In this report, ESCAP explores the future of urbanization in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on the dynamic shifts in the region’s urban landscape. It highlights the region’s demographic transformations, including population ageing, and the persistent challenges of urban poverty and inequality. The analysis covers urban areas of all sizes, …
Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi, over 2,000 families living along river bank evacuated Over 130 dead in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh flash floods, hundreds missing Rampant building activity in the Hindon-Yamuna basin has not only left Delhi vulnerable but exposed large parts of Noida to the risk of flash …
The fast-moving monsoonal circulation coupled with strong westerlies may have been responsible for the havoc wreaked in the fragile Himalyan range known for its poor soil stability and steep slopes. As the extent of damage unleashed by the extreme weather conditions is becoming clearer by the day, environmentalists have now …
Not just nature's fury, rampant unplanned infrastructural development is also to be blamed for the devastation caused by the recent floods in Uttarakhand. Environmentalists feel the damage to life and property there and also in Himachal Pradesh may be the result of indiscriminate encroachments on riverbeds and unchecked infrastructure projects. …
The Nepal Engineering College, Kathmandu, has emphasised on water security of the suburban areas in the Kathmandu Valley. Making public a conclusion drawn from a research on the changes in water resources security system of South Asia, the college suggested that the suburban areas be protected from the ill-effects of …
‘Less Than 25% Solid Waste Generated In Country Treated Scientifically’ Pune: Deputy chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Monday that state governments need to implement the Municipal Solid Waste Rules of 2002 more effectively. “Not even 25% of the 17 million tonne of municipal solid waste generated …
Delhi has had the highest number of swine flu patients this year while Gujarat has seen maximum deaths due to the disease among the states, according to official statistics. According to Health Ministry, a total of 4,811 cases were reported in the country this year till June five with Delhi …
Residents have dubbed Thane as a “garbage city” since it generates nearly 92,000 kg of plastic trash daily and there is little scope proper disposal. The city’s population has crossed the 20-lakh mark. Rising economic prosperity and rapid urbanization have inadvertently resulted in huge piles of plastic waste. A major …
State’s Population May Rise To 28 Crore By 2028 Lucknow:The United Nations on Friday said that the population of India is expected to surpass that of China by 2028, when both the countries will have around 145 crore people each. Uttar Pradesh, with 1/6 of India’s population, would be a …
While the government is found dragging its feet on the implementation of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) gazetted in 2010, realtors and others have been destroying wetlands and grab water bodies in violation of the relevant laws. The government has however taken a few steps towards the implementation of the …
Titled as 'The Chennai Residential Real Estate Report', it also said the housing loan market of Chennai was expected to be Rs 800-900 crore, calculated on a monthly basis The demand for housing in Chennai is expected to be in the range of 30,000-35,000 units annually, driven mainly by IT …
Blame it on urbanization or climate change, a compilation of weather data over the years proves what Chennaiites have always known - that the city is getting hotter. But, believe it or not, it's also getting wetter. An analysis of temperatures in summer and winter months through 42 years shows …
It is estimated that the city has lost one-third of its green cover owing to encroachments, road widening and diverting forest lands for commercial purposes. But the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has no accurate data on the current state of the city’s green cover or the rate at which it …
The Asian Development Bank will provide US$ 198 million in loans for Bangladesh to help upgrade a critical regional highway and two land ports to boost connectivity and trade across South Asia. In this regard, the government and ADB on Wednesday signed a loan agreement. Economic Relations Division secretary Md …
China’s need for a new urbanisation policy reaches a critical point. For many migrants who do not live in factory dormitories, life in the big city looks like the neighbourhood of Shangsha East Village: a maze of alleys framed by illegally constructed apartment buildings in the boomtown of Shenzhen, near …
The study investigates if the present pattern of urban development in India in the creation of mega cities is sustainable. This has been done by comparing the Indian cities Mumbai and Bangalore with sustainable mega cities of developed countries (Shanghai, London, and Singapore) using indicators. The objectives of the study …
This Guidebook was developed by the World Bank and DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability to provide guidance to cities and urban practitioners on designing and implementing a Low Carbon City Development Program (LCCDP) that complies with the LCCDP Assessment Protocol. An LCCDP is a systems-approach to low carbon development, including …
As part of the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN), TERI has made an assessment of the risk and vulnerability of the city of Guwahati (Assam, India) and has prepared a detailed City Resilience Strategy (CRS). The focus of TERI's assessment is to facilitate adaptation initiatives and mainstream them …
Social Inclusion of Internal Migrants in India aims to provide an overview of existing innovative practices that increase the inclusion of internal migrants in society and act as a living document that would inspire and assist professionals and governments officials in their attempts to facilitate the social inclusion of migrants. …
The newly urbanized areas of the ever-expanding city have a new threat hovering over them - fluorosis. According to data available with the Union ministry of drinking water and sanitation, many areas in Rangareddy district bordering Hyderabad have ground water with excess fluoride content. The permissible level of fluoride content …
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will spend Rs 462.50 crore on improving connectivity between places in the city and will first aim at completing work on the ring roads. The civic body is in the process of getting a Rs 1,031.91-crore grant as per a priority plan prepared by the …
