words per minute
23
JyotiSwami
00:00
Speed
Urbanisation means the concentration of population in the big cities of a country. These big cities are causing serious problems even in the very advanced countries of the world. The big cities are full of congestion and environmental pollution. The modern cities are growing in a very unsystematic manner due to fat industrialization. In reality, the concentration of industries also causes the problems of urbanisation. The population of big cities is always on the increase, because the villagers migrate in large numbers to the cities in search of employment. In the villages, there are not many opportunities ot get work due to the lack of agro industries and more so due to seasonal nature of employment in agriculture. The people of village also come to the cities in search of a higher standard of living and better living conditions. The cities are more glamorous. They provide many sided entertainments through the clubs, cinema houses, hotels, etc., whereas villages lack all such facilities. But on the other hand, due to over population the cities become the centers of all the vices and crimes. In the big cities of U.S.A many organized criminal gangs have come into existence. In certain big cities of Europe and U.S.A., people do not come out due to the fear of these criminals. Thus, big cities create many social and criminal problems. The same in true of Mumbai, India's commercial capital and New Delhi, the capital of India where underworld mafia rules the roost. In the big cities, there is also the serious problem of housing. The authorities are always failing in their efforts to meet the housing demands of the people. The shortage of houses leads to overcrowding, and insanitary conditions, which result in slums. Jhuggi Jhompri colonies spring up. These people not only steal water and electricity but also spread insanitation.