Sustainable Urbanisation in India and its Challenges: An Inclusive Perspective

Abstract

The world is getting increasingly urbanised which means that the population living in the urban areas is increasing. With an increasing urban population there is also an increase in the numbers of the urban poor. Large cities are sites of production, development, creativity and innovation but due to increasing industrialisation in the urban areas there is increasing number of slums. The urban poor living in the slums do not have access to basic amenities (health and education) and the poverty in the urban areas is also ever increasing. The size of the cities is also fragmenting and the difference between the rich and the poor areas in the cities is also increasing. Urbanisation and economic development are linked and so in order to achieve economic growth it is important to better the urban areas. In this paper we provide an overview that if we want to live in a sustainable and inclusive world where there is more peace and equity and more environmental stability then, we should focus on sustainable urbanisation and the building of smart and inclusive cities wherein the main focus will be on the development concerns of the poor and the marginalised people.