Answer: NITI Aayog
Notes: The NITI Aayog released the report “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-plus Cities” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The report highlights that urbanisation is key to achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 and a $30 trillion economy, but cities face issues like weak governance, low financial autonomy, and fragmented institutions. It stresses empowering city governments as engines of economic growth, innovation, and employment. It suggests integrating urban services (water, sanitation, transport) under city authorities for better coordination.
