TY - BOOK AU - Mekala, Sumathi AU - Ray, Chandranath N. (Guide) TI - Issue of urban environment and landuse changes along the historical precinct of Musi River : a case of Hyderabad (Also available on CD) U1 - P TH-2130 PY - 2017/// N1 - CONTENTS 1 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM 1 Significance of the Study 1 Research Question 2 Aim 2 General and Specific Objectives 2 Analytical framework 3 Data Source and Data Collection 4 Scope and Limitations 4 Methodology: 5 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 9 DEFINING A RIVER 9 2.1.1 Settlement along the River 9 2.1.2 Misuse of Rivers 10 2.1.3 Urban Process in Indian Cities: 10 2.1.4 Pattern of Urbanization 10 2.1.5 Urbanization and Its Effect on Stream 11 LANDUSE 11 2.2.1 Effect of Surrounding Land Use on Musi River 11 2.2.2 Transformation on Rural Areas 12 2.2.3 Impact of Density on River Area 12 2.2.4 Effect on Agriculture Land 13 2.2.5 Effect of Economy Generators 13 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 14 2.3.1 Loss of Biodiversity 14 2.3.2 Air Pollution 15 2.3.3 Temperature 15 2.3.4 Water Issues 16 2.3.5 Degradation of Water Resources Due To Urbanization 17 CASE STUDIES 17 2.4.1 Urban Growth of Urbanization in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: 17 2.4.2 Impact of Urbanization and Development of Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad: 18 CONCLUSION 19 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AREA 22 Brief background of the state 22 Profile of the city 23 Physical Characteristics 26 Climate 27 Demography 27 4 URBANIZATION ON MUSI RIVER 30 Hyderabad City and Musi River 30 Urbanization in Hyderabad City 31 Urbanization on Musi River 32 Impact of Urbanization 33 Land use as per the G.Os 33 Urban growth in Hyderabad decadal wise 34 5 INTRODUCTION TO THE SITE 39 Land use along the Musi River 41 6 EXISTING PROPOSALS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT 49 Acts & Policies Related To Protection of River 50 Process of Musi Polluted Water Treating With Various Mechanisms 51 Process of 339 Mld Capacity Sewage Treatment Plant 52 7 PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS 62 Demography 62 Amenities 63 7.2.1 Primary survey findings (facilities) 65 7.2.2 Primary survey findings (facilities) 66 7.2.3 Primary Survey Findings (Environmental Issues) 68 Land use Changes along the Musi River 70 Conclusion 77 8 ISSUES AND CONCERNS 80 9 RECOMMENDATIONS 82 10 REFERENCES 85 Annexure-1 88 Household details 88 Infrastructure facilities 88 Social Infrastructure 88 Environment Information 89 ER -