Synopsis India has been experiencing a rapid growth in its urban population since the dawn of independence. The pace of increase in the metropolitan cities of India is particularly noteworthy. Consequently, several problems have arisen. This book aims at presenting a thoroughly researched view of the complex web of contemporary cities' problems. It contains contributions on environmental, social, economic, migration and other issues of relevance by authors of diverse fields in social sciences, adopting an interdisciplinary approach in their respective studies. The conclusions drawn and the recommendations made by them will be useful in properly understanding the Indian cities in the right perspective. Besides, the book has also been designed to serve as reference material for students and scholars of urban studies and related disciplines.