Rajiv Agarwal

Can Cities be Smart without Smart Citizens?

It is nearly four years since the launch of the Smart Cities Mission, one of India’s most ambitious urban transformation…

6 years ago

Looking back at 2018 some misses

As we enter the last couple of weeks of this calendar year, it is time to look back and see…

6 years ago

Make urban reforms inclusive and sustainable

Cities occupy under five per cent of the earth’s land area and host over 50 per cent of the population.…

6 years ago

Innovating for Clean India

We have entered the final year for meeting targets under Swachh Bharat Mission. The next birth anniversary of the Mahatma,…

6 years ago

UN World Cities Day Participation can enable sustainable, resilient cities

Better City, Better Life is the common theme of the UN World Cities Day which is observed by the United…

6 years ago

The Kerala floods fighting climate change

The recent floods in Kerala have reportedly displaced over 3,00,000 people in possibly the biggest natural disaster to have hit…

6 years ago

These challenges need urgent attention

Availability of adequate, safe water is a crucial determinant of quality of life. The situation in many parts of our…

6 years ago

Innovation is crucial for cities

A piece in The Economist earlier this year stated that of the top ten plastic polluters in the world, all…

6 years ago

South Asian Cities Summit to drive sustainable urban development

The South Asian Cities Summit is the flagship event of All India Institute of Local Self-Government. This year, AIILSG is…

7 years ago

World Health Day; Local bodies and healthy cities

World Health Day observed under the auspices of the World Health Organization on April 7 every year is an opportunity…

7 years ago