India’s Urban Wastewater Crisis
India treats only 28% of urban wastewater, leaving 72% untreated, which pollutes water bodies and soils. Rapid urbanisation and climate change exacerbate the crisis. The…
Society
Karnataka’s New SWIFT City Initiative
The Karnataka government announced its SWIFT City initiative near Sarjapur, Bengaluru, to bolster the start-up ecosystem and industrial growth. Spanning 1,000 acres, SWIFT City will…
India’s Total Fertility Rate 2.0
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Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) was launched to enhance urban infrastructure in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Targeting shortfalls in priority sector…
Green-Gray Infrastructure: Building Resilient and Sustainable Cities in India
India's urban landscape is rapidly evolving, with cities expanding to accommodate a growing population and economic development. However, this expansi…
Gelephu Mindfulness City Project: Bhutan
Bhutan is developing Gelephu Mindfulness City, its largest co-operative initiative, spanning 2,500 square kilometers with a Zero Carbon goal. Supported by India, the project emphasizes…
Dubai Ranks 5th in Global City Index 2024
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Bengaluru Unveils Digital Population Clock
Bengaluru unveiled its first digital population clock at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) on November 8, 2024. The clock displays real-time population…
Census 2025
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