Abstract Because traditional agricultural methods are not always feasible in cities, urbanization has brought up a new challenge for food production. By permitting sustainable food production in urban environments, vertical farming and indoor agriculture offer a potential answer to this issue. To produce food sustainably in urban locations, this project will look into the possibility of indoor and vertical farming. The results show that indoor farming and vertical farming have the potential to solve several sustainability issues that traditional agriculture faces, including water use, land use, and transportation expenses. These techniques also hold the promise of improving food security, lowering the carbon impact of food production, and developing new business prospects in urban locations. The study also points out certain issues that need to be resolved, such as high upfront costs, energy needs, and the shortage of experienced workers. The findings of this study can be helpful for legislators, urban planners, and investors interested in promoting indoor and vertical farming as sustainable food production methods in urban environments. Keywords Vertical farming Food security Urbanization Water conservation Aquaponics