Bridging Urban Data Gaps for Effective Policy Interventions
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Summary
ORF Expert Speak: Bridging Urban Data Gaps for Effective Policy Interventions
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Observer Research Foundation
Published Thursday, 7 May 2026
Affected Population ~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns
Key Numbers
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right