India s urban population is expected to reach 800 million in the next 25 years, but most cities are not prepared for this growth. A survey found that 39% of state capitals lack active master plans for urban development. This has led to unsustainable urban sprawls and environmental pollution. The crisis can be attributed to a shortage of skilled urban planners, financial constraints, and limited powers of local governments. Development plans need to be insightful, adaptable, and integrate the views of citizens to make India s cities future-ready.
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