Urbanization has resulted into creation of new jobs & opportunities and reduction in poverty. The sustainable development of cities plays a vital role in development of the nations as these offer opportunities for people to prosper economically and socially. Urban spaces can over- come challenges of rapid growth by improving resource use and focusing on reducing pollution and poverty includ- ing provisions to provide access to basic services, energy, housing and simultaneously reducing emissions of green- house gases.
Rapid urbanization has posed several challenges on infra- structure, for example, pressure of resources like water, energy, transport etc. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is focused to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply for urban transformation. The Government launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to provide affordable housing to all. National Smart Cities Mission, the urban renewal and retrofitting program has been launched to develop smart cities across the country. The Municipal solid waste management is one of the major environmental problems of Indian cities. Government has taken several initiatives which has ensured significant progress in the waste management in Urban areas.
