_______ towns or cities are socially and economically independent, either completely or partially.

Urbanization

Rapid industrial growth

Rapid industrial growth in and around the city leads to lack of job opportunities.

People in the urban areas have less access to health, educational, cultural and social services than in rural areas.

Slums are usually located on land not owned by the slum dwellers.

Satellite towns/cities are connected to the metropolis by trains and motorways.

Mumbai is one of the 20 cities selected as Smart Cities.

Define Urbanization?

Example of satellite cities

In india ____ people live in urban areas

____ are urban areas that are heavily populated with poor housing and living conditions.

____ leads to creation of slums.

Overcrowding in slums leads to the outbreak of diseases such as ______ and ______.

In India ____ cities have already been selected as 'Smart cities'

A rise in ____ pollution leads to rise in allergies and respiratory diseases.