How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India?
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Peri-urban regions are the pockets around the metropolitan cities that have emerged as the new growth centre due to urbanisation.
Example (Diagram): Kanpur → Peri-urban region → Noida, Thane, Ghaziabad
Impact of rapid urbanization on:
(A) Social landscape of peri-urban area:
1. Intensive & massive migration from other regions
(B) NOIDA & Ghaziabad
2. Development of multi-cultural societies
(B) Cosmopolitan nature of society
3. Changes & evolved gender roles
(B) Women workforce
4. Inclusive nature of development
(B) Acceptance of third genders
5. Rising harmonious festival celebration & governance frameworks → controls radicalization
6. Technology-based responsive administration → e-services
(B) Economic transformation:
1. Rising land (reserve) rate
(B) Thane - major development
2. Connectivity through modern transport
(B) BRTS Corridor, Metro Services
3. Increased economic opportunities
(B) Wealth generation & employment
4. Local industries boosted
(B) Handlooms, Textiles, Toys
5. Growth of economic hubs
(B) Raj Nagar District Centre (RDC) - Ghaziabad
Thus, the peri-urban area has been transformed for the good goal of SDG-11.
Thus, the peri-urban area has been transformed for the good goal of SDG-11. (continuation from previous page)
The answer concludes the discussion on economic transformation and links it to sustainable development goals.
— Vishwajeet Gupta · AIR 67
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Diagram showing Kanpur as central point with Peri-urban region leading to Noida, Thane, and Ghaziabad
- Clear structural organization with A/B categorization
- Real-world examples with specific city names
- Links to SDG-11
- Covers both social and economic dimensions
Vishwajeet Gupta
Urbanization and Social Impact
Peri-urban Development
Socio-cultural Changes in Peri-urban Areas
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