Cities are expanding, evolving and becoming the engines of our economic and social development. Indian cities are home to millions and these are places where our industries flourish, provides job to many and add to the national economy. National economic growth and poverty reduction efforts will be increasingly determined by the productivity of these cities and towns. About 31.16 per cent of India’s population live in urban areas as per 2011 Census. Here is a report which elaborates efforts of the government towards urban development in the country.