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The author is consultant, EAC-PM
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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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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The Case for Integrated Development of Rural and Urban Areas: Compared to statutory urban towns that are governed by urban local bodies such as municipalities and municipal corporations, the quality of infrastructure in Census Towns is significantly inferior
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Censuses, cadastral maps, uniform naming conventions, definitions etc. emanate out of these simplifications
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To understand the impact of urbanisation and economic development, it is necessary to understand the nature of urbanisation and whether urbanisation creates an enabling environment for economic development. There are several factors that determine whether urbanisation translates into economic development
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