India suffers from what a government committee in 2011 called a “massive infrastructure deficit in the urban sector.” Even if overpasses stand firm, airports sparkle and metro systems hum on schedule, how long will they last? What is the life-cycle of India’s new urban infrastructure? Are India’s leaders and contractors building ‘to last’?

http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/built-to-last-or-built-too-fast

“Built to last or built too fast?” The Straits Times (Singapore), 17 May 2016, with Asit K. Biswas.

http://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-commentary/infrastructure-deficit-built-to-last-or-built-too-fast/

“Infrastructure deficit: Built to last or built too fast?” The Economic Times (India), 7 May 2016, with Asit K. Biswas.