Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Q1. Recognising transitional urban areas is essential for inclusive urbanisation. Assess the socio-economic vulnerabilities of such regions. Suggest measures to strengthen their development planning. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
Census 2027 debates highlight the invisibility of transitional and peri-urban regions, raising concerns about their socio-economic vulnerabilities and the need for better development planning.Key demand of the question
The question requires explaining why transitional urban areas matter, assessing the socio-economic vulnerabilities they face, and proposing planning measures that can make urbanisation more inclusive.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Give a brief context on India’s rapid peri-urban expansion and how these areas fall outside traditional rural–urban classifications.Body
- Importance of recognising transitional urban areas: Mention why recognition is essential for inclusive urbanisation.
- Socio-economic vulnerabilities: Mention broad categories such as service deficits, tenure insecurity, informality, environmental risks, and governance gaps.
- Planning measures: Suggest governance reforms, spatial planning, geostatistical tools, and targeted welfare measures.
Conclusion
Add a short forward-looking line on building resilient, planned, and inclusive urban transitions.
