Q. With reference to Urbanization in India, consider the below observations:

1. At present, approximately one-third of India's population is urban
2. At present, India shares approximately one-tenth of World's urban population

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The NITI Aayog report on 'Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India' recommends achieving 'Healthy City for All' by 2030 through a 500 Healthy Cities Program over five years. It suggests selecting priority cities in collaboration with state governments and local bodies and proposes adding 8,268 town planner positions for 3 to 5 years. The report also calls for a 'National Digital Platform of Town and Country Planners' under MoHUA’s National Urban Innovation Stack to facilitate planner registration and create a marketplace for urban planners. As of 2011, India's population was 1.21 billion, with 31.1% urbanization, contributing 11% to the global urban population. Projections indicate India will surpass China in population by 2027, with urban growth expected to account for 73% of total population increase from 2011 to 2036, adding 416 million urban dwellers by 2050, when urbanization is expected to reach 50%.

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