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A new state always looks forward to formulation of dynamic policy towards change. These new states are formed aiming to eradicate the bias in the sphere of economic distribution and capitalization of resources which plays a pivotal role in division of the mother state. The nascent state of Jharkhand,India the study area, was created as the 28th state of the Indian Union with effect from November 2000. The state has one of the lowest urbanization rates in India and the present urbanization trends of the state shows localized concentration in few identified resource rich areas which leads to the fact that resource benefaction has a direct linkage with urbanization pattern of the state. This book deals with formulation of urban development strategy which should seek to improve overall developmental scenario of the state, integrating the role of various actors including the urban centers thereby creating a platform for better augmentation of the state resources and shaping up economically viable communities.This research will provide Jharkhand a path of progress so that the resources present will get a platform for better augmentation.

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Dr. Satyaki Sarkar, an Architect and Urban Planner, is Reader, Department of Architecture, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He has numerous research publications and is involved with projects in his areas of specialization including Urban Conservation Planning and Urban Regional Planning.

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