The transportation structure in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, is heavily based on IPT operations, with the three-wheelers(auto/e-rickshaws) playing a more significant role in meeting mobility needs in the context of limited options ...
The Hasdeo Arand forest region in Chhattisgarh, India, is one of central India’s most ecologically rich and socio-culturally significant landscapes. Spanning around 2,000 square kilometers, it harbors dense forests, vital ...
Aizawl being the fastest growing city in Mizoram, much of the attention is given to building infrastructure, improving the economy, and modernizing urban spaces. While these changes are important, they can often lead to ...
The Sondwa block, nestled within the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India, presents a critical case study of the multifaceted healthcare challenges confronting predominantly tribal regions. This area is characterized ...
Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the most sacred and historically significant cities in India, attracting millions of tourists and pilgrims annually due to its spiritual and cultural heritage. As a major religious ...
The Wayanad District recently had a tragic landslide that claimed the lives of over 300 people in Chooralmala, Punchirimattam and Mundakkai villages, raising the question of how to address the area's unplanned and unsustainable ...
Urban rivers have historically shaped the spatial, ecological, and socio-cultural identities of cities. However, rapid urbanization, fragmented governance, and weak policy integration have led to their significant degradation. ...
This thesis critically examines the strategic regeneration of disused and deteriorating industrial sites situated along the Hooghly River within the Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA), proposing a comprehensive framework that ...
Tourism has emerged as a dynamic force contributing significantly to socio-economic development globally, particularly in rural and ecologically sensitive areas. In India, tourism plays a vital role in generating employment ...
Last-mile delivery is the most cost-intensive and environmentally harmful segment of the e-commerce supply chain. It faces persistent challenges such as delivery failures, congestion, and high emissions, particularly in ...
Urban centers worldwide face growing transportation challenges driven by rapid urbanization and increasing travel demand, leading to congestion, pollution, and strain on existing infrastructure. Addressing the critical ...
Urban areas are often characterized by a high density of buildings, traffic congestion, and limited green spaces, which can adversely affect the physical and mental well-being of residents. In cities like Hyderabad, the ...
Transportation inequity remains a deeply embedded challenge in urban contexts, particularly for women, whose mobility needs are often marginalized in planning and policy frameworks. This research addresses those gaps by ...
Urban areas are witnessing an unprecedented increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation due to rapid population growth, heightened consumption patterns, and accelerated urbanization. Absent robust planning, this ...
Efficient goods transportation is essential for sustaining economic growth in Mumbai, especially within its congested and spatially complex urban logistics environment. This thesis aims to optimize supply chain management ...
The informal economy in India, especially within the handicraft sector, forms a significant backbone of rural livelihoods. However, despite its cultural and economic value, this sector continues to face systemic neglect ...
This thesis investigates the socio-economic transformations resulting from the development of transit infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on the phenomenon of transit-induced gentrification (TIG). Adopting a ...
Urban mass transit in cities that are expanding rapidly such as Hyderabad comes under mounting pressure from rising private car usage, traffic congestion, and environmental concerns. Park-and-Ride (P&R) facilities are one ...
The Bharathapuzha River, Kerala’s second-longest river, has experienced significant hydrological shifts over recent decades, notably in its baseflow regime. As baseflow represents the groundwater-fed component of streamflow ...
This study examines the phenomenon of vacant houses in urban Kerala, exploring its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. With approximately 11% of houses in Kerala lying vacant, according to 2011 Census data, this ...