Urbanization — problems and remedies

How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?

Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?

How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India?

“The growth of cities as IT hubs has opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems.” Substantiate this statement with examples.

With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’.

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?

Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural-urban integration.

To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss.

Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.