Proposals by the new govt to fulfill its promise of making cities symbols of efficiency, speed and scale: Prioritize housing and public transport: Furthering the previous govt’s policies to make cities slum-free and infuse investment in infrastructure, the govt has declared that by 2020 every citizen will own a house. Reduction on interest rates on home loans and … [Read more...] about Govt’s New Urban Agenda
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Bangalore Stands At No.18 In City Survey
The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) conducted by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy covers 21 cities and evaluates cities on 4 aspects namely: Urban planning and design. Urban capacities and resources. Empowered and legitimate political representation and transparency Accountability and participation. The study finds that Indian … [Read more...] about Bangalore Stands At No.18 In City Survey