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Strong, Sustainable Cities Key to Viksit Bharat: Housing Minister

File Photo NEW DELHI: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal stated on Tuesday that India’s urban transformation is now entering a “decisive phase”, emphasizing that the journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047 relies on the development of strong, secure, and sustainable cities. During the inauguration of the 18th edition of ‘Municipalika’ at Bharat Mandapam, the minister noted that approximately 40% of India’s population lives in urban areas, with projections indicating a rise to around 800 million over the next 25 years. “Cities are responsible for nearly 70% of GDP and close to 90% of revenues. The path to…

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Urban India’s Data Revolution

India is undergoing one of the most significant urban transformations globally. With almost half its population projected to reside in cities by 2050 (according to UN data), the pressing question is not whether India can establish smarter cities, but rather how swiftly and effectively it can scale them. The Smart Cities Mission, initiated in 2015, has established a foundation by re-envisioning 100 cities with technology-integrated governance, improved infrastructure, and citizen-focused designs. A decade later, the vision is coming into clearer focus. Out of the 8,067 projects approved under the Mission, 94%, amounting to ₹1.64 lakh crore, are now complete. Each…