Annual Survey of India's City Systems 2023 (ASICS) by Janaagraha highlights challenges posed by explosive urbanisation to India's cities. A key finding on lack of talent at municipality level is complimented by Niti Aayog's own report that mentions no planners in any city or town planning departments. How can cities attract the right personnel? Manisha Natarajan discusses with BVR Subrahmanyam - CEO, Niti Aayog and Srikanth Vishwanathan - CEO Janaagraha.
