Counter Magnet Towns near Delhi

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Counter Magnet Towns?

1) It is term used in reference to Mumbai and its Suburban areas.
2) They cannot be religious centres.
- Published on 02 Sep 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
Counter-magnet towns are identified as those that can be developed as alternative centres of growth and attract migrants to them rather than Delhi.
  • Promoting growth of counter magnet towns are the principal components of the strategy to reduce both migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area.
  • These towns are located in six states-Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, in addition to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, which are already part of the national capital region.
  • The criteria for selecting counter magnet towns are: that they can not be within 250km of Delhi; they should have their own established roots and potential of growth and should not be centres of religious, strategic or environmental importance.

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