This Book Traces The Evolution Of Urban And Metropolitan Governance In India And Examines The Key Aspects Related To Urban Dynamics Such As Urban And Regional Planning, Economic Competitiveness, Infrastructure And Land Management, Environmental Sustainability As Well As The Challenges In Resource Mobilization And Metropolitan Governance. The Study Is Based On An Extensive Compilation Of Data On Aspects Such As Demographics, Economy, Infrastructure, Society,environment, Political Character, And Institutions For Governance.