Karnataka—the seventh most urbanised state in India—has witnessed significant urbanisation in recent decades. From 2001 to 2011, the proportion of the rural population shifted from 66% to 61%, and that of the urban population shifted from 34% to 39%.
While urbanisation symbolises economic growth, its implications for the overall development of the country, particularly in rural areas, should be carefully considered. Further, similar to the rest of India, Karnataka is experiencing the impacts of climate change. Over the past decade, extreme weather events have resulted in the loss of life and critical infrastructure. Triggered by these challenges, there has been a noticeable trend in the migration of residents from north to south Karnataka.
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