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Cities can lead Inter-state cooperation to clean rivers

There is no policy in India that promotes a holistic approach to conservation of our rivers. We depend on several…

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New urban spaces, the way to go?

Cities are struggling to cope with the rapid influx of populations. The legacy of ageing infrastructure and unplanned sprawl dampens…

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The Shimla Crisis

The persistent problem of water in Shimla town has precipitated into a full blown crisis. The situation is so precarious…

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Evolving energy efficient design of Urban Settlements

The limited availability of conventional sources of energy coupled with ever-rising demand and spiralling market prices, issues related to energy…

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Financing New Urban India challenges & solutions

As we embark on ‘New Urban Agenda” and proceed to institutionalize and localise development initiative, India has to play a…

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Where do we stand on the NEW URBAN AGENDA?

The New Urban Agenda (NUA) was adopted in Quito, the capital of Ecuador in October 2016. Over 193 countries discussed…

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Role of Women in Local Governance

"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions…

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Rethinking future with City Planning

New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development are in vogue today. At the same time we need to focus on and…

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Role of Cities in achieving MDGs and SDGs

Cities, by and large, have higher per capita incomes, better and more modern schools and superior state of art health…

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Mega events can drive sustainable urban development

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is now among the most eagerly awaited global events. This quadrennial grand sporting spectacle to…

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