Ranjit S Chavan

President, All India Institute of Local Self-Government

Easy solution for ‘vulnerable’ cities

To avoid urban crises escalating into catastrophes, city governments must work on building resilient infrastructure, robust decentralised governance systems, and…

3 months ago

Cities must redefine tourism with tailored policies

Tourism is the backbone of thriving local economies in many cities. However, promoting tourism without a tailored policy risks unintended…

4 months ago

Every Life Matters

The crash of an oversized hoarding in Mumbai and two separate fire incidents in Rajkot and Delhi killed over 50…

5 months ago

Digging Deeper as if There’s No Tomorrow

Groundwater is a renewable water source, but not 100 per cent like renewable energy sources. It can be replenished, but…

6 months ago

WHEN MOBILITY MARRIES TECH

Cities can optimise urban mobility by integrating technology and artificial intelligence and making them more comfortable, convenient, and, of course,…

7 months ago

From Shorelines to Skylines

Since the dawn of maritime trade and sea voyages, coastal areas have been preferred sites for human settlements, driven by…

8 months ago

Everywhere, Any day, You Can Play!

Dublin is among the few cities in the world to have a Play Development Officer. It has launched a City…

9 months ago

98 Years and Counting…

AIILSG is entering its 99th year of dedicated service this year. Only a handful of thriving institutions in India can…

11 months ago

Cities, subnational governments take center stage in climate action

Year after year, climate activists, crusaders, and people, in general, wait for world leaders to make crucial decisions at the…

11 months ago

Weaving efficiency, aesthetics
Urban design’s impact on India’s urban landscape

Urban design in Indian cities and towns may not have received the well-deserved attention, but it undeniably plays a crucial…

1 year ago