abhijithajikumar The population of most cities is growing as people move to cities to find work and new opportunities. What problems does over population in cities cause? How can these problems be solved?
The recent times have seen a rise in the population of urban areas with more people migrating in pursuit of jobs and opportunities. Not only does this trend raise concerns such us traffic congestions but also lead to environmental issues including the decline in air quality. This can be addressed by proper government interventions to develop rural areas in par with urban so as to control the migration.
The primary problem that cities face due to the rise in population density is the high number of vehicles on road and thereby the traffic congestion it creates. During peak hours, a substantial amount of time is spent on roads when people commute to their work. Even more disturbing, though is the negative impact on the air quality this would bring along. This is particularly true in Indian cities like Bengaluru where it takes hours to move just a few kilometers and Delhi which is one among the most polluted cities of the world with its depleted air quality.
In order to mitigate these risks to some extent, the government has to check the flow of people to cities by bringing opportunities for developments in rural areas also. To encourage companies to set up their plants and offices in rural areas, government can give subsides and by this way, people at rural areas would stay back at their place. Subsequently, both the developments and population density will be spread over both cities and villages alike rather than being concentrated at some places.
In conclusion, many people are migrating to cities considering the opportunities cities offer. Even though people could easily find work at urban areas, there are growing concerns like traffic congestions and declining air quality which can be controlled to some extend by better government initiates.
