Urbanomics in India (Detailed analysis of trends and patterns of urbanization in India)

Abstract

This paper aims at studying trends and patterns of urbanization in India. Paper has been divided into 2 parts, first pre-globalization period which was from 1951 to 1981; their position of urbanization and its trends have been analyzed. Second part deals with post-globalization period which is from 1991 to 2011, their urban status and pattern of urbanization in Indian economy has been analyzed. This was further divided under indicators like social, economic and infrastructure and housing, which give state-variation in urbanization pattern and revealed what is lacking if state has low urbanization rate. In the latter half of the paper urbanization policy " JNNURM " was analyzed and its role in developing urban infrastructure was studied with the help of project allocation and amounts sanctioned to state for urban renewal under this policy. Lastly suitable conclusion and recommendations have been provided in view of status of urbanization in India and problems it faces.