International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Comparison of Policy Weaknesses Responsible For Loss of Agricultural Lands in Indian Growing Cities: Case Studies of Kolkata and Lucknow

Author : Ar. Swapnil Sheth ¹ Dr. Mahendra Joshi ²

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Date of Publication :25th August 2021

Abstract: In 2011, India's urban population was 377 million, and by 2031 it will be 600 million. In India, urbanisation is displacing farmland. In India, urbanisation consumes 0.12 million hectares of farmland annually. This paper examines the planning policies in India that result in agricultural land loss during development. Planning policies for the developing cities of Kolkota and Lucknow are compared and contrasted with regional and city plans. The study shows a dramatic shift in planning policies over time, prioritising economic development over farmland preservation for all these expanding cities. Many planning policies are universal across cities studied, but few appear to be tailored to local conditions and political agendas. The study calls for immediate action to address planning flaws and change policies that can help preserve farmlands threatened by urbanisation

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