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भारतातील नागरी जलसंकटाचा सामना करण्यासाठी सरकारची भूमिका
Nov 15, 2024

भारतातील नागरी जलसंकटाचा सामना करण्यासाठी सरकारची भूमिका

सर्वांना समन्यायी आणि शाश्वत पाणी मिळावे यासाठी पायाभू�

The role of the government in tackling India’s urban water crisis
Oct 29, 2024

The role of the government in tackling India’s urban water crisis

A comprehensive approach involving infrastructure development, improved water management, and effective policies is required to ensure equitable and s

भारताच्या शहरांमध्ये महिलांचे नेतृत्व: भूमिका आणि प्रभावाचे मूल्यांकन!
Oct 25, 2024

भारताच्या शहरांमध्ये महिलांचे नेतृत्व: भूमिका आणि प्रभावाचे मूल्यांकन!

भारताच्या नागरी भागात महिलांचे नेतृत्व हळूहळू वाढत असल�

A city infrastructure investment pipeline for climate-resilient urban development
Oct 24, 2024

A city infrastructure investment pipeline for climate-resilient urban development

For Indian cities to advance their adaptation, mitigation, and resilience agenda, national frameworks are required to prioritise long-term goals in a

The role of the central government in strengthening urban local self-governance
Oct 22, 2024

The role of the central government in strengthening urban local self-governance

The central and state governments must step up efforts at creating pathways for effective urban self-governance

Emancipating the third tier of Government for India’s urban ‘Amrut Kaal’
Oct 17, 2024

Emancipating the third tier of Government for India’s urban ‘Amrut Kaal’

India needs an urgent overhaul of its urban governance architecture to improve the performance of the cities as potential engines of growth for the na

The Union Government of India: From the margins to the centre of urban planning
Oct 08, 2024

The Union Government of India: From the margins to the centre of urban planning

The Indian government will have to comprehensively rethink its approach and empower ULBs if India is to achieve its promise of becoming an economic po

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India
Oct 05, 2024

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India

Women’s leadership in India’s urban governance has steadily increased but they continue to face barriers such as limited experience, social stigma

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट
Aug 22, 2024

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट

शहरांचा विस्तार होत आहे आणि अधिकाधिक लोकांना सामावून घे�

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities
Aug 09, 2024

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities

As cities expand and indulge in construction to accommodate more people, the question of dealing with construction and demolition waste becomes increa

भारतातील शहरी लवचिकतेला वित्तपुरवठा करण्यासाठी प्रभावी दृष्टीकोन
Jun 21, 2024

भारतातील शहरी लवचिकतेला वित्तपुरवठा करण्यासाठी प्रभावी दृष्टीकोन

योग्य शहरी नियोजन केले नाही तर भविष्यात भारताला मोठी किं

Perspectives on financing urban resilience in India
May 28, 2024

Perspectives on financing urban resilience in India

Without proper urban planning, India will incur significant costs in the future

2024 मधील दोन प्रमुख निवडणूक जाहीरनामे आणि शहरांबद्दलच्या योजना
May 16, 2024

2024 मधील दोन प्रमुख निवडणूक जाहीरनामे आणि शहरांबद्दलच्या योजना

दोन्ही जाहीरनाम्यांनी शहराच्या समस्यांबाबत प्रशंसनीय �

The two major 2024 election manifestos and what they have to say for cities
May 04, 2024

The two major 2024 election manifestos and what they have to say for cities

Both manifestos have made laudable assertions regarding city problems, however, the issues of the financial domain of ULBS and certain pending urban r

भारतीय शहरांमधील सर्वसमावेशक गतिशीलता योजनांमधील त्रुटी दूर करणे
Mar 19, 2024

भारतीय शहरांमधील सर्वसमावेशक गतिशीलता योजनांमधील त्रुटी दूर करणे

शहरांच्या वाढीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर शहरांसाठी सर्वाधिक अ�

Overcoming inconsistencies in comprehensive mobility plans of Indian cities
Feb 27, 2024

Overcoming inconsistencies in comprehensive mobility plans of Indian cities

Amidst urban growth, equipping cities with the most optimal, cost-efficient, and effective mass rapid transport systems is imperative

The abolition of cantonments: What does it entail for urban local bodies?
Jul 06, 2023

The abolition of cantonments: What does it entail for urban local bodies?

