Category Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

Comprehensive Analysis of East Delhi Hub Integrated Development, Karkardooma 2019

East Delhi Hub is conceptualized to be a new Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that imbibes the core values of a sustainable “Smart City”. This is the flagship project being designed with NBCC (India) Limited. NBCC aims to create integrated urban spaces with residential, working, and leisure spaces within walking distance of each other and public transport. It is aimed at improving self-sustainability, encouraging public transport and walking and optimising density.

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Fellows blog list & Details: Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 5.0

Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 5.0 | An Online National Winter & Spring School Program |

IFSCA and GIFT City: Shaping India’s Place in Global Finance

This vision materialized through the creation of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the establishment of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Together, they represent India's commitment to offering a financial hub that is competitive, forward-looking, and aligned with global standards. But beyond competition, there is a deeper ambition: to redefine what a financial centre can be—rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and excellence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words capture this intent clearly when he described GIFT City as a zone designed to serve not just India, but the world.

Key Role of Community Participation for a Sustainable Waste Management System

Neethi Nair Introduction Industrialisation, commercialisation, and urbanisation have offered employment opportunities, better living conditions, versatile transportation, communication, advanced education, and health facilities. Like every coin has two sides, urbanization also created problems of overcrowding, reduced surface albedo, pollution, environmental degradation,…

Dialogue Between Nature and Development: Lessons from Kancha Gachibowli

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…

History of Rural Electrification: Challenges, Policies, and the Shift Toward Decentralized Solutions

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…

Reimagining Conservation: Can Regulated Hunting Support India’s Wildlife Future?

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…

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