One-on-One

Compassion and passion, necessary for civil servants

Often it is said that today’s society lacks compassion. This necessitates the need for a governmental body to implement human…

2 years ago

Devolution of ‘funds, functions & functionaries’ key to efficient local governance

A city is developed when its local government is strengthened and plans are introduced and implemented at the local level.…

2 years ago

‘Gazab Ghaziabad’ will be clean, green, & inclusive

Rapid urbanisation is bringing more people to cities than what they were previously designed to handle. The responsibility falls on…

3 years ago

“Indian cities proved their mettle during the pandemic”

The COVID-19 brought with it various difficulties and challenges, particularly for urban local bodies (ULBs), who had to ensure continuity…

3 years ago

Waste segregation and digitisation at the centre of new India

Urban Update and All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG), in association with United Nations Centre for Regional Development…

3 years ago

PDPB to unlock digitalisation’s potential in India

Urban Update and All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG), in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments Asia…

4 years ago

“Biodiversity mainstreaming is key to achieving SDGs”

Dr VB Mathur Eminent environmentalist of the country, Dr VB Mathur is the chairman National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Chennai. Dr…

4 years ago

Cities after Corona: A one on one discussion with Amogh K Gupta, Chairperson, SPA- Delhi

Senior Journalist Abhilash Khandekar sits down with Amogh K Gupta, Chairperson, School of Planning and Architecture- Delhi, to get the…

4 years ago