An Analysis of Reshaping India’s Landscape: Growth, Transformation, and the Evolution of Land Use

Abstract

Land is an essential resource that impacts a nation's economy, ecology, and social welfare. The restricted availability underscores the necessity for sustainable management, particularly as land-use alterations affect economic development, quality of life, and resource allocation. In India, urbanisation propels the growth of the industrial and service sectors, creating a problem in balancing land distribution between agricultural and non-agricultural purposes. Population pressures, food demand, and economic development influence land distribution. Data on land usage in India elucidates growth trends across many categories, including forests and agricultural land, illustrating the intricate dynamics of land allocation in response to developmental needs.