IR@SPA Bhopal: Recent submissions

  • Development of sambalpuri handloom weaving cluster 
    Behera, Pritam Kumar (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The economic progress of a country, region, or city is largely influenced by industries, which contribute to shape the society and promoting urbanization and modernization. Among these industries, weaving is considered as ...
  • TP schemes and the periphealization of the SEWS 
    Acharya, Rasika (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Cities have always been the drivers of economy and the magnet of growth and opportunities, attracting a large population. To accommodate this increasing population, cities have expanded by spilling over into its peripheries. ...
  • Feasibility analysis of electric minibus as a last mile connectivity 
    Mitra, Chandreyee (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The Indian government has given a target to achieve 30% of all vehicles to be electric by 2030. The State Transport Undertakings (STUs) of different states are taking steps to electrify their bus fleets. The Bangalore ...
  • Improving the financial health of rural local bodies through spatial planning 
    Goyal, Amisha (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), which introduced Part IX in the Constitution making state legislatures responsible for devolving power, funds, and authority to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local ...
  • Growth dynamics of rapid urbanisation and potential growth nodes in peri urban areas of Surat city 
    Sunilbhai, Sankesara Hinal (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    India is witnessing a rapid urbanisation rate as it increased from 25.72% to 31.1% from 1991 to 2011. (GoI, 2011) The growth rate of statutory towns (53.70%) and census towns (185.90%) in the past decade (2001 – 2011) ...
  • Enhancing the efficiency of public participation in planning for development in rural areas of Puducherry 
    Pavithiran R (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Public participation is a crucial process that involves citizens in decision-making processes aimed at improving or developing their built environment. However, this process faces several challenges, particularly in ...
  • Planning for pilgrim movement 
    Maurya, Nutan (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Urban planning is a method that allows for the management of changes in a spatial context. It involves a holistic approach to planning activities, considering economic, environmental, and social goals. The planning process ...
  • Planning for river sensitive development in cities 
    Kumari, Sneha (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Over the years increased pressure of Urbanization and population growth in cities have adversely affected the river-cities relationships. Cities have been mainly held responsible for the deteriorated states of rivers & ...
  • Innovative finance and development mechnsims for urban rental housing 
    Iqbal, Urooj (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Public policy and discourse on urban housing in India has traditionally focused on ownership housing which alone cannot fill the huge gap for housing in Urban areas. Recognising the need of rental housing, NIUA published ...
  • Recommendations for spatial planning norms of street vending plan 
    Karmakar, Pranay (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The need for inclusion of street vendors in the urban planning process has been acknowledged through the Street Vendor’s Act of 2014, which directs responsibilities to urban local bodies to prepare street vending plans at ...
  • Tea plantations urbanization trade off in land use land cover changes in a city region 
    Biswas, Priyangshhi (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    In 2023, India celebrates the 200 year anniversary of the advent of tea productionin the country. As the world’s second largest tea producing country after China. Comprehensive data on key aspects such as land utilization, ...
  • Assessing the inertia effects in modal shift of commuters to public transport 
    Samridha K (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    A growing proportion of privately owned vehicles in major metropolitanareasaggravate a number of issues, including traffic congestion and pollution. Over thepast years, congestion has not only increased but has become more ...
  • Spatial Analysis for safe independent mobility for children 
    Doddamani, Megharani P (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The overall theme of this thesis revolves around understanding and facilitating safe independent mobility for children. The focus of the study is specifically on safety concerns related to the motorized transportation ...
  • Innovations for sustainable municipal solid waste management in urban areas 
    Neerangat, Akshay (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Developing countries face challenges in managing various types of waste due to the lack of eco-friendly environmental techniques, limited resources, and technical expertise. As a result, treating waste at disposal sites ...
  • Exploring the role of built environment in shaping travel outcome with relation to shopping behaviour 
    Chaudhary, Himani (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Recent researches have revealed that, in addition to travel behavior, people's lifestyles, attitudes, and behavior all play an essential role besides alternative attribute factors and socio-economic factors. The mindsets, ...
  • Redevelopment of a refugee camp 
    Perepi, Abhinaya (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Refugee camps are the settlements formed by the refugees after they flee from their home country to a host country to seek refuge. These can be temporary and permanent based on the reason for their arrival. Around 132 ...
  • Planning interventions in the watershed for the conservation of a lake 
    Maurya, Abhishek (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    In recent years, the degradation of freshwater ecosystems has become a major concern worldwide. Urban water bodies play a vital role in providing ecosystem services to society and nature. However, it is most impacted by ...
  • Planning for healthcare services using geospatial artificial intelligence (geo -ai) in the peri urban areas of Varanasi 
    Gupta, Alok (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The rapidly increasing population in peri-urban areas in India has put tremendous strain on the healthcare system. With limited resources, it has become difficult to provide adequate healthcare services to the people living ...
  • Generation of economic opportunities in Salarpur village, Patna 
    Ranjan, Prabhat (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    This Thesis has aimed to better understand and insight the topic of "Generation of Economic Opportunities in Salarpur village, Patna" is a critical and timely issue as it focuses on the ways in which economic growth and ...
  • Planning for passenger wayside amenities on tourist routes 
    Utpa, Abhinav (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Wayside Amenities or in some countries it is also called as rest side areas, like in case of Japan it is known as MICHI-NO-EKI. These are the infrastructure or development which are established to provide the facility of ...