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India’s IT Cities: New Employment Opportunities and Emerging Urban Challenges

Introduction Over the past three decades, India has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its urban landscape due to the rapid expansion of Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services. Cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, Noida, and Kochi have evolved into major IT hubs, integrating India into the global digital economy. This development has…

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Urban Mass Transport and India’s Economic Growth

Introduction India is witnessing one of the fastest rates of urbanization in the world. By the next two decades, nearly half of India’s population is expected to live in urban areas. Cities are emerging as engines of economic growth, innovation, and employment generation. However, this transformation places immense pressure on urban infrastructure, especially transportation systems….

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How Port-Led Development Initiatives Reshape the Economic Geography of Coastal Regions in India: With Examples of Recent Projects

Introduction India, blessed with a coastline of over 7,500 kilometers, has historically depended on its ports for trade, cultural exchange, and economic prosperity. Recognizing the transformative potential of ports, the Indian government has, over the past decade, aggressively pursued port-led development as a strategic approach to reshape the economic geography of coastal regions. By integrating…

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