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IN THE NEWS

01 Apr, 2021

The Delhi Traffic Police will start a junction improvement trial at the Delhi Gate intersection from Friday onwards to enhance the safety of commuters, officials said. The move comes after the police in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI) conducted a survey of various roads, intersections and signages to make them safer for commuters.

30 Mar, 2021

Heat waves have not received as much attention as other climate risks, but more cities now confront their toll. They are looking to nature itself for answers. But new mechanisms for governance and financing will also be needed.

26 Mar, 2021

There’s a need for a collective vision and pre-emptive action from all industry players, governments, and civil society which can facilitate a responsible transition to renewable energy, says a joint report.

26 Mar, 2021

Can Public Bike Sharing (PBS) be a serious last-mile option to and from Metro Stations in the city? As a recent report by World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Centre under its City Fix platform indicates, PBS has a huge potential for growth.

25 Mar, 2021

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA, Sets the Tone at the City Leader's Conclave on Day 2 of the 28th Convergence India and 6th Smart Cities India Expo 2021 

24 Mar, 2021

The analysis is based on the 2014 economic census of the Central government, which maps establishments across the country

24 Mar, 2021

Thirty five kilometers of mass transit are about to be added to Mumbai Metro in the coming months. Applying an economic development lens would help in the planning of areas around these upcoming lines.

22 Mar, 2021

A strategy to stop bloodshed on Bengaluru roads: Raised pedestrian crossings to reduce accidents in 75 black spots

20 Mar, 2021

The fear of Covid-19 has led to a shift in modal preferences and commuter behaviour in cities. While more men are likely to move to private vehicles, fewer women have access to personal modes of mobility.

19 Mar, 2021

The share of EVs in Delhi has increased from less than 1% to 2.2% in 3 months after the Delhi EV Policy was launched, per DDC Vice-Chairperson.

18 Mar, 2021

Mani Bhushan Jha, Bhavay Sharma and Dr. Ajay Singh Nagpure, Let Me Breath

13 Mar, 2021

A week-long pedestrian trial at Sadar Bazar will be conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) between March 20 and March 27 — a release issued by the civic body stated on Saturday

12 Mar, 2021

While some believe that it is important to levy parking fees to encourage public transport, others criticise the GHMC move.

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