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India is making the headlines in almost every walk of life – be it sports, films, real estate, or Information Technology! The economic boom has been a catalyst for the fast-track development across the nation. Did you know that some of the Indian cities are rated amongst the fastest growing cities in the world? Do you know which cities have made it to the list? Read on to find out. Indian cities make it to the Top 100 list! The general parameter used to consider the growth of a city is the rate of its urbanization. The International Institute for Environment and Development very recently released its report “The Transition to a Predominantly Urban World and its Underpinnings” that will make every Indian proud. The reason? According to the said report, eleven cities in India are amongst the 100 fastest growing cities of the world! Further, India is second to only China in this growth race. What is astounding and encouraging of course, are the names of cities that have made their way to this list! These are not the large metros of India, but the smaller cities of the country. The fact that these cities have earned a mention in the Top 100 list speaks volumes of the overall nationwide development happening in India. The country has not only managed to develop its metro areas, but the economic boom has also touched the smaller cities of the country. In the past, India’s development had been restricted to a handful of its urban cities while a majority of the population living in rural agricultural India shied away from growth. However, things have changed in the recent times and the smaller cities have caught up with the fast-paced development and urbanization. The research conducted by the International Institute for Environment and Development vouches for the same. Which are these cities? These are the fastest growing cities in India: -
Durg – Bhilai
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Ghaziabad
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Aurangabad
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Bhopal
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Chandigarh
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Guwahati
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Surat
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Asansol
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Dhanbad
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Vishakhapatnam
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Faridabad
Education, reduction in poverty, industrialization, IT boom, and improved health services are some of the reasons behind the speedy growth within these cities. Low-income nations are the growth centers Another revelation from this research is that most of the countries growing at a fast pace today are the middle or low-income nations. You will be surprised to know that none of the European cities appears in the report. Furthermore, the urban population in Africa exceeds the urban population of North America! Are the cities mentioned in the list of fastest growing cities a reflection of India’s economic success? Have you visited any of these cities in the near past? Were you appalled by the fast track development in these cities or delighted? |
