Rivers have been the lifeline of cities throughout history. Most importantly, ancient cities were built on the banks of rivers due to the fertile floodplains, which were favourable for farming. Modern cities, too, are located on the banks of major rivers, including London by the...
We invite you to our December edition of Another City is Possible on “The Role of Wastepickers in Waste Management of Delhi. This is the sixth session in continuation of our ongoing series to imagine alternatives and present people’s initiatives around the idea that “Another...
India’s Rivers have played a dynamic role in shaping the country’s history, culture and economy. According to the Central Water Commission (2019), there are more than 300 cities which are located on the riverbanks of India. With the ever-increasing trend of Urbanisation, decreasing urban commons,...
The Yamuna ghats were smogged, cleaned, and re-constructed during the Chatth Puja. Fasting women went into the toxic and foamy water flowing into the Yamuna to worship the sun god. Politicians across the spectrum took up the task of developing the Chatth Ghat at the...
Cities are now home to some 55 % of the global population, likely to be 66 % by 2050. According to a UN-HABITAT report, the number of city dwellers is expected to grow at an average of 29 million annually. With increasing city dwellers, the...
Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Urban Centers and Water Urban Kaleidoscope is delighted to announce the theme for its second issue: “Water and City.” In this edition, we aim to delve into the intricate relationship between cities and water, exploring how water sources, flooding, and...
The relationship between cities and rivers is a historic one, and has existed ever since the formation of the very first settlements along these water bodies, which were considered preferable for their diverse geographical qualities. Many urban settlements have evolved with rivers serving as a...
‘Another City is Possible’ is a PRC initiative to strengthen the public dialogue about urban and various issues it is plagued by. Fostering urban as an inclusive space, another city is possible is a podcast series conducted as on-ground sessions, webinars and interactive discussions with...
The Seventh Edition of Beejpatra explores ‘Violence in the City: Urban Commons and Commoning in the City’ As the urban sprawl increases, more and more villages are being declared as urban spaces, and being swallowed up by municipal corporations. These rural spaces are now being...
A Compendium in collaboration with Indian Institute of Human Settlements The collaboration between the People’s Resource Centre and the Indian Institute of Human Settlements resulted in the publication of a compendium on Urban Agriculture Practices (UPA) in India. The purpose of this project was to...