August 30, 2023
Prioritising repair in India’s cities
The lack of state-led urban repair and maintenance cycles is hampering the delivery of services such as water and electricity, especially in low-income areas. Here's what needs to change.
Ananya Peddibhotla is a researcher at Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bangalore. She works on issues at the intersection of climate risk, infrastructure governance, and energy justice and is currently exploring urban resilience in the Global South. Ananya has a master’s degree in public policy and governance and specialises in environmental governance. She has previously been involved with nonprofit and government organisations and is actively committed to the sustainable development goals.
Climate change, Urban development