Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) guidelines mention Green Cities under the urban planning approach.
2. The Urban Agriculture is part of the Urban Land Planning (ULP) exercise.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Utility of Urban Agriculture:
Cities in India are facing multiple challenges including unbearable heat-waves due to climate change. Urban Agriculture can not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but has several additional benefits.
How can the problem be addressed?
- Environmentalists and urban city planners highlight the importance of Green Infrastructure (GI) in combating the impact of climate change in cities. The Union Government’s 2015 AMRUT programme also included green spaces and parks as a thrust area;
- In this context, Agriculture is a neglected aspect. Agriculture is seen as a predominantly rural activity. The Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) guidelines mention Green Cities under the urban planning approach, with prevention of damage to ‘productivity of agricultural land’ listed as a key benefit. However, the Urban Agriculture is not part of the Urban Land Planning (ULP) exercise.
Source: EPIC June 2022
