Urbanisation and Urban Planning in India: Problems and Prospects

By : Sreelekha R.G

Page No: 1-20

Abstract
Urban people make up 31 per cent (Census 2011) of India's population overall, while metropolitan regions are home to 55 per cent of the world's population, which is projected to grow to five billion by 2028 and six billion  by 2041. The overcrowded cities create stress on urban governance in India. However, it is widely acknowledged that local governments are very  effective at managing pandemic situations because they are made up of residents of the same area and know one another better. This proximity also makes the local representatives more accountable and sensitive to local needs, which can help better mobilise the community for swift and coordinated action during disasters. As a result, urban planning in India received a boost during the Covid pandemic, which also enhanced the challenges and obligations of urban administration. The article makes an effort to revisit the issues and prospects of urbanisation and urban planning in India. 

Author :
Sreelekha R.G. : Associate Professor (Collegiate Education Department, Government of Kerala)  presently working in the Department of Political Science at University College, TVM.