The way to look at Singapore is not as a country but as a city. As a city it is a shining model of urban planning and development. At 4.84 million its population will put it at 10th position, if it was an Indian city. At that size, its problems and their solutions were very much the same problems that the leading Indian cities face. However, what is vastly different is the power that the government of Singapore wields and the power that the governments of Indian cities have.
Basab Pradhan at 6am Pacific uses the Singapore example to show that India will thrive if its largest cities enjoy more autonomy. Contrary to Gandhi’s focus on villages, I too believe India’s hope for prosperity and development lies in its vibrant cities.
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