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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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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

Localising SDGs: A Stiff Test for Cities

Our world has undergone profound changes in the last decade, more intensely in the previous 20 months. The Pandemic and…

3 years ago

Cities need to assess their risks, act accordingly

Nations have to reevaluate disaster risks, direct impacts, and spill-over consequences on people, infrastructure, economy, and services. At the local…

3 years ago

Recovery has to be environment positive

Citizens are increasingly becoming aware of the significance of clean and healthy living environments over anything else. In the post-Covid…

3 years ago

Covid-19 reasserts need for strong local governments

As cities wade through the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic and try finding ways to manage the spiralling impacts of…

4 years ago

Creating prosperity with social security for street vendors

Street vending provides employment to millions of migrants and locals in cities and towns. Generally, these are people who could…

4 years ago

Cities’ role primary in increasing uptake of RE

Cities will be a key player in accelerating renewable energy uptake and driving the energy transition movement. City leaders are…

4 years ago