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Rapid Urbanization in India: A Path to Development

The effectiveness of India's management of its urban transformation is crucial to achieving its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, marking a century since its Independence.

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  • India’s urbanization is pivotal for its development, with a projection of 600 million urban dwellers by 2036.
  • Significant investment in infrastructure, private financing, and public services is essential.
  • Priorities include enhancing transportation, increasing women’s workforce participation, and addressing water security.
  • The World Bank supports India’s vision to create livable, inclusive cities, crucial for becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Auguste Tano Kouame Country Director in India_World Bank

Words Auguste Tano Kouamé

India is urbanising rapidly. By 2036, its towns and cities will be home to 600 million people, or 40 % of the population, up from 31 % in 2011, with urban areas contributing almost 70 % to GDP. How well India manages this urban transformation will play a critical role in realizing its ambition of becoming a developed country by 2047, the 100th year of Independence.

Infrastructure: The Foundation of Urban Progress

Indeed, building the necessary infrastructure will be key for creating livable, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities that drive the economy forward. Since nearly 70 % of the urban infrastructure needed by 2047 is yet to be built, sizeable investments will be required.

By 2036, India will need to invest $840 billion in infrastructure – an average of $55 billion or 1.2 % of GDP per annum. However, estimates suggest that between 2011 and 2018, the country’s total capital expenditure on urban infrastructure averaged only 0.6 % of GDP, half the required quantum of investment.

The Role of Private Financing in Urban Development

Clearly, private financing will need to play a significant role. Yet, while more than 160 Indian cities have been classified as investment grade, reliance on government funding remains high. Central and state governments finance 72 % of urban infrastructure, with commercial financing providing a meagre 5 %. Recognising these challenges, the government has taken measures to enable commercial financing, but its use remains extremely limited, even in financially strong cities.

To tap into private capital, urban local bodies (ULB) will need to comprehensively build their capacity and focus on executing bankable projects. It will also be important for the country to develop the municipal bond market and introduce innovative financing structures.

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Investing in Human Capital and Public Services

To increase the productive potential of citizens, cities will also need to invest in public services to improve their quality of life. Building human capital by improving access to health care and upgrading skills – with the private sector playing an important role – is a critical component of India’s urban transformation agenda.

Enhancing Public Transportation for Productivity

Providing efficient public transportation is another factor that adds to people’s productive potential. Chennai, for instance, is addressing institutional fragmentation in the transportation sector by taking a holistic approach and establishing a nodal body to oversee, coordinate, and monitor traffic and transportation in the city.

Ensuring that transportation is safe and accessible for women can also help bring more women into the work force, a key opportunity for development. World Bank calculations suggest that over the next 10 years, India can probably add 1.2 percentage points per year to potential growth if female labour force participation gradually increases from the current 31.6 % to more than 50 %.

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Water Security: A Critical Urban Need

Given that India is a water-stressed country, creating the infrastructure needed for water security is just as imperative. Surat, for instance, has become one of the first cities to recycle wastewater at scale. And Dharampuri – a small town in Madhya Pradesh – has become water surplus by developing an integrated approach to water supply, linking every household to the sewerage system, and recycling wastewater. Other cities too can learn from their example.

The World Bank’s Commitment to India’s Urban Future

The World Bank stands ready to work with the Government of India, urban local bodies and citizens to fulfil their vision of livable cities for all.


Auguste Tano Kouame

The author is the World Bank country director in India.

Source: Article Economic Times

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