Category Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

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UNNATI: A Targeted Approach to Industrial Development in the North-East

The North Eastern Region (NER) lies at the heart of India's growth story. Endowed with abundant natural resources, rich biodiversity and a strategic location. Sharing over 5,484 km of international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Nepal. It is also central to India's Act East Policy. Recognising its immense potential, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has referred to the eight North Eastern states as “Ashtalakshmi, symbolising prosperity and abundance.

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SNA-SPARSH: Reforming India’s Fund Flow for Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) form the backbone of India's welfare and infrastructure delivery, jointly funded by the Centre and states but implemented through state-level agencies. For years, the fund flow architecture behind these schemes suffered from a structural inefficiency: money was released in advance rather than as spending actually occurred, leaving large sums idle across thousands of implementing-agency bank accounts. 

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The Mirage of the Metro Boom: Analyzing Structural Losses and the Last-Mile Chasm in Indian Mass Transit

Over the past two decades, India’s urban transport planning has shifted heavily toward high-cost, capital-intensive metropolitan rail systems. Promoted as the definitive solution for traffic congestion, vehicular emissions, and rapid urbanization, billions of dollars have been systematically funneled into building heavy rail infrastructure.

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India’s Carbon Market Framework: What It Means for Industry and Climate Governance

As climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions and encouraging more efficient technologies and energy efficiency.

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PM-DevINE SCHEME

India’s North Eastern Region is characterised by unique geographical features, strategic location, and developmental bottlenecks particularly in infrastructure and social development. In this context, the Government of India launched the PM’S Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) scheme in the Union Budget 2022-2023 to promote rapid and sustainable development in the North Eastern Region (NER).

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Why Housing Policy Must Consider Children’s Needs

Manish Thakre Where a child grows up can shape their future. Yet housing policy rarely reflects this. Why cities must move beyond units—and start building environments where children can truly thrive. By Manish Thakre Housing is one of the most…

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