Re-Visioning Indian Cities: The Urban Renewal Mission

Re-visioning Indian Cities: The Urban Renewal Mission probes the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) right from its inception to its present day avatar. Commencing with a historical background of JNNURM, the book traces the evolution of public policy in India on urban growth. The rationale behind the choice of the cities covered by the Mission, the scope and coverage of the work undertaken, and the progress accomplished to date are extensively discussed.



Table of Contents:

Preface Introduction Policy Background Coverage and Components Housing and Services for the Urban Poor The NURM and Urban Mobility Disconnects and Deficiencies The Reforms Agenda Dealing with District Planning The Metro Dimension Reinforcements for the Reforms Agenda The TAG: Looking over the Shoulder? A Mission amidst many Realities The Mission s Journey: Thus Far and the Way Ahead Annexures Index