Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
2. We must rethink, reimagine and re-establish the very purpose and approach towards planning of cities and towns in India. We need to urgently and significantly ramp up the present cumulative capacity of urban planning in the country to avoid the creeping and silent crisis that is overtaking urban settlements. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various issues due to poor planning of urban cities and measures needed to rectify it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the lack of proper planning has been a bane for urban cities of India.
Body:
First, mention the various issues plaguing urban areas such as a need for affordable housing, issues of urban slums, waste management, poor drainage etc. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Next, mention about the major aspects that needs to change with regards to urban planning and mention the various factors that must be taken in to account in urban planning to have sustainable and resilient cities.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
