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Assessing the Environmental and Land Use Impacts of Urban Growth: A Case Study of Ajmer, Rajasthan

Author(s) Ms. Deepika Kumari, Dr. Alok Kumar Bansal
Country India
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The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in urban expansion. Today, over half of the global population resides in urban areas, and this figure is expected to rise to nearly 5 billion by 2030. Urbanization holds the promise of promoting enhanced well-being, efficient resource use, and economic development. However, it also intensifies the demand for urban infrastructure due to the increasing population (Drakakis-Smith, 1996). A significant consequence of urban growth is the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, a trend that is especially alarming in developing nations like India. This study evaluates the influence of urbanization on land use and land cover changes in Ajmer city. The city's growing population—driven by rural-to-urban migration and its religious importance attracting numerous visitors—has led to substantial shifts in land utilization. Rapid urban sprawl is contributing to a decline in both agricultural land and landholdings. With the accelerated pace of urbanization, vast tracts of farmland have been repurposed into residential and industrial zones (Retnaraj, 1994). Several factors are propelling this population growth, including Smart City initiatives, employment prospects, educational opportunities, quality housing, advanced healthcare, and improved living standards. This population boom not only escalates the demand for food but also reduces food production capacity through construction, environmental degradation, and reduced agricultural activity (Aldington, 1997). Additionally, urban growth in Ajmer is linked to several critical issues such as land degradation, pollution, poverty, slum development, and unaffordable housing. Other notable impacts include increased pollution, traffic congestion, environmental risks, land deterioration, and rising crime rates. The research incorporates land use mapping using temporal satellite imagery from the years 2000 and 2017. Change detection techniques are applied using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools such as ERDAS and ArcGIS. Supervised classification is conducted using ERDAS software to delineate and analyze transformations in land use patterns.
Keywords: Urbanization, Urban Sprawl, Land Degradation, Environmental Hazards, Crime
Keywords Keywords: Urbanization, Urban Sprawl, Land Degradation, Environmental Hazards, Crime
Published In Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Published On 2023-08-09
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