Shishir Gupta, Utkarsh Patel and Rishita Sachdeva propose practical steps that policymakers can take to tackle urban dysfunction and raise living standards.
Economics
May 5, 2026
Shishir Gupta
, Utkarsh Patel, and Rishita Sachdeva
India is urbanizing rapidly, but poor public services, weak local governance, and unregulated sprawl are impeding productivity growth. The solution lies in reforms that empower local governments, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen coordination of city planning and infrastructure development.
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