• TIKAM SINGH

Overpopulation is the more serious problem that our country is facing. Population growth is a major concern in India. Now, overpopulation is overcrowding and poor quality housing in many large cities. Population explosion can create new problems especially for the future generations. But there is also an illuminated section of society which is aware of this challenge. Increasing rate of urbanization in 2011 is 30 percent that is increased in 2030 by 41 percent. Every spot and corner of India is clearly shows that the increasing population. Whether you are in a metro station, airport, railway station, road, highway, bus stop, hospital, shopping mall, market, temple, or even in a social/ religious gathering, we see all these places are overcrowded at any time of the day. This is a clear indication of overpopulation in the country. As we know that, India is the second most populous country in the world, & different cities have different issues. Overcrowding, Haphazard and unplanned growth of urban areas and a desperate lack of infrastructure are the main causes of such a situation. The rapid growth of urban population both natural and through migration, has put heavy pressure on public utilities like housing, sanitation, transport, water, electricity, health, education and so on. Also the main causes such as housing, congestion, unemployment, air pollution, social problems and energy tension. Through this research can be found the issues and the solutions in overcrowding cities. Overcrowding problem is the most prerequisite issue which needs to be taken steps as soon as possible. Modern cities in the India like Mumbai, Delhi NCR etc, which are facing the problem of overcrowding. In general, modern cities have attracted huge newcomers to seek career opportunity and to fulfill their dreams. So overcrowding cities encourages deviant behavior, spread diseases, and creates conditions to mental illness. One effect of dense urban living is also poverty & unemployment. These are the major issues which generally we are facing. The urban population of India had already crossed the 133 million mark by 2015. More than 45 per cent of India’s population is living in urban areas. And as per the study 65 percent population is the young population.

Over Crowding, Over Population, Unplanned Growth, and Urbanization, Rapid Growth, high density and Unemployment

"OVERPOPULATION IS AN ISSUE IN URBAN AREAS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.b465-b471, October-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2210166.pdf

"OVERPOPULATION IS AN ISSUE IN URBAN AREAS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no. ppb465-b471, October-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2210166.pdf