Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Q2. Evaluate the importance of urban green spaces in maintaining ecological and climatic balance in rapidly growing cities. What challenges limit their effective conservation in India? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
Rapid urbanisation, rising heat stress and ecological degradation in Indian cities have increased the importance of urban green spaces for climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires evaluating the ecological and climatic significance of urban green spaces in rapidly growing cities and examining the major challenges that hinder their effective conservation in India.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight the growing ecological pressures in Indian cities and the increasing relevance of urban green spaces as critical environmental infrastructure.
Body
- Importance of urban green spaces: Mention their role in regulating urban climate, improving air quality, supporting biodiversity, reducing floods and enhancing urban liveability.
- Challenges in conservation: Highlight issues such as land-use pressure, encroachment, weak planning, fragmented governance and inadequate public participation.
Conclusion
Emphasise that sustainable urbanisation requires integrating ecological spaces into mainstream city planning and governance rather than treating them as residual land resources.
