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
Urbanisation
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
Another Garbage Crisis Looms
People close to Mandur landfills in outskirts of Bangalore plan to launch a stir against dumping of garbage, fear of stink set to haunt the city of gardens again Mandur residents have been opposing dumping of garbage in their area since Sunday, official interventions to mollify irate villagers proves futile Of 4000 tones of garbage generated in Bangalore, 1800 is sent to … [Read more...] about Another Garbage Crisis Looms
Fallen Trees Reveal Flouting of Green Norms
Falling of large number of trees during Delhi storm last Friday blamed on concretization and tiling around trees,Time for authorities to follow Delhi High Court and National Green Tribunal orders on green norms 2002 Urban Development Ministry Guidelines calls for using tiles only where there is heavy pedestrian movement and use of porous tiles, unabated concretization has … [Read more...] about Fallen Trees Reveal Flouting of Green Norms
As Drought Threat Looms, Plan to Protect Water Sources
Amid draught, Kozhikode city takes steps to save sources of water, maintain water bodies, improvement in quality of drinking water in the city Steps being taken under Shudham Sundaram Nammude Kozhikode aimed at mobilising public, govt departments and schools on need to conserve water. Drinking water is precious, use it sparingly: the new slogan of city administration, water … [Read more...] about As Drought Threat Looms, Plan to Protect Water Sources