Urbanisation in Karnataka
 
Urban Management in Karnataka
Municipal Reforms Initiatives
The 2001 Census shows that the level of urbanisation in India increased from 25.7 % in 1990-91 to 27.8 % in 2001
Urban Population % in Karnataka                                     
                                                  
  1981 : 28.89 % 
1991 : 30.92 %
2001 : 34.00 % 
2011 : 37.55 % (projected)
Increase of urban population increased demand of all kinds of urban  infrastructure  and services
Demand over taking supply
74th Amendment assigns crucial role for public participation in urban  governance
High expectation level of service delivery by citizens
Multifold increase in responsibility of public reps.
Satisfying varying needs of rich, poor and the middle class.
Assured
  access to core services – drinking water, sanitation, housing & roads
Only 44% of urban households have access to sanitation
Total shortage of houses in urban areas: 2.18 lakhs 
Stakeholders consultation & transparency is the need of the hour

  Trends and patterns of urbanisation in India... click to download

  Urbanisation in Karanataka (Census 2001)