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Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens

Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens 

The administrators and the privileged (haves) sing the chorus of development, in the symphony of this  choir the 'have nots' lose their melody ( 'haves' are the wealthy class, while 'not haves' are the  disadvantaged groups). This is to say that development means different for all, and must be  acknowledged.

Rethinking Accessibility

Beyond Ramps and Rails: Rethinking Accessibility in Urban Spaces Whose City Is It? 

I walked into Delhi’s Lodhi Garden on a winter morning with my survey sheets. The sprawling lawns were alive with joggers, tourists, and families. But what caught my attention was a subtle discomfort: an old, retired man in his 90s came with his driver in his wheelchair, moving and enjoying every part of the garden.

Rickshaws

Electric Rickshaws in Uttar Pradesh: Lifesaver or Burden? A Comparison Between Metro and Transitional Cities

The electric rickshaw (e-rickshaw) has rapidly transformed the urban mobility landscape  in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Initially introduced as a low-cost, battery-powered solution for  short-distance travel, it has now become one of the most visible symbols of India’s e mobility transition. As of FY 2025, UP accounts for nearly 38% of national electric three wheeler sales, with over 266,000 registered units.

UPCP3 panel

Participants List & Details: Urban Policy and City Planning–Cohort 3.0 | Theme: People-Centric Cities

Urban Policy and City Planning– Cohort 3.0 | Theme: People-Centric Cities | An Online International Monsoon School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course | August 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning Participants List & Details Urban Policy and City Planning- Cohort 3.0 Theme: People-Centric Cities…

Ministry of Jal Shakti 2019

Ministry of Jal Shakti 2019

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) plays a primary role in laying down the policy guidelines and programmes in the field of development, conservation and management of water as a national resource. It also provides an overarching national view on water planning and coordination as regards various uses of water; water laws and legislations, how inter-state and trans-boundary problems regarding water could be localized, bilateral and multi-lateral co-operations, and broad policy guidelines and programmes to determine how the waters of the nation can be judged, developed and controlled.

Atmanirbhar Bharat And The Indian Aviation Sector (2020): Policy Reforms, Progress, And Strategic Pathways - IMPRI Impact And Policy Research Institute

Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Indian Aviation Sector (2020): Policy Reforms, Progress, and Strategic Pathways

Initiated in May 2020 by the Government of India, the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (‘Self-Reliant Initiative’) was envisioned as a catalyst for the economic revival of the country post the COVID-19 pandemic. A critical component in this vision was the aviation sector because of its potential to strengthen domestic manufacturing, connectivity and national security.

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ACROSS(Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services)

The Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme is one of the five schemes that  have been merged together under a unified umbrella scheme of the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, collectively known as the “Prithvi Gyan (PRITHVI)” scheme.

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