Imminent urban armageddon

Urban population set to almost double in 20 years Of the current urban population of 350 million, 70 million are poor Indias urban population will increase by 300 million in 30 years In 2031, three of the ten largest mega-cities in the world will be in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata 70 other cities will host populations of over 1 million 70 percent of new employment will be generated in cities in 2030 Number of urban middle class households will increase from 22 million currently to 91 million in 20 years Currently India has only 21,000 people in top urban management, of whom less than 5 percent are trained in urban practice Another 14,000 people are in civic middle management, of whom only 20 percent are trained. Source: IIHS and McKinsey Global Institute Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp