The article advocates for reimagining Indian cities as liveable spaces rather than profit centers. Emphasizing democratic decentralization, it highlights the need for enhanced financial support to urban local bodies and improved public services. It calls for sustainable urban development that prioritizes people’s needs through increased intergovernmental transfers and local governance empowerment, rather than solely focusing on economic gains.

Source:  https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/treat-cities-as-liveable-spaces-for-people-not-as-profit-making-centres-3105997/