| Why
Town Planning
Town
Planning is not a new thing. Best example of Town Planning in
Indus Valley civilization. During their time the of town were
done in planned manner. Directions of Sun and Wind were kept in
mind while planning the towns besides the type of soil of the
town. After this civilization may capitals of the State of India
are example of Architecture and town planning. But after independence,
due to population explosion and uncontrolled urbanization the
objectives of Town planning to be ignored.
In
Himachal Pradesh towns like, Shimla, Mandi, Dalhousie, Solan,
Dharamshala has lot its name due to unplanned construction activities.
The same is problem along National and State Highways. The powers
like Industrialization, Urbanization and Commercial activities
are being on all sides and due to which environmental degradation
related problems are coming up.
Today
the future of our land is in danger. For urbanization we are sidelining
the nature. For construction the houses we are cutting trees and
mountains. In Shimla, Solan and few other towns of H.P. few newly
constructed buildings were fallen at their own and the cases of
land sliding has increased. Moreover, the tragedy like earthquake
can also occur due to non-planned towns/buildings.
Therefore,
by making rules and regulations the problem of Planning case not
be solved. It require public awareness and awakening. |