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Cities can't be run from state capitals: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba calls for empowered urban governments

Reported by Hindustan Times 25 Oct 2026, 4:53 pm IST 1 min read

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India’s urban population is projected to rise from 50 crore to 85 crore by 2050, with nearly half the population expected to live in cities, Rajiv Gauba said.

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Section: Business
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 4:53 pm IST
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