Author: ed. Ahluwalia Isher Judge, ed. Kanbur Ravi & ed. Mohanty P K
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Sage Publications
Year: 2014
Pages: 337
ISBN: 978-81-321-1775-9
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Classification: 307.1416
Shelf: C1R3
Accession No: B1105
Contents: List of Tables List of Figures List of Boxes List of Abbreviations Preface Section I: Urban Planning, Infrastructure and Sustainability Section II: Finance and Governance Section III: Inclusion and Governance About the Editors and Contributors Index
Abstract: Urbanisation in India is rapidly transforming the country’s socio-economic and spatial landscape. Urbanisation in India: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward examines the complexities of this growth, highlighting challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. The first section addresses urban planning, infrastructure, and sustainability, offering strategies to manage expansion while ensuring environmental resilience. The second explores finance and governance, focusing on policy frameworks, fiscal mechanisms, and institutional capacities for effective urban management. The third emphasizes inclusion and social equity, promoting participatory governance and addressing marginalized communities. The volume integrates planning, economic, and governance perspectives to guide inclusive, resilient urban development.