Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. what are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?

Large-scale and unplanned urbanization, a recent phenomenon has created several problems for both individuals and nations. Due to

this

, it has become a challenging task for the countries to manage.

This

is caused by the migration of

people

from rural to urban areas and the drastic growth of

slums

.

However

,

this

issue can be mitigated by taking some effective measures. To commence with, the main reason for the growth of

cities

is the migration of a large number of

people

from villages in search of job opportunities and better amenities.

For instance

, the arrival of about five-hundred

people

every hour in the Indian city of Bombay. Though

cities

are centres of art, commerce, education , fashion and trade , they attract

people

from all walks of life providing them with livelihood. As a remedial measure, the key solution is improving the conditions of life of villagers by delocalization of business and industry.

Moreover

, priority-based actions by statutory bodies to improve educational and healthcare facilities can make life better. With regard to the growth of

slums

, there are numerous

cities

in the world with a population of more than ten million

people

. Finding enough decent accommodation for everyone in a big city is an arduous task which ultimately gives birth to

slums

. To cite an example, in several parts of Asia ,

slums

have been created by underprivileged

people

in large numbers with hardly any amenities. These

slums

become major centres of crime.

However

, decentralization of industry and business can answer the challenges of overcrowding and

slums

. To recapitulate, higher authorities should tackle the problem of overpopulation by focusing more on the development of rural areas. So, migration to

cities

will cease to become inevitable.