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Where have Sparrows gone?

Biodiversity is depleting fast everywhere and the rate of depletion is high in our urban centers. The issue of maintaining…

2 years ago

Tracing India’s urban journey in 75 years

India is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav as it completes 75 Years of its Independence this August 15. I was…

2 years ago

Local Governments should have final say in matters of cities

Governing cities is a complex matter. A common man cannot know for sure who makes the final decision in city…

2 years ago

AIILSG commits to continue supporting LGs in India & beyond to promote sustainable urbanisation in Asia

The 11th edition of the World Urban Forum has once again highlighted the importance of speeding up our collective efforts…

2 years ago

Cities are brands too

We are increasingly seeing signboards such as ‘I Love Delhi’, ‘I love Mumbai’, ‘I Love Bhopal’ and many similar ones…

2 years ago

AIILSG continues to work for robust local governance

All India Institute of Local Self-Government, established in 1926, will complete 100 years of its existence in three years’ time.…

2 years ago

How to make Indian cities ‘AatmaNirbhar’

The actions and initiatives of nations and their cities are closely connected. The fate of cities will depend on how…

2 years ago

JJM will strengthen roots of local self-governance

Jal Jeevan Mission is not just ensuring the piped supply of clean water to every household but also strengthening local…

2 years ago

What 2021 taught us in ‘Urban Governance Class’?

Life is an endless journey of learning. 2021 taught Indian cities that they have to navigate through a complex landscape…

2 years ago

Cities finding ways to become plastic-free

With consumption patterns changing, the use of single-use plastic has increased manifold in the last few decades. Now cities are…

3 years ago