Chattopadhyay, Soumyadip and Arjun Kumar <br/><br/>
Union Budget 2025–26 and India’s quest for inclusive cities: An evaluation 

 - Economic & Political Weekly 
 - 60(23), Jun 14, 2025: p.25-29 
<br/><br/> While the increased allocation for urban transformation appears promising, this article critically examines its effectiveness in building inclusive cities. The analysis argues for rethinking urban policymaking based on the<br/>empowerment of city governments, strengthening municipal capacities, and integrating the urban poor’s needs into urban planning mechanisms. - Reproduced<br/><br/>https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/24/commentary/union-budget-2025-26-and-indias-quest-inclusive.html 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>union budget, 2025-26, urban development, major schemes