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Main Issues in a Sustainable City in India

 

Development Alternatives - India

In India, the important issues are the following, ranked by importance:

  • population
  • transportation
  • large share of public transport
  • health
  • water
  • legislation/enforcement
  • zoning/planning
  • air pollutants
  • sewage
  • landfills

The main problem is the migration of rural population to the cities for jobs. This puts strain on the infrastructure (water, electricity, communication), health, education, jobs, law and order, food distribution system, governance, housing, etc. In a nutshell the root cause of all evils is the growing population. Unless these amenities are provided in the rural sector the migration will not stop. An important aspect in this
regard is the creation of satellite townships near the big cities and a shift to them to reduce the burden on the city centre.

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