City Vitality Index Tracks India’s Evolving Urban Economies

Imagine a report card for Indian cities, showing how well their economies are doing.

This report, called the City Vitality Index, uses satellite data to track things like how many people are visiting and how much business is happening.

Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela happened, saw a huge jump in its score because lots of people came to visit.

While some big cities like Mumbai are doing well, smaller cities like Sonipat and Kasganj are also growing quickly, thanks to new roads and other developments.