Why has urbanization increased rapidly after independence?

1.	Why has urbanization increased rapidly after independence?
Answer» During the British rule in India our industries were not well developed. After India became independent, government took several constructive steps and adopted policies to boost economic growth via. industrialization. This resulted in rise in urbanization. This rise became extremely sharp after the government adopted the economic reforms of liberalizing industries in 1991. Under such reforms and policies the government gave various incentives tor industrial development. This also boosted service sector. All this resulted in faster economic development and urbanization. Urbanization in the entire world is on the rise due to urbanization. It is estimated that if this growth continues than by 2050 2/3rd of the total world population will be residing in urban areas.

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