A compilation of 18 published essays and analytical studies—this book takes a look at how urban public services are operating in India, with the help of a few practical demonstrations of the same. It also examines the relevant policies, approaches and frameworks, national as well as international. The domain of services covered and discussed in the book is quite wide and includes housing, transportation, healthcare, water supply, education, sanitation, and e-governance. To demonstrate the practicalities and realities of the situation a few case studies have included from India as well as other developing countries.