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