A New look on the Urbanisation and Environmental Rights in India: Contestations and Resolutions

Abstract

Urbanization in India has become a pivotal factor influencing economic development, social change, and environmental challenges. The growth of urban areas has heightened demands on land, water, air quality, and ecological stability, frequently putting environmental rights in contrast with developmental goals. This article presents a fresh viewpoint on urbanization and environmental rights in India. This article attempts to understand recent scenario of urban growth in India and its effect on urban environment. This paper examines various dimensions of present urban environmental situation in India. This paper also analyses how Constitutional and legal structures, judicial actions, and grassroots initiatives address environmental issues considering new avenues for sustainable and rights-oriented urban development.