According to UNESCO -Peri-urban areas are zones of transition from rural to urban land uses located between the outer limits of urban and regional centres and the rural environment. The boundaries of peri-urban areas are porous and transitory as urban development extends into rural and industrial land. The movement of population to the peri urban areas are caused by economic reasons or land speculation. The result is that the population in these areas increase and a host of changes occur such as reduced farm activities, land use changes, change in occupations, increased built up structures etc. Simultaneously there are social changes happening with the growth of these areas. This leads to pressure on the government to draw policy framework which ensures sustainable development of the peri urban areas of India.