In this era of modernization and industrialization, people preferences have changed significantly in terms of living space, livelihood and lifestyle. The number of people migrating from rural to urban areas are increasing with each passing day .But nothing comes free, as people living in urban areas suffer with alot of issues, namely traffic, accommodation and pollution. This raises the question that whether the government should play its part, and encourage people to relocate to small towns rather than overcrowding the city. In this essay I'll address this question and explain my own opinion supporting it with examples.