Ghost Villages: Haunting Uttarakhand’s Progress with Real-Life Challenges
Uttarakhand, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing challenge the emergence of ghost villages. Despite its natural…
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Unlocking India’s Digital Transformation: UPYOG’s Promise for Inclusive, Sustainable, and Efficient Governance
As digital transformation and innovation continue to reshape public services and governments, the future holds great promise for a more connected and empowered society.
Prioritise Better Street Design Over Traffic Fines for Road Safety in India
There is this whole narrative of demand for strict traffic rules and imposing stringent fine as a magic wand to control road…
Riverfront Projects are New Tools for Urban Revitalization Globally
Riverfront development projects have gained significant traction worldwide, as cities strive to revitalize their waterfront areas and leverage the potential of their…
BRTS System Revolutionises Urban Transportation Locally & Globally For Good
In an era where urban congestion and environmental concerns dominate the headlines, the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has emerged as a…
Bengaluru Introduces the First Live BiCyle Counter in the City
Build bicycle lanes and people will cycle, a global mantra of bicycle-friendly cities from Copenhagen in Denmark to Paris in France. Cycling…
Urban India Caught Up in Parking Muddle
Besides the energy and material costs of constructing and maintaining parking lots, more parking spaces in an urban area push the use of personal vehicles over public transport, walking or cycling. Higher the use of personal transit induces traffic jams, demand for more road space and adding to emissions and challenges of handling air pollution.
Public Health: a Far Cry for Rural India During COVID19
Maya (name changed) a contractual labourer serving a family of four, travels more than five miles each day, sometimes in a local…
Libraries as Community Spaces: My Love Story with the Indian Institute of World Culture
In the words of Neil Gaiman, I believe that the future depends on libraries. This conviction comes from the fact that everything…
Urban Planning in India Need ‘Rethinking’ & ‘Retrofitting’ in Covid19
COVID19 has come in our lives as a blizzard unaware. In the last six months of the year 2020, we have seen…