Gaddam Bhavana The dialogue between nature and development in Kancha Gachibowli highlights the intricate balance that must be maintained to ensure sustainable growth. As urbanization progresses, it is crucial to integrate environmental considerations into planning and development strategies to preserve…
Gowtham As the global energy transition gains momentum, nations across the world are grapplingwith the twin challenge of ensuring energy security while adopting clean energy solutionsthat minimize environmental harm. For developing countries like India, the transition iseven more complex. Beyond…
Kedar Bhasme Abstract This article explores whether carefully regulated hunting could complement wildlife conservation in India. It draws on international examples—Namibia’s communityconservancies, South Africa’s private reserves, and the U.S. Pittman–Robertson fundingmodel—to show how limited, science-based hunts can raise conservation funds…
The Central Vista Redevelopment Project is a landmark program that brought modernization to India's 86-year-old administrative complex. Spanning ₹20,000 crores in expenditure and a duration of seven years (2019-2026), the project seeks to rehouse government offices, upgrade structural weaknesses in historic buildings, and design effective, eco-friendly administrative spaces with all heritage concerns kept intact.
SAGAR, stands for Strategic and Growth for all in the region, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2015, during his address to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) The initiative emerged from India's recognition of the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region to its national security and economic interests, as well as the need for a coordinated approach to addressing maritime challenges.
Policy Update Sanju Joshi The housing scheme was introduced in 1967 by DDA, and since then, it has provided more than a million houses to people in Delhi. The initial goal was to provide houses to migrants and economically weaker…
The National Capital Region (NCR) is India’s largest polycentric urban centre, spanning Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (about 55,083 sq km, ~60 million people The NCR Planning Board (NCRPB), a statutory body constituted under the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 is authorised with harmonising land use and infrastructure in this cross-state region