The document discusses urbanization in India during the post-Independence period. It notes that urbanization increased rapidly during this time, with the urban population rising from 17.6% in 1951 to 23.7% in 1981. Key factors driving urban growth included rural-to-urban migration, the establishment of new administrative and industrial cities, and the expansion of existing large cities. Some examples given are the creation of new state capitals like Chandigarh and the rise of industrial cities around steel, fertilizer, and port facilities.