This is the second report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores urban stretches of rivers in and around the city of Surat, Gujarat. It is written by Nikhil Sanjay Shah, a global citizen and researcher with a keen interest in a wide...
This is the first report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series, and explores urban stretches of rivers in and around the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is written by Raina Ghosh, our Nagar Nadi Fellow – a PhD Research Scholar at the Centre...
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...
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...
For the Hindi version, please click here Beejpatra: A Journal of Liberating City. About the Journal Beejpatra in Hindi translates as ‘cotyledons’- the part of the seed which nourishes it till it grows its roots. In its previous avatar, Beejpatra started as a quarterly...
The Inland Waterways Authority of India has declared 111 Waterways in the country. Sahibganj multimodal terminal is one of the three riverine ports built on National Waterway l. It was constructed in the Sakrigali region of the Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Sakrigali had a special significance,...
Over the years, a tide of mega ‘development’ projects has hit various cities, especially tier two cities of India. In this, Delhi, the national capital has taken the lead, serving as a model of development for other cities. In recent years, riverfront projects have emerged...
Localization of decision-making and urban planning has become an important objective to create an inclusive and participatory city. There is a need to focus much on strengthening local community initiatives and relegate political power to the hands of the people at the community level. Although...
Urban agriculture is emerging as a viable solution to curb food mileage, reducing the footprint generated by the distribution of food. This film attempts to document the existing urban agriculture practices in Delhi. The Draft Masterplan of Delhi 2041 proposes things like ‘Green Development’ and...
The Sixth Edition of Beejpatra explores ‘Creating Sustainable Livelihoods with Urban Agriculture’. Cities of India have been the face of “development” with a range of mega-projects like metro, road infrastructure, riverfronts, etc. but at the same time cities are also riddled with rising unemployment, malnutrition,...