Neoliberalism and Hindutva in the Making of an Indian Smart City

This book studies the intersection of neoliberalism and right-wing Hindu nationalism through smart city projects which are often advertised as solutions for sustainable development.

List of contents

List of Tables and Figures; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; 1. Smart Cities: The Urban Panacea; 2. The 'Actually Existing State'; 3. The Gujarat Model of 'Unequal' Development; 4. Development Neither Reaches Us Nor Leaves Us; 5. Mimicking the State; 6. The Entrepreneurial Shadow State; 7. Protests, Neoliberalism and Hindutva amongst Farmers; 8. Conclusion: A Peek into the Gloomy Future; References; Index.

About the author

Rakib Akhtar is Lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Birmingham. His research focus is on technology-oriented urbanisation, infrastructure development and their interconnection with right-wing nationalism. He is a chartered Architect and a Town Planner with extensive knowledge and practical experiences across countries.

Product details

• Authors: Rakib Akhtar, Rakib (University of Birmingham Akhtar
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009605496
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0960549-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, 20th Century, 21st Century, India, Political corruption, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Political science & theory, Political science and theory, Central / national / federal government policies, Corruption in politics, government and society, Central government policies, For higher / tertiary / university education