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Cry out for housing and sanitation

In India, the 2012 report of the Technical Group on Urban Housing Shortage for the 12th Plan (TG-12)—set up by…

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Enhancing Non-Motorized Transport System of Indian Cities

Indian cities have witnessed an increasing shift to motorised modes of transportation systems while the traditional Non-Motorized Transport takes a…

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Manual Scavenging – A Blot on Modern Civilisation

Manual scavenging refers to the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing human excreta from dry latrines, septic tanks and sewers.…

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Regularising Delhi’s unauthorised settlements – A BIG TASK AT HAND

Delhi’s unauthorised colonies are often seen as a hurdle to the implementation of an inclusive development plan in the city.…

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A vote for nature!

In a historic move in the fight against climate change, the North Somerset council in the United Kingdom rejected a…

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Envisioning Indian cities of next decade

The idea of the urban is that of human imagination, of progress and growth, of scientific advancement and an aspirational…

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Bhubaneswar needs to act fast to achieve sustainability

Bhubaneswar, set to transform into a smart city, is facing cyclonic storms and experiencing extreme weather events more frequently than…

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Innovation can be a key enabler of better cities

Cities around the world are grappling with issues of livability, more so in the developing world. As new challenges crop…

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Reforming India’s Urban Governance

India needs to create opportunities for cities and towns to grow and become vibrant centres of investment and productivity. This…

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Public Transport Planning for Small, Medium and Large Cities

Bangkok Declaration 2020, which was released during the Fifth Regional EST Forum in 2010 at Bangkok, Thailand, helped in realising…

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