Cover story | Agenda 2030
Indian cities have to lead
SDG movement India would add over 400 million people to its cities by 2050 and become 50 per cent urbanised. There are almost 8000 ‘urban centres’ in the country, and these numbers are expected to grow further. Increasing population in cities will put excessive pressure on land, urban services and infrastructure, governance structures, industrial and economic activities of these urban centres. To remain functional and efficient, cities will have to address all these issues promptly. The Sustainable Development Goals are a ready reference to chart out the trajectory of sustainable urban development, and cities must localise them urgently before time runs out
22 September 2021 | www.urbanupdate.in
