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Bibek Debroy is an economist and was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics and Trinity College, Cambridge
The intensity of urban heat islands (UHIs) is influenced by both daytime and night-time dynamics. During the day, the lack of vegetation and surface roughness in cities alters the way heat is dissipated, often leading to higher surface temperatures
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In confronting the urban water crisis, India's strategy necessitates the seamless integration of advanced technological frameworks and community-based innovation with its overarching water management policies
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Concerns about the loss of local governance and autonomy are also prevalent, as the shift to urban governance is often perceived as diluting community participation and decision-making
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Floor Space Index, being a crucial regulatory tool, determines the extent of built-up area permissible on a plot, impacting the urban density, land utilisation, and skyline
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The journey of the 74th Constitutional Amendment, akin to the plot of a complex novel, continues to unfold with the objective of bestowing autonomy to Urban Local Bodies in India. It is an epic tale of decentralisation, where the protagonist, the ULBs, are still wrestling to secure their rightful place in the governance structure
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With majority of the legacy dumpsites still in need of remediation and a culture of improper waste segregation, India faces an uphill battle in achieving a sustainable and healthy urban environment
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Modern-day managers are often told to “multitask”. This gives rise to a debate whether “multitasking” actually improves efficiency and productivity. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), who is also a prolific writer and speaker, shares his own time management mantra
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By reflecting on this poignant narrative, we are called to critically examine the Indian government's role and responsibility in ensuring decent living conditions for its citizens, emphasising the urgent need for affordable urban housing solutions
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Often sprouting of slums is seen as an inevitable consequence of rapid urbanisation. But it is primarily market and policy failure that hinder investments in the slum
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Recently there has been talk of setting up an interministerial panel on FTAs to iron out differences between ministries and fast-track trade agreements
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