It is nearly four years since the launch of the Smart Cities Mission, one of…
Looking back at 2018 some misses
As we enter the last couple of weeks of this calendar year, it is time…
Make urban reforms inclusive and sustainable
Cities occupy under five per cent of the earth’s land area and host over 50…
Innovating for Clean India
We have entered the final year for meeting targets under Swachh Bharat Mission. The next…
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…
The Kerala floods fighting climate change
The recent floods in Kerala have reportedly displaced over 3,00,000 people in possibly the biggest…
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Availability of adequate, safe water is a crucial determinant of quality of life. The situation…
Innovation is crucial for cities
A piece in The Economist earlier this year stated that of the top ten plastic…
South Asian Cities Summit to drive sustainable urban development
The South Asian Cities Summit is the flagship event of All India Institute of Local…
World Health Day; Local bodies and healthy cities
World Health Day observed under the auspices of the World Health Organization on April 7…