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6. Problems of Urbanization

The patterns of urbanization in India has been marked by regional and interstate diversities, large scale rural to urban migration, insufficient infrastructural facilities, growth of slums and other allied problems. Some of the major problems of urbanization faced in different parts of India are as follows:

 

6.1. Housing and Inflated Land Prices6.2. Housing and Slums6.3. Over Crowding6.4. Water supply, Drainage and Sanitation6.5. Transportation and Traffic6.6. Pollution