Introduction More than 55% of the world’s population currently resides in cities, with projections suggesting this figure could rise to 66% by 2050. A report from UN-HABITAT indicates that the number of individuals living in urban areas is anticipated to increase by an average of...
Over 107 riverfront projects are being developed across Indian cities. These projects usually are based on the concept of “world-class cities” and are being built at a huge cost to the river’s ecology and the riverine communities. Most importantly, the projects are also in huge...
The People’s Resource Centre (PRC) has played an instrumental role in contributing to developing and enhancing the urban transport network in Delhi over the past few decades, with a strong focus on promoting equitable and sustainable mobility solutions. As part of these ongoing efforts, the...
Introduction On 5th October 2024, the People’s Resource Center (PRC) in collaboration with Camera Commune screened two films by PRC. The first film screened was “How Ahmedabad Lost Sabarmati”, and the second was “Disappearing Diving Communities; The Gotakhors of Yamuna” Both films speak of rivers...
Job Brief People’s Resource Centre invites applications for full-time Research Assistant in Delhi under our Urban and Alternatives programmes. You will assist the Programme Coordinator in executing our research on urban mobility, local knowledge, decentralized governance, and other issues under the broader right to the...
Introduction There has been a larger disengagement from the city’s Urban Governance structure by its dwellers. If we look at this disengagement, why does this disengagement take place? Panchayat-level governance structures are functioning relatively well with public engagement and participation. A lot more people are...
Editorial In its unrestrained form, nature has coexisted with human societies for millennia, providing vital resources and shaping cultures. As some of the most significant natural entities, rivers have played a crucial role in human civilisation, particularly in India, where cities like Benares, Patna, Ahmedabad,...
Please join us the screening of Disappearing Diving Communities at Studio Safdar. Disappearing Gotakhors : Diver community of Yamuna”. The film attempts to focus on the lives of the Gotakhor of Yamuna and their traditional knowledge and expertise. The importance of Gotakhors lies in the...
With the late heavy downpour of rain, rivers in Bihar are inundating. Several areas have been affected by flood, chief among them are Kosi and Ganga. There has been flooding in the Gomati river of West Champaran too. Furthermore, three dozen rivers have died in...
Editorial In this edition, we delve into the complex web of Governing of the City. We attempt to understand the governance of Indian urban landscape which is a melting pot of rapid growth, diverse needs, and complex challenges. The local governance addresses urban questions integrating...