Urbanization should prioritize livability, not just housing: MoHUA
NEW DELHI: D Thara, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, stated that urbanization needs to prioritize enhancing the quality of living rather than merely focusing on housing. Thara emphasized the necessity to “reimagine urbanization” through a tailored approach, rather than just addressing housing supply. “We must shift our perspective on land and embrace a new paradigm,” she remarked. As urbanization is anticipated to accelerate significantly—equaling the scale of the last century within twenty years—she underlined the importance of harmonizing urban growth with the protection of rural and agricultural land. “We need to systematically densify,” she added.…