Financing Urban Infrastructure
The session brought together policy and public finance practitioners to examine innovative approaches to financing urban infrastructure in India. The discussion focused on how cities can strengthen their financial foundations, diversify revenue streams, and build institutional capacity to support long-term, inclusive urban growth.
Drawing from both government and civic-sector experience, the speakers reflected on practical financing mechanisms, governance reforms, and the structural shifts required for cities to move towards resilient and sustainable infrastructure development.
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About the Speakers
- O.P. Agarwal – Dr. O.P. Agarwal is a former Indian Administrative Service officer who served as Joint Secretary (Urban Transport), Government of India, and later as CEO of the World Resources Institute. With extensive experience in urban policy, transport reform, and institutional capacity-building, he has contributed significantly to shaping India’s urban development discourse.
- Shalu Sapnani – Shalu Sapnani is a public finance and policy professional and Associate Manager at Janaagraha. Her work focuses on strengthening municipal finance systems and enabling cities to design sustainable and accountable fiscal frameworks.