Utpal K De and Simi Mehta The COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to the fire in an era of global economic downturn and political unrest. Incontestably, the less developed nations are hit harder than their counterparts. Pandemic had led to…
Utpal K De and Simi Mehta Financial Inclusion has been recently acknowledged as a key enabler for reducing poverty and improving prosperity. However, more than 50% adults of the poorest households are still unbanked globally. The Bangladesh government continues to…
Soumyadip Chattopadhyay and Arjun Kumar “As the world faced the pandemic in 2020, the nations were not prepared to cope up with the uncertainty that lies within the situation. “Time” was the only thing that people have and is also…
Soumyadip Chattopadhyay and Arjun Kumar The cities of India have a variety of population. Skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled people reside in cities to make it an inclusive society. However, not all not enjoy the same level of privileges in the…
Soumyadip Chattopadhyay and Arjun Kumar “India has been among the fastest growing economies in the world for two decades now. This growth is characterized by the growth of middle class and inadequate planning that is socially and financially unsustainable. This…
Soumyadip Chattopadhyay and Arjun Kumar Planning is central to any activity and building a city is no exception. Indian cities are expected to generate nearly 70% of the country’s GDP by 2030. However, the existing infrastructural deficits and basic service…