This project addresses urban sprawl in Kolkata and Navi Mumbai, emphasizing sustainable development to mitigate conflicts over land use and environmental degradation. Through the study of urban growth patterns, the project aims to inspire action and provide insights for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders.
Supervised classification.
QGIS.
- Navi Mumbai images
- Kolkata images
- classified image of Navi Mumbai
- classified image of Kolkata
- Similar water body distributions observed.
- Kolkata: More vegetation; Navi Mumbai: More built-up area.
- Kolkata: Evenly distributed agriculture; Navi Mumbai: Clustered agriculture.
- Navi Mumbai: Extensive built-up area; Kolkata: Less clustered.
These findings underscore the importance of tailored urban planning strategies and ecosystem management approaches to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by each city's land use dynamics. Policymakers, planners, and stakeholders can leverage this information to inform evidence-based decision-making processes aimed at promoting sustainable urban growth, enhancing environmental resilience, and fostering equitable development outcomes.