Kolkata

Population 2025

20.6M

Population 2100

52.4M

GDP/CAPITA · COUNTRY · 2025

$2,702India

AI. Kolkata can connect its technology services, universities, manufacturing, port, and economy through AI. Bengali services, transit coordination, drainage forecasting, health access, and freight management can improve daily life if systems remain inclusive and explainable.

Climate. Kolkata's delta setting brings cyclones, storm surge, river and street flooding, heat, humidity, and pressure on wetlands. Protecting the East Kolkata Wetlands, strengthening drainage, cooling neighborhoods, and upgrading shelters and infrastructure are essential.

Energy. Kolkata's cooling, transit, pumping, industry, homes, and economy will raise electricity demand as heat intensifies. Solar, storage, efficient cooling, grid upgrades, clean power, and backup for hospitals and pumps can reduce outages and emissions.

TBD