Urbanization: Cultural Challenges and Opportunities in Nepal

Abstract

Urbanization is a big issue in Nepal, which has various effects on culture, economy, lifestyle, psychology, and other aspects of society. Urbanization entails the transformation of the population, production process, and ambiance of a predominantly rural economy that is comparatively evenly allocated over space and labor-intensive into an urban economy of relatively high spatial accumulation, lofty specialization in the manufacture of commodities and services, and close interdependence as well as of a high level of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Overpopulation due to urbanization has caused many problems, considering the construction of large infrastructure, tremendous air pollution, soil pollution, and water pollution is a big problem for future generations. While urbanization in the developed nations took many decades, the course of action in developing countries is happening at a more rapid tempo, against a scenario of soaring population growth, appalling incomes, and a paucity of prospects for global migration. This article deals with these contemporary issues of urbanization in the context of Nepal.