Why India’s cities must receive a share of GST funds - Scroll.in

India’s cities are widely recognised as engines of economic growth. They generate over half of the GDP. Yet, there is a persistent paradox: India has rich cities, but city governments are chronically underfunded. The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax in 2017, while a landmark reform for the national economy, has further strained municipal finances. It raises the issue of how India shares…