India needs outcome-driven urban policy, says EAC-PM paper

The Indian government's focus on urban development is a key driver for economic growth and infrastructure spending. Policy recommendations from EAC-PM can influence future budgetary allocations and project pipelines.

• •EAC-PM paper titled ‘India’s Hidden Urbanisation and its Policy Implications’ suggests linking Union scheme funds to ground needs.
• •The paper advocates for financing, governance, and land reforms in the urban sector.
• •Recommendations are for the next five years, indicating a medium-term policy outlook.
• •Risk flag: Implementation challenges and bureaucratic hurdles could delay policy execution.
• •Risk flag: Funding availability and fiscal constraints might limit the scale of reforms.