Urban Kaleidoscope – 5th Edition Queer-Trans Experiences of The City The urban landscape is a kaleidoscope of interconnected elements that come together to form vibrant tapestries of city life. Drawing inspiration from its captivating imagery, “Urban Kaleidoscope” by People’s Resource Centre is a quarterly journal...
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Urban Agriculture School Pedagogy in Delhi
A report by UN-HABITAT predicts that the number of city dwellers will increase by an average of 29 million annually. Delhi is also expanding rapidly with an annual growth rate of over 2 per cent and currently stands at 35 million. Against this backdrop, the...
Status of Urban Local Governance in India: With a Case Study of Delhi
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...
Rivers in India are Facing a New Threat to their Existence
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...
Way Forward for Streamlined E-Rickshaw Operations: Learnings from Delhi
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...
Film Screening – Disappearing Diving Communities; The Gotakhors of Yamuna.
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...
Call for Applications: Full-time Position ‘Research Assistant’
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...
Trans Dreams of a Friendly City; Nagar Swaraj and Gender Variant Communities in Delhi
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...
Urban Kaleidoscope: Riverfront Development: Implication, Challenges and Way Ahead, Fourth Edition
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,...
Film Screening of Disappearing Diving Communities at Safdar Studio, 10th October
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...