Development of GIFT, Amaravati, Gurgaon and Navi Mumbai International Airport Notified Area (NAINA) are all examples of this. In effect it requires setting in motion a virtuous development cycle by taking bold steps and making significant investments across all dimensions. First, it reaffirms the chronic lack of capacity in the private and public sectors in the area of urban development in India. Can Andhra Pradesh develop the talent to make Amaravati an economically vibrant city? Importantly enough, it points to the private sector’s lack of interest in infrastructure development.

Source: Mint June 27, 2016 04:02 UTC