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...
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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...
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...
Urban Agriculture in India: A Report on Policies, Strategies and Contemporary Practices
According to the United Nations by 2050, 68% of the global population will be residing in cities. The increase will be asymmetrical as 90% of the population shift will happen in tier-2 and tier-3 cities in Africa and Asia. In India, 35% of the population...
Nagar Nadi Dispatch 4: January – February 2023 (Riverfront Observatory Initiative)
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...
Paving the Way: Street Vendors as Catalysts for Sustainable Urban Development, Another City is Possible
‘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...
Growing in the City: A Toolkit Translating Urban Agriculture into Critical Pedagogy
Educators today play a more crucial role than ever. Helping students to understand their syllabus and score good enough marks to pass their exams – although still important, is not the sole focus of education anymore. As our world becomes more and more complex, the...
River in the City: Narrative report on Social, Ecological and Urban Aspects of Riverfront Development along Khan Saraswati River, Indore
This is the fifth report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores social, ecological and urban aspects of riverfront development along Khan-Saraswati River in Indore. It is written by Prachi Satrawal, who is trained as an architect and works towards understanding cities in...
Keeping Heads Above Water: The Challenges of Land Appropriation and Environmental Degradation faced by Pune’s Rivers
This is the fourth report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores the state of the Mula, Mutha, and Mula-Mutha rivers in Pune. It is written by Chayanika Iyer, who has been working at different intersections of culture, gender, resistance, art and space,...
Nagar Nadi Hyderabad Musi
This is the third report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores state of Musi river in Hyderabad. It is written by Sanjeev who has been involved in development sector since 2014. Started his journey as a social worker with research projects on...