Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding the challenges of rapid urbanization in India, the implementation gaps of constitutional provisions (74th Amendment), and the need for integrated governance and sustainable resource management to ensure equitable development and public health.
Peri-urban areas, the transitional zones between rural and urban landscapes, are experiencing rapid demographic and economic growth. However, they often suffer from an institutional limbo, lacking clear governance structures for effective service delivery, particularly in critical sectors like water supply and sanitation.