| 12 Nov 2025 11:09 | | Indian urban population will be around 50% of total population by 2047 | | | India’s cities are the spatial engines of prosperity and will see accelerated growth in coming decades. Union Minister Manohar Lal has recently emphasized that India’s urban transformation must be driven by sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. He noted that initiatives like DRAP, UiWIN, and KMU will play a crucial role in building cleaner, greener, and more liveable cities, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. He reaffirmed that planned and coordinated urban development is essential to ensure holistic growth and an improved quality of life for citizens. He highlighted that in the coming years, dedicated investments will be required to meet India’s expanding urban infrastructure needs, with public-private partnership support. He added that by 2047, Indian urban population will be around 50% of total population and for them, all stakeholders will have to come together and huge investments not only from central and state governments but also from private players and individuals will help in achieving the dream of Viksit Bharat. | | Powered by Capital Market - Live News |
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