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Indus Valley Urban Planning Can Fix India's Growing Urban Sprawl: Report
11-02-2025
A recent report by Primus Partners, titled Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Lessons from the Indus Valley Civilisation for Modern Urban Planning in India, highlights that integrating urban planning principles from the Indus Valley Civilisation could help address modern urban challenges. The report suggests that adopting these methods could potentially reduce urban sprawl by 25%, improving sustainability and infrastructure efficiency. With India’s urban population projected to reach 600 million by 2036 and cities contributing 75% to the national GDP, it underscores the need for structured planning to manage this rapid growth effectively.
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