creating 25-30 such destinations across India. The PM asked states to make cities engines of sustainability and growth, and to focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to tackle rapid urbanisation.

These configurations reflect India's diversity. Some Indian states have implemented ... and attain better governance. Summer capitals to winter, these cities are a necessary part of state operations.

That means it is worth considering the alternative: delegating power by creating more independently run cities and even more states. The opening line of India’s constitution declares that the ...