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Title: EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN SPRAWL ON PERIPHERAL AGRICULTURE FIELDS AND WATER BODIES OF MYSORE CITY
Authors: Manjunatha, C.S. and Chandrashekhara, B.
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Manjunatha, C.S. 1 and Chandrashekhara, B.2 1. Department of Studies in Geography, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru570006, India. 2. Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, India.
MLA 8 C.S., Manjunatha, and Chandrashekhara B. "EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN SPRAWL ON PERIPHERAL AGRICULTURE FIELDS AND WATER BODIES OF MYSORE CITY." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 6, no. 10, Oct. 2021, pp. 4188-4202, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i10.043. Accessed Oct. 2021. APA 6 C.S., M., & B., C. (2021, October). EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN SPRAWL ON PERIPHERAL AGRICULTURE FIELDS AND WATER BODIES OF MYSORE CITY. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 6(10), 4188-4202. Retrieved from doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i10.043 Chicago C.S., Manjunatha, and Chandrashekhara B. "EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN SPRAWL ON PERIPHERAL AGRICULTURE FIELDS AND WATER BODIES OF MYSORE CITY." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 6, no. 10 (October 2021), 4188-4202. Accessed October, 2021. doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i10.043.
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Abstract: Scattered urbanisation at the periphery of the cities is known as sprawl. Rapid urbanisation especially in the form of sprawl causes conversion of agricultural fields into urban area and encroach water bodies leading to dry-up and pollution that are later converted into parks or play grounds. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the impact of urban sprawl on peripheral agriculture fields and water bodies of the Mysore city which is blessed with several tanks and lakes viz., Kukkarahalli lake, Karanji lake, Dalvoy lake, Lingambudikere, Devnoor lake etc. The study adopted the “questionnaire survey method” wherein a set of questions is served to randomly selected people from adjacent villages of Mysore local planning area. The questionnaire is prepared in such a way that seeks the perception of villagers regarding impact of scattered urbanisation on the peripheral agriculture fields and water bodies of the Mysore city. The study reveals that fertile agriculture fields of adjacent villages of Mysore city now converted as layouts or land left vacant to be used for development of layouts in future. Majority of responds agreed that lakes and feeder channels of those lakes are being encroached due to urban growth with more intensive towards north direction of the city. The “smart growth” should be promoted to resolve the problems posed by urban sprawl. To save lakes, private companies should be allowed to maintain, encouraging fishery, creating botanical gardens and recreation facilities etc. The concern local authorities should take actions to stop releasing sewage and dumping debris into lakes.

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