Tourism vs. Ecology: The Impact of Vehicle Caps in Ooty & Kodaikanal
Carrying capacity must serve as a tool for long-term sustainability rather than a restrictive measure that disproportionately affects vulnerable communities
Category Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development
India’s Urban Odyssey: Dreams, Struggles, and the Power of Aspirations
Whether it is a farmer from rural Bihar seeking a stable income in Delhi, or a young graduate from a small town aspiring to join Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, the magnetism of urban centres lies in their perceived ability to transform lives.
Budget Breakdown: What’s in Store for Cities and Infrastructure?
The story so far: In 2015, the NDA government positioned urban development as a key pillar of its growth strategy as cities contribute nearly 67% to the GDP. However, in the government’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat,” cities seem to be conspicuously absent.
The Rise and Fall of India’s Smart Cities: A Case Study of Shimla
Almost a decade has passed since the Indian government announced the concept of “smart cities” as the new lighthouses of urbanisation. The June 2015 announcement of 100 smart cities aimed to create models of urban development. However, these lighthouses of urbanity have now been relegated to the annals of India’s urbanisation history.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2015 (AMRUT): Progress, Impact, and Pathways for Urban Renewal
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), launched in 2015 by the Government of India, marked a significant step towards addressing urban infrastructure challenges
Revitalizing Heritage Cities: An Updated Vision for HRIDAY 2015
The "National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana" (HRIDAY), initiated on January 21, 2015, by the Ministry of Tourism, marked a watershed moment in India's urban planning and heritage conservation.
200 Years of Passenger Rail Travel: A Call for India to Upgrade Its Tracks
The year 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of passenger travel by rail. While horses used to drag heavy loads along parallel rails, initially of wood and later of steel, at the beginning of the industrial revolution, the arrival of steam locomotives changed transportation forever. On September 27, 1825, a locomotive built by George Stephenson pulled 11 wagons of people and 20 wagons of coal a distance of some 26 miles from Darlington to Stockton along steel tracks (these places are about two hours by car from Manchester). That inaugurated travel by rail.