Aimed at ending poverty, smart city project ends up hurting the poor itself

Globally, one in eight people live in slums where they face issues of durable housing, access to safe drinking water and toilets. In India, one in every six city residents lives in a slum

India’s urban population is growing. More than 50% of the country’s population is forecast to be living in cities by 2030. This is a major challenge for government because the country’s cities lack the infrastructure (affordable housing, roads) and basic services (sanitation, water, health care) for existing inhabitants, let alone the influx of people over the next decade.

Globally, one in eight people live in slums where they face issues of durable housing, access to safe drinking water and toilets, and insecure tenure. In India, one in every six city residents lives