India, Jan. 24 -- Over the past decade, the Union and state governments have rightly focused on building the hard arteries of growth: Expanding the allocation for the national highway network by ten times, growing the metro rail system by four times, rolling out smart meters, strengthening power grids, and adding massive renewable energy capacity. But infrastructure alone does not make great cities. That said, to truly unlock urban India's potential - to attract global talent, spur innovation, and secure a competitive edge - the country must now build the vital organs of its urban swathes: the systems that deliver clean air, safe water, circular waste management, and climate resilience. It is imperative, therefore, that the Union Budget f...