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Exploring India’s urbanisation challenges and identifying the ways in which cities can become more sustainable and equitable.

pipes opening into a drain--urban repair
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.
by Ananya Peddibhotla, Sudeshna Mitra, Vrashali Khandelwal | 6 min read
blue delivery bikes parked-gig workers
April 28, 2023
Too hot to deliver
Platform companies, governments, and regulatory bodies must work together to effectively address heat stress for vulnerable communities like delivery workers in Indian cities.
by Ashali Bhandari, Charu Pragya | 6 min read
motorbikes and autos stuck in traffic-urban governance
February 8, 2023
Are citizens in Bangalore giving up because of poor governance?
Civic enthusiasm garnered during the pandemic has lost steam in the face of political fluidity and administrative apathy.
by Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty | 6 min read
slum in mumbai-city
December 16, 2022
Building liveable cities
Arun Maira speaks with Sheela Patel and Ireena Vittal about what the markers of a 'good city' are, how Indian cities are faring, and what they can do better.
by India Development Review | 8 min read
A man lying on the ground with his back to the camera, looking at the sky-Indian cities
August 31, 2022
Indian cities: For men, by men
Here’s how gender, caste, class, and more shape who can access public spaces in Indian cities, and why that needs to change.
by Amrita Sen, Harini Nagendra | 9 min read
People outside a park entrance made of flower arch_cities
August 17, 2022
How do citizens engage with their cities?
Over the last decade, public participation in urban governance has evolved rapidly. Here’s how cities can effectively give citizens a stake in decision-making.
by Tarun Sharma, Yutika Vora | 7 min read
Aerial view of a road that is bustling with traffic-carbon neutral
June 23, 2022
How can Indian cities achieve net-zero emissions?
India's rapid urbanisation, limited governance capacities, and lack of climate-friendly policies hinder its path to carbon neutrality. Here's how this can change.
by Ashali Bhandari, Vinaya Padmanabhan | 6 min read
A delivery boy on a bike–gig workers
March 15, 2022
India’s gig workers: Overworked and underpaid
Why platform workers need to be included in urban employment guarantee schemes, and what we can do about this.
by Abhishek Sekharan | 7 min read
View of Udaipur from the City Palace-urban planning
December 10, 2021
Making urban planning work for smaller cities
The urban challenges of small towns are different from those of larger cities. Urban planning needs to account for these unique vulnerabilities.
by Abhinav Kumar, Anindita Mukherjee, Arushi Gupta, Shubhagato Dasgupta | 4 min read
The area outside Jama Masjid with people and buildings, captured from a height in Jama Masjid. Indian cities are plagues by poor planning.
November 16, 2021
Building better cities
Indian cities are plagued by poor planning. To remedy this, a recent NITI Aayog report suggests reviewing outdated city plans, encouraging citizen participation, and strengthening local leadership.
by Debojit Dutta, Tanaya Jagtiani | 6 min read
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