण किया जाएगा। परियोजना का उद्देश्य आर्थिक गतिविधि को बढ़ाना, शहरी गतिशीलता को बढ़ाना, और आवास निवेश को सुविधाजनक बनाना है। हालांकि, यह expressway पुरानी city area से गुजरेगा, जो centuries-old heritage buildings, temples, और a community of artisans पर निर्भर है जो अपनी आजीविका के लिए पर्यटन and handicrafts पर निर्भर हैं। विशेषज्ञों की चेतावनी है कि निर्माण कार्य से ऐतिहासिक ढांचों का विध्वंस और पारंपरिक craftsmenका विस्थापन होगा, जिससे community की विरासत को खतरा है। इसके विपरीत, business groups, real estate developers, और political leaders तर्क देते हैं कि शहरी विकास essential है progress के लिए और विकास concerns को बाधित नहीं करना चाहिए। Conversely, business groups, real estate developers, and political leaders argue that urban development is essential for progress and should not be obstructed by conservation concerns. Priya must navigate these conflicting interests, ensuring that the government's urban development agenda is implemented while also safeguarding the city's cultural heritage and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. (a) Identify the key stakeholders involved in the case and analyze their respective interests. (b) Discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by Priya in balancing urban development, heritage conservation, and the rights of local communities. (Answer in 250 words)

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The situation is a classic example of progress over culture and shows the side-effect on culture and habitual industry caused by urban development.

a) (1) Priya - Municipal Commissioner

Ensure economic development at ABC City
Manage interests of local artisans with urban infrastructure plans
Preserve community bonding and cultural heritage
2Citizens of old city area
Adds live in old city area and do not want to get displaced
Benefit from cultural heritage and do not want to lose cultural identity
3Artisans of city
Depend upon oldacity for livelihood and income
Want to protect craft and maintain
Depend upon oldacity for livelihood and income
Want to protect craft and maintain
3Artisans of city
Depend upon oldacity for livelihood and income
Want to protect craft and maintain
4Business groups and real estate developers
Seek profitable ventures and look forward to development
Position ABC as model for sustainable urban development.

b) The ethical dilemmas:

1Progress vs. Culture and shows the side-effect on culture and habitual industry caused by urban development.
2Heritage, Conservation, and Livelihood: Government has approved a Smart City project, which includes the construction of a multi-lane expressway and modern commercial complexes. The project aims to boost economic activity, enhance urban mobility, and attract investment, positioning ABC as a model for sustainable urban development. Priya must navigate these conflicting interests, ensuring that the government's urban development agenda is implemented while also safeguarding the city's cultural heritage and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

The situation is a classic example of progress over culture and shows the side-effect on culture and habitual industry caused by urban development.

a) (1) Priya - Municipal Commissioner

Ensure economic development of ABC City
Manage interests of local artisans with urban infrastructure plans
Preserve community bonding and cultural heritage
2Citizens of old city area
Ads live in old city area and do not want to get displaced
Benefit from cultural heritage and do not want to lose cultural identity
3Artisans of city
Depend upon oldacity for livelihood and income
Want to protect craft and maintain
364 words10 paragraphs
Examiner score
0.8/10

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Topper

Varun Tokas

AIR 1172023

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Urban Development and Cultural Heritage

Smart City Projects and Community Rights

Heritage Conservation vs. Urban Development Dilemma

Writing Stats

364

Total words

10

Paragraphs

analytical

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