Topic : , urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
1. What is a ‘city system’? Explain how and why reforming municipal bodies is crucial to reforming city systems. (250 words)
Reference: dea.gov.in
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of City-system and the reforms in municipal bodies crucial for effective and efficient functioning of city systems.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the concept of city-system and explain how and why reforming municipal bodies is crucial to reforming city systems.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what city-systems are.
Body:
A city system; is a group of cities, which, in their evolution, have become interdependent because of the many relationship networks that they have and that interconnect them to a greater extent than other cities located in the environment.
Explain the importance of urban governance in the country.
Discuss the urban issues, reforms and way forward in India with suitable examples.
Explain that India has to improve its urban areas to achieve objectives of economic development. However, urban governance and management of the services is far from satisfactory. In this context, the Government has launched a reform-linked urban investment program, JNNURM and others.
Discuss how and why reforming municipal bodies is crucial to reforming city systems.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
