This my new article on how cities governance has to be shaped up with a case of a tiny Erode city in western Tamil Nadu.
A slice from the piece:
"Public policies in cities need to provide an enabling environment and a level-playing field to promote and nurture its common identities with a strong governance system in place and to protect the interests of all. However, a tiny city like Erode in the western part of Tamil Nadu indicates anything but this in the sense of good governance. Recently, there was news that the district administration of Erode has invited suggestions from the public to improve its road traffic systems, although the district administration has a very limited role in the growth and development of city administration and reforms."
