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Urban Challenge, Reimagining India’s Cities Through Market-Driven Infrastructure

Urban Challenge Fund: Reimagining India’s Cities Through Market-Driven Infrastructure

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Introduction Urban India is standing at a decisive crossroads. Rapid population growth, expanding economic activity, and rising aspirations are putting unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure. Roads are congested, drainage systems struggle during monsoons, housing shortages persist, and public transport networks remain inadequate in many regions. At the same time, cities generate nearly two-thirds of India’s…

Urban Flooding in India: Why Major Cities Are Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable

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Introduction In recent years, India’s major cities have repeatedly witnessed devastating floods—Mumbai (2005, 2017, 2021), Chennai (2015, 2023), Bengaluru (2022), Hyderabad (2020), Gurugram (2016), and Delhi (2023) are prominent examples. These events have disrupted daily life, damaged infrastructure, and caused significant economic losses. Urban flooding, once considered an occasional phenomenon, has become frequent and intense….

Efficient and Affordable Urban Mass Transport

Urban Mass Transport and India’s Economic Growth

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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….

India’s Achievements in Space Science and Technology: Catalyzing Socio-Economic Development

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Introduction India’s journey in space science and technology is a story of vision, innovation, and self-reliance. From its modest beginnings in the 1960s to becoming a globally recognized spacefaring nation, India has leveraged space technology not only for scientific exploration but also for socio-economic development. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), established in 1969 under…

Smart Cities Mission: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Urbanization

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Introduction Urbanization has become one of the most significant global trends of the 21st century. As cities grow in population, infrastructure and governance face immense pressure. To address these challenges, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched by the Government of India in 2015 with the vision of transforming urban areas into sustainable, inclusive, and…

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Smart Cities Mission: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Urbanization

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