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Urban areas around the world are playing critical role in making wealth, attractive social development and, drawing investment. Cities play a serious role in driving the transition to sustainable development and promise better access to improved social infrastructure such as health, education, culture and entertainment among others and a range of physical infrastructure namely water, power, sewerage, sanitation, roads and transportation to upgrade the quality of life of its inhabitants. As countries develop, cities and urban settlements account for a larger share of the national income. Thus the concern of the study was to illustrate lessons for India on Urban Development approach with the help of studding changing global scenario in not only to developed countries but as well as developing countries. The study concluded with very useful reflection on our own policies and work towards redesigning Urban Development approach.