India is urbanising at a fast pace. According to the Handbook on Urban Statistics by the National Institute of Urban Affairs, the urban population is projected to grow from 31.1% (377 million) in 2011 to nearly 39.6% (600 million) by 2036. The increase in urban population will put additional pressure on existing infrastructure and services, while also leading to the emergence of new towns. Towns and cities of India are grappling with delivering basic urban services and developing urban infrastructure. A World Bank report (2022) estimates that India needs $55 billion annually for a period of 15 years from the…
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Shashank Singhal is an engineer from IIT Roorkee with a master’s degree from Scotland, UK. He has worked in health and public finance. He is passionate about strengthening local governments in cities by using data, technology, and better planning to improve services and make urban life easier for people. Shashank works at Janaagraha.