TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING: A CASE STUDY OF STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH IN INDIA

AUTHOR – PROF RP YADAV, SCHOOL OF LAW, SHARDAUNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH

Best Citation – PROF RP YADAV, TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING: A CASE STUDY OF STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH IN INDIA, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 3 (1) of 2024, Pg. 31-36, APIS – 3920-0007  | ISSN – 2583-7230.

ABSTRACT

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s most populous state, with a population of over 240 million people. As one of the key states in India’s rapid urbanization, UP is experiencing significant challenges related to urban growth. The state is home to several large cities, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Agra, all of which are grappling with the pressures of accommodating growing populations. The rapid urbanization in these cities has led to challenges like inadequate infrastructure, congestion, pollution, and the growth of informal settlements (slums). The article deals with the multifaceted challenges arising from rapid urbanization in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous state. It highlights the strain that cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Agra are facing as they try to accommodate expanding populations. The article further emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable urban planning to manage these challenges and ensure inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable urban growth.

Keywords – Sustainable development, urbanization, migration,  infrastructure, environmental degradation, pollution