This research looks into the cultural background of the Shaliyar community of handloom weavers in Balaramapuram, a small village in Kerala, India. Balaramapuram has a long history of handloom weaving dating back to the ...
Blue Bird lake in Hisar, Haryana, is a man-made lake constructed on flat Alluvial plain (Bhatia, 1983-84) in 1995, which provides social, environmental, economical benefits and is maintained by the Haryana tourism. This ...
Religious tourism, traditionally viewed as a journey aimed at spiritual enlightenment and inner peace, has witnessed a significant surge in participation in India over the past few decades. This increase can be attributed ...
India's rapid urbanization has caused several issues in terms of its development and service provision to the growing population. As the world is moving towards AI-driven technology, there are several attempts which are ...
In India, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are crucial to ensuring the delivery of basic services to the citizens. However, their limited revenue base frequently imposes limitations on their capacity to carry out responsibilities. ...
Traditional cities face numerous challenges, prompting a shift towards smart cities that leverage technology and innovation in the advancement of urban areas. Smart mobility, a key part of this transformation, includes ...
As global temperatures rise, the risks of extreme heat events and chronic heat are
expected to grow. To understand societal vulnerability to extreme heat, a
comprehensive approach is necessary, considering factors like ...
“An advanced city is not one where even the poor use cars, but rather one where even the rich use public transport”, Enrique Penalosa, 2013.
The need for sustainable solutions is of prime importance, as the demand for ...
The global housing affordability crisis presents a complex challenge influenced by
factors such as land prices, supply constraints, and regulatory dynamics. This
study delves into the evolution of Land Supply Models for ...
The phenomenon of studentification, characterized by a significant influx of students transforming urban landscapes, presents a unique set of challenges for city planners. Kota, Rajasthan, serves as a prime example. Once ...
Highways are crucial drivers of India's economy, contributing significantly to GDP and boasting one of the world's largest road networks. The expansion of this infrastructure, notably the National Highway network, has seen ...
As urban areas expand, there is a pressing need to address the positive and negative impacts of this growth. Urbanization brings economic development, improved infrastructure, and enhanced quality of life for many, but it ...
Co-living spaces have become a prominent trend in India, reflecting a change in societal attitudes and housing preferences. The younger generation's shifting lifestyle preferences and urbanization have increased the demand ...
Explosive urban growth and increased urbanization have changed the character of rural areas. Panchayats have been recognized as institutions of social and economic development (Pathak & Deshkar, 2023). 73rd Constitution ...
In the years following India's independence, the country's leaders had a vision of creating modern, forward-looking industrial towns that would showcase India's progress and readiness to take its place on the global stage. ...
A space where urban area meets rural area of its periphery face urbanization pressure and administer spatial, social and economic transformation is termed as rural-urban fringe area. This area might be messy because of ...
Participatory planning is a bottom-up planning approach that employs non-traditional engagement techniques, combines citizen knowledge with professional knowledge, promotes open dialogue, and involves community members ...
Ethnic conflict, regarding land use and land distribution has been a prevailing issue in Manipur since the early 1990’s. Recently there has been a conflict between the Kuki and the Meitei community. Around 90% of the total ...
The land record management system in certain regions faces challenges related to corruption and transparency issues. These difficulties are compounded by intermediaries like brokers who can manipulate data and create ...