Category Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

Purvodaya: Transforming Eastern Region of India into an Economic Powerhouse

The concept of Purvodaya was first introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 during the inauguration of an Indian Oil Corporation refinery in Paradip, Odisha. The initiative stepped up in Union Budget 2024-25 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman allocating significant funds for infrastructure, industrial and skill development programs in the region. This policy aims to position India as a global economic powerhouse by leveraging the potential of all regions under the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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

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