Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a

major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be
solved?

Population explosion in bigger cities in different parts of the world is a pressing

issue. There appear to be three major causes of this, and several possible
solutions, as we will explain here.
Firstly, there is an increasing rate of migration from rural, backwater areas to
bigger cities, for better opportunities. Due to lack of employment opportunities
and amenities in countryside, people are compelled to migrate to urban centres.
Secondly, there are few colleges, universities or educational institutions in
villages, meaning people have to shift to cities that offer such facilities. Finally,
health facilities, better job prospects, and developed infrastructure allures people
to settle in urban centres.
Unfortunately, rapidly growing population in major cities around the world has
created various problems, which need to be addressed. To deter the migration
from countryside to cities, better infrastructures and facilities should be for
village dwellers. Improving hospitals, educational institutions and job
opportunities in rural areas by establishing modern modern hospitals,
universities, and companies can ameliorate overcrowding in urbanised areas.
Added to that, people should be made aware of health benefits of living countrylife. Furthermore, helping farmers to increase their agricultural productivity by
providing improved seeds, irrigation facilities, and helping their product to sell in
market to earn maximum profit will increase their income level. This will aid
them come out of poverty, and enjoy quality life.
In conclusion, unmanaged booming population in urban areas is creating huge
pollution and problems to city dwellers. To resolve this problem private sectors
and government should coordinate to open up new companies in villages, to
provide employment, and develop infrastructures to improve the livelihood of
rural population.