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…