Infrastructure Development and Business Attractiveness of Indian Cities by 2020

As the world is becoming more globalized, urban centers are competing with each other to attract business. Indian cities are also influenced by this global trend. Arguably, some cities are endowed with a high quality of infrastructure compared to others. In this context, the paper explores the role played by infrastructural development in ensuring attractiveness of cities of India from the standpoint of conducting business. It examines the various aspects of development of infrastructure within a city.

The paper is concerned with the question of how to make cities more attractive for investment. Finding a suitable infrastructure is a step closer to answer the question. However, the socio-economic and environmental impact of the proposed infrastructural development must be considered. The political dimension of development of cities in pre-planning, implementation, and post implementation phases is also important. All these aspects are discussed in this paper. It concludes with valuable policy implications.