From allocation to accountability
Cleaner cities are not created simply because more money is allocated. They emerge when investments are supported by strong institutions, accountable governance, informed citizens, and systems that reward performance rather than activity. As the recent Tamil Nadu Budget strengthens investment in urban development, it also presents an opportunity to invest in a cleaner city focussed around more measurable questions: how do we ensure that these investments, including those in waste management, translate into lasting public value?
