Book Review- Town Planning-Principle, Process and Practice, A.K. Jain, 2020, Khanna Book Publishing, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-86173-40-9, p 572, Rs. 499/-

New Delhi, March 20, 2020: In India, 377 million people i.e. about 32 percent of its total population, are living in 7936 cities and towns. Although the Indian cities generate 60% of GDP and 70% of jobs, these are characterised by unplanned growth and shortages of housing and basic infrastructure services. One out of every three persons in Indian cities falls below the poverty line and about two-thirds of urban areas are unplanned.

The book ‘Town Planning- Principle, Process and Practice’ by A.K. Jain in its 14 chapters explains comprehensively the principles, process and practice of urban development, which align with the socio-economic, environmental and technological changes. Written in a simple language with 380 illustrations, the book is a valuable guide for the students as well as practitioners of planning, architecture and engineering. The significant features of the book are clarity of graphics, attractive printing and its affordable cost.

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