Yearly, nine cyclones hit Indian coastline on an average. Studies find that east coast is more vulnerable compared to the west. With increasing frequencies, government’s approach towards disasters is slowly changing from post-disaster relief to pre-disaster preparedness to ensure zero casualties.
Read MoreAs per the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, only non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, & non-combustible waste should go to a sanitary landfill. But, due to lack of segregation, landfills receive mixed wastes, which include organic waste as well as ignitable material and plastics.
Read MoreThe Government of India launched Street Light National Programme in 2015 with an aim to replace 3.5 crore conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights. Currently, over 13 million streetlights have been replaced under the initiative. However, as the cities switch to LEDs one must also look at the harmful effects these lights can have on humans as well as the environment.
Read MoreAs urban mobility gradually recovers from Covid-19 pandemic's impact, companies like Rapido in the auto & bike segment & BluSmart with their electric car fleet in Delhi-NCR have joined the race. Many states, including West Bengal, Assam & Kerala, are developing their own app-based cab services, while many cities have also come up with their own local ride-hailing apps.
Read MoreTier 2 and 3 cities hold a larger market share, with nearly 63% of total orders originating from them. E-commerce has also empowered women sellers and entrepreneurs, facilitated by Digital India, Skill India, and Make in India initiatives.
Read MoreGurugram's development authority is carrying out drills at all the underpasses to test the drainage system & check efficacy of pumps in preventing water accumulation. Last year, these drills were conducted for the first time & proved to be helpful as the underpasses remained largely unaffected.
Read MoreUtilization of waste plastic in road construction provides numerous advantages. It provides an effective way to dispose of plastic waste, plus, incorporation of plastic waste improves properties of bituminous mixes, resulting in roads that are more resistant to cracks & potholes.
Read MoreTech-based initiatives has improved property tax collection in smaller cities. Digital technologies like satellite images, drone surveys, GIS, data analytics, & online payment systems yielded significant results for civic bodies.
Read MoreLately, Union government is giving a push to machine cleaning of manholes. As announced in Budget 2023, all cities & towns will be enabled for 100% mechanical de-sludging of septic tanks & sewers with an intent to put an end to manual scavenging.
Read MoreThe recent amendment of the act by the central government urges Municipal Corporations to jointly implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) & Anti Rabies Program, with the corporation's budget playing a crucial role in funding.
Read MoreThe Smart City Mission has boosted the adoption of AI powered traffic surveillance through its Integrated Traffic Management System in many Indian cities.
Read MoreAs per the Forest Survey of India, between March 1 and 12, there was a 115% surge in forest fires, with around 42,799 incidents reported having severe impacts on biodiversity & the economy of the region.
Read MoreThe increase in demand for hotels in small cities can be attributed to various factors. Better road infrastructure & new airports have improved accessibility, while industrialization & the emergence of IT hubs have encouraged business travel. Weddings, Religious tourism, conferences, & events such as G20 summits have also contributed to the growing demand for hotels in smaller cities.
Read MoreInterestingly, an analysis by cyber forensics revealed that hotspots of these rising cyber crimes are the smaller cities like Mewat, Jamtara, Azamgarh, Alwar, Bharatpur, Chittoor, Dhubri, Goalpara, Bhiwani, Jamui, Nawada, Durgapur & Asansol. One of the probable reason that may have led to cybercrime in these cities may be the combination of poor socio-economic profile and penetration of internet and smart phones in these cities.
Read MoreIndustrial accidents occur often in India. In the last decade, 130 significant chemical accidents have been reported, which resulted in 259 deaths & left 563 with major injuries, as per the National Disaster Management Authority's data. These cases make us question the industrial safety standards that are in place.
Read MoreDespite the potential revenue generated, cities today are plagued with illegal flexes & hoardings that pollute public and private spaces. To tackle the problem of visual pollution caused by illegal hoardings and banners, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has recently introduced an advertisement policy.
Read MoreAs per the Greenfield airport policy 2018, an airport developer, including the state governments, willing to establish an airport is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and it will have to undergo a 2-stage process -‘Site-Clearance’ stage and 'In-Principle' approval stage.
Read MoreIn India, budgeting is mandated by law for all local self governments. Municipal budgets are generally prepared by city govt’s finance department.
Read MoreIn recent years, demand for urban housing & infra projects has led to a substantial increase in the amount of C&D waste generated in India. This waste accounts for a significant portion of the country’s overall waste, with 150MT of C&D waste generated annually, comprising 35% to 40% of global C&D waste.
Read MoreIn the 2011 census, Libraries were notified for the first time and it highlighted that there is a scarcity of libraries in urban areas. India has only 4,580 libraries in urban areas, which roughly translates to one urban library for over 80,000 people.
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