CHCs in India grapple with specialist staff shortages, inadequate funding, and limited resources. This hinders their ability to provide comprehensive healthcare services, especially to the underprivileged.
Read MoreITDP suggests designing well-regulated facilities with electronic metres and variable pricing to discourage illegal parking. With rising motorization, the implementation of such policies is essential for even smaller cities in India to effectively manage parking requirements.
Read MoreHistorically, lakes have served as vital lifelines of sustenance and green recreational spaces with immense socio-cultural value for urban centers. During heavy rainfall, lakes act as natural sponges, mitigating floods by absorbing excess water. However, urban expansion poses challenges of encroachment and neglect from authorities.
Read MoreMany cities are exploring tech-driven solutions for water leak detection systems. While Udaipur has employed satellite-based radar analysis, Delhi has planned to adopt helium-based technology. On an experimental basis, Pune MC has begun using acoustic sensors, and in Mira Bhayandar, “smart” meters have replaced old mechanical ones.
Read MoreIn May 2023, the data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed that over 1 GW of rooftop solar capacity was added between September 2022 and March 2023 alone, which has the potential to power around 7 lakh households for a year.
Read MoreCitizens’ participation and the integration of private stakeholders form the foundation of an effective waste management system in urban areas. Therefore, educating citizens on source segregation is the way forward in waste management.
Read MoreCBEWS empowers the community or individuals to act within sufficient time in response to the disaster they face or might face. Such a system calls for participatory approach for establishment of communication and dissemination systems, and a response system as well.
Read MoreInitiatives like The Kabadiwala and Karo Sambhav in cities like Bhopal, Indore, Durg, & Mapusa have helped city dwellers to manage their e-waste efficiently. Jamshedpur has joined hands with Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd. to make the city e-waste-free. Moreover, e-waste artworks are gaining popularity among artists and are an innovative way of using discarded materials in captivating works of art.
Read MoreGreen mobility promotes the use of sustainable transportation modes, that is, modes that are economical and environmentally friendly. India’s transportation sector accounts for 15% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, a shift to green mobility options seems to be a step in the right direction.
Read MoreThese RWAs, established under the Societies Registration Act, operate within a defined legal framework in line with India’s constitution. They wield substantial influence and potential in city transformation and effectively prompt local governments to prioritize the welfare of residents. Yet, within this framework, the housing societies and RWAs face a multitude of challenges while also creating some themselves.
Read MoreGreen bonds are an emerging financial tool used to fund environmentally beneficial projects. Unlike regular bonds, green bonds are designated explicitly for initiatives like renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, and green infrastructure.
Read MoreThere is a lack of a streamlined system to plan and monitor road digging activities in cities, and the overlapping responsibilities among various civic agencies can create challenges.
Read MoreThe NGT is the highest authority for resolving environmental disputes and has the power to shape and advance laws that can promote environmentally friendly development. It has been proactively responding to various violations from industries, individuals, and governmental/municipal organizations.
Read MoreWater logging is a common problem in Indian cities, affecting residents and causing traffic congestion, vehicle-related costs, accidents, and loss of working hours. A survey conducted by LocalCircles found that 94% of respondents had experienced waterlogging, with 52% living in tier 2, 3, and 4 cities.
Read MoreThe low popularity of mutual funds in small cities and towns has generally been attributed to factors like the preference for guaranteed return investments (e.g., fixed deposits, post office schemes), which have been considered safer than mutual funds.
Read MoreUranium, arsenic, and chromium are substances that are considered to be the most worrying contaminants for water. Uranium can be found in certain types of soil and rock, like granite. Human activities such as mining, excessive use of phosphate and nitrate fertilisers, and over-extraction of groundwater all play a key role in mixing uranium with water.
Read MoreYearly, 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.
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