Key Takeway

The talk was on the theme of "Urbanization from Within: Can It Bring Prosperity to India’s Small Towns?", presented by Dr. Gregory Randolph, Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His talk delved into the phenomenon of “urbanisation from within,” particularly in the context of Bihar, India. This talk will delve into the transformation of agrarian villages into urban towns through internal growth and informal economies. He will discuss the implications of this transition for urban policy and planning, as well as the potential it holds for economic development.