It appears that as long as Mumbai continues to be the capital of Maharashtra — acute regional imbalances are likely to continue. ...
How do states rank in 2021 in terms of urbanisation? What impact does reverse migration on account of COVID-19 have on demography and economy? ...
The Delhi government has launched several initiatives to improve people’s access to water. In this article, the method followed in rainwater harvesting (RWH) is described. It is noted that while some benefits have been derived, the full potential of RWH remains untapped. ...
The recent spate of top IAS transfers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has exposed Maharashtra’s haphazard handling of the pandemic ...
The complexity of Mumbai’s geography along with its bursting population has created lopsided informalities that the city needs to reconsider. ...
Clearly determined traffic rules for cyclists, training and sensitising cyclists, motorists, pedestrians and law enforcement agencies — especially traffic police, to an increase in cyclists on the roads will help to minimise motor/pedestrian and cycle conflicts and ensure road safety for all involved. ...
Mumbai’s quintessential ‘dabbawalas’, who fed lakhs daily, are seeking help to feed their own ...
In this article, the situation of water supply and disposal in Delhi is described. The analysis reveals that Delhi government is lagging behind in service delivery, and there is a serious crisis in areas not covered by piped water and sewerage networks. To minimise the ...
The pandemic has highlighted both the increasing significance of cities in the larger national governance ecosystem as also exposed their vulnerabilities. ...
If one were to go by recent home-grown choices made in Mumbai, a process has started that would catalyse the road to Mumbai’s decline. ...
To control diseases in a more sustainable manner, the health of the inhabitants has to become a key factor of urban development.
Indian cities are in dire need of more water, and rainwater harvesting (RWH) can significantly contribute towards meeting this essential requirement. Despite government push, the growth of RWH sector has been slow. In this article, the author argues that practical problems with RWH systems must ...
Dhani Mehrishi is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation. ...
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Sukrit Kumar is a Content Coordinator - Hindi with ORF’s Media and Publications team. He contributes towards the Hindi digital platform. He also tracks India’s maritime strategy — security and governance issues in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific; India’s national ...
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