• The report highlights the pivotal role of urbanisation in achieving India’s long-term development goals, including the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and a USD 30 trillion economy.

Key Highlights of the Report:
Methodology: The report is based on extensive deliberations, rigorous analysis, and a review of global best practices carried out in consultation with experts.
Identification: The report identifies persistent governance issues, including weak and fragmented leadership structures, constrained fiscal capacity, and capacity gaps that limit service delivery and urban performance.
Focus: The report stresses the need to strengthen institutional structures alongside sectoral reforms, while positioning million-plus cities as key engines of national economic growth.