Metropolitan Planning Committee

The Metropolitan Planning Committee: A Vital Force in Shaping Urban Landscapes The urban landscape is a dynamic entity, constantly evolving under the pressures of population growth, economic development, and social change. Managing this complex ecosystem requires a coordinated and strategic approach, one that transcends the boundaries of individual municipalities and embraces a broader, regional perspective. … Read more

Horticulture Development

Horticulture-development/”>Special Promotional Programme For Horticulture Development Definition of Horticulture: Horticulture may be broadly defined as the Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers and crops like spices condiments and other Plantation Crops. It is a science of cultivation of Garden Plants. The word Horticulture in derived from the Latin word Hortus meaning enclosure … Read more

Smart Cities Mission: Transforming India’s Urban Landscape

Smart Cities Mission: Transforming India’s Urban Landscape Introduction India, a nation on the cusp of rapid urbanization, faces a multitude of challenges in managing its burgeoning cities. From inadequate infrastructure and resource scarcity to environmental degradation and social inequalities, the urban landscape is grappling with the complexities of rapid growth. Recognizing the need for a … Read more

World Heritage Sites

A Journey Through Time: Exploring the World Heritage Sites The world is a tapestry woven with diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and awe-inspiring historical remnants. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites, designated for their outstanding universal value, offer a glimpse into this rich tapestry, showcasing the pinnacle of human achievement and the wonders of nature. This article … Read more

National Mission On Sustainable Habitat

The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat: A Blueprint for a Greener Future The relentless march of urbanization, coupled with the pressing need to address climate change, has brought the concept of sustainable habitat to the forefront of global discourse. India, with its rapidly growing population and burgeoning cities, faces a unique set of challenges in … Read more

Types of Settlements : rural and urban

  Settlement can be defined as any form of human habitation which ranges from a single dwelling to large city. The word settlement has another connotation as well as this is a process of opening up and settling of a previously uninhabited area by the people. In geography this process is also known as occupancy. … Read more

Growth

 Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan Historically, Rajasthan has been placed fairly low in terms of Human Development. In terms of Human Development index, it stood 28th among 32 states and union territories in 1981, with only Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar among the larger states behind; the rank … Read more

Mains Booster-Urban environment

Biodiversity, Climate, water and flood management. They are also important for individual Health and wellbeing and for local communities, providing opportunities for exercise, leisure, Education and EMPLOYMENT, as well as creating a sense of place. Urban areas face an evolving set of environmental pressures including Climate Change. At the same time, the existing

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation in India India is an agrarian economy with more than half of the Population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their income. However, since the economic INFRASTRUCTURE Sector as it is one of the key drivers responsible for India’s propelling economic Growth. Infrastructure Development in India has been … Read more

Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe

Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more

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