businessworld.in-Indus Valley Urban Planning Can Fix India's Growing Urban Sprawl: Report
A new report by consulting firm Primus Partners suggests that integrating urban planning principles from the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) could help address modern urban challenges in India. The study, titled ‘Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Lessons from the Indus Valley Civilisation for Modern Urban Planning in India’, highlights that adopting these methods could potentially reduce urban sprawl by 25 per cent. With India’s urban population projected to reach 600 million by 2036 and cities contributing 75 per cent to the national GDP, the report underscores the need for structured planning to manage this growth effectively.
India’s urbanisation rate has increased from 31 per cent in 2011 to an estimated 40 per cent by 2036. This rapid expansion has placed significant strain on existing infrastructure, leading to housing shortages, inadequate sanitation and increased environmental challenges. The report identifies urban sprawl as a growing concern and suggests that historical urban planning techniques from the IVC could provide structured solutions to these issues.