There are concerns about how well the newly merged cantonments will be governed under the ULBs

Climate action plan and Indian cities
Jun 09, 2023

Climate action plan and Indian cities

Since climate change will impact cities worldwide, ULBs will play a crucial role in addressing the climate-related challenges

Turning the screw on ULBs a little more: Higher rates for water and power
Apr 28, 2023

Turning the screw on ULBs a little more: Higher rates for water and power

The upward revision of rates by the irrigation and electricity department is adversely impacting the ULBs in Maharashtra

Rethinking urban green financing for accelerating India’s cleantech system
Feb 20, 2023

Rethinking urban green financing for accelerating India’s cleantech system

ULBs can effectively contribute to and accelerate India’s cleantech system only if a proper financial framework is put in place

The Morbi mishap: Not the first, not the last
Nov 29, 2022

The Morbi mishap: Not the first, not the last

A shortage of staff and funds and an outdated municipal governance system weigh the ULBs down, disabling them from properly executing their duties

Sheltering the urban homeless
Nov 28, 2022

Sheltering the urban homeless

The state seems to have failed to undertake adequate measures to deal with the rising issue of homelessness

Decentralisation @75: How the third-tier institutions have deepened India’s Democracy?
Aug 15, 2022

Decentralisation @75: How the third-tier institutions have deepened India’s Democracy?

Despite many structural shortfalls, the 73rd and the 74th Amendments were able to create critical democratic space for these underrepresented groups s

The rise of gated communities in Indian cities
Jul 07, 2022

The rise of gated communities in Indian cities

The inability of the urban centers to provide a high quality of life has caused a rise in gated communities in India

Participatory planning: The catalyst for building sustainable cities
Jul 06, 2022

Participatory planning: The catalyst for building sustainable cities

India can emulate other global models by including all the stakeholders in the decision-making process to develop resilient urban cities.

The curious case of central and state government properties in cities  
Jun 09, 2022

The curious case of central and state government properties in cities  

If the ULBS are to execute the mandates issued by the government, adequate funds need to be allocated.

Constituting Special Planning Authority within the area of a planning authority
Apr 29, 2022

Constituting Special Planning Authority within the area of a planning authority

Complications are arising over the need to establish special planning authorities (SPAs) within the physical boundaries of urban local bodies (ULBs).

Transparency as a tool for urban local governance
Jan 08, 2022

Transparency as a tool for urban local governance

To ensure citizen participation and awareness, it is instrumental that ULBS are slowly transformed into transparent and accountable bodies

Nature-based solutions for cities will require stringent systems
Oct 26, 2021

Nature-based solutions for cities will require stringent systems

If India intends to meet its climate pledges, well-planned nature-based interventions need to be employed by the ULBs for a sustainable future.

Playing around with property tax
Dec 21, 2019

Playing around with property tax

Confusion over municipal property tax collection in Mumbai is a lesson for ULBs across India

Urban local bodies, municipal bonds and due diligence
Sep 03, 2019

Urban local bodies, municipal bonds and due diligence

Contract clauses of penalties and liquidated damages are bound to be pressed, leading to arbitration and legal battles.

‘यूएलबी’ के क्षमता निर्माण पर नए सिरे से विचार करें
Sep 28, 2018

‘यूएलबी’ के क्षमता निर्माण पर नए सिरे से विचार करें

भारत में शहरी स्थानीय निकायों के क्षमता निर्माण के बिना �

Assessing the Merger of Delhi’s Municipal Corporations
Aug 19, 2022

Assessing the Merger of Delhi’s Municipal Corporations

In April, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022, merged the North, South, and East Delhi municipal corporations into a single urban local body (ULB) called the Delhi Municipal Corporation. The unification is expected to lead to better service delivery, greater financial strength, economies of scale, and eliminate administrative duplication. However, the Act does not outline the functional and financial domains of ULBs and aspects

Bridging Water Demand and Supply in Delhi: The Potential of Rainwater Harvesting
Aug 19, 2020

Bridging Water Demand and Supply in Delhi: The Potential of Rainwater Harvesting

The Delhi government is facing numerous challenges in managing water demand and supply in the capital, primary of which are water shortages and declining groundwater levels. One of the strategies that are being employed to address these issues is the promotion of rainwater harvesting (RWH). This report provides an account of the growth and development of Delhi’s RWH sector. The analysis shows that while the programme has met with some success,

Enhancing Access to Urban Climate Finance: Learnings from Four Cities in India
May 22, 2024

Enhancing Access to Urban Climate Finance: Learnings from Four Cities in India

This brief discusses the challenges faced by urban local bodies (ULBs) in India in accessing urban climate finance (UCF), and proposes solutions based on successful strategies used by some of them. The hurdles include institutional barriers and limited capacity. The brief finds that ULBs that have met with success in accessing UCF overcame the obstacles through early sensitisation programmes and global network connections. It offers plausible sol