Question 8Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1
How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Census 2011 India 31% of population lives in the urban areas and is per world bank this would increase to 50% by 2050.
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Main Body
Impact of rapid urbanization on socio cultural landscape of peri urban region
Social impact
1Rising poverty and slum areas in peri urban regions.
2Rising conflicts and crimes due to migration in peri urban areas.
3Rising competition for resources such as Health care, education and housing → Increased cost of pro-services.
Cultural impact
1Cultural identities: New culture emerging such as nuclear families, single parent families etc
2Amalgamation of culture: Multiple festivals and rituals by diverse set of people.
Negative impact
1Conflicts with migrants due to 'son of soil' concept.
2Language conflict: Violence over language we use.
Measures to be taken
More social infrastructure – through dialogue – create social service capacity → Transportation
— Jayant Agarwal · AIR 64
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Conclusion
Urbanization in periurban areas has led to transformation in socio cultural landscape. Better facilities and infrastructure would help in ease of living and preserve soul identity.
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- Provides statistical data from Census 2011
- Identifies multiple dimensions of impact
- Mentions specific resource constraints
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Topper
Jayant Agarwal
AIR 64
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Urbanization in peri-urban regions
Writing Stats
168
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Structured with bullet points
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