As published in the Volume 2(2)  of Ramjas Political Review Abstract Political thought seeps into the governance of the city through the institutionalised focus on neoliberalism. The Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program (KEIIP) exemplifies sustainability-focussed, neoliberal urban governance, addressing water supply, sewerage, drainage, and waste management in a post-colonial city. This essay critically examines KEIIP's policy context and outcomes. Despite achievements,...