Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
31 Jul, 2026

Urban Challenge Fund projects approved by Lok Sabha so far, Pg12

Housing Minister approves 33 Urban Challenge Fund projects, allocating ₹1 lakh crore central assistance to boost critical urban infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India
31 Jul, 2026

Understanding NAKSHA: Why Margao’s New Urban Mapping Pilot Protects Property Owners

Margao launches NAKSHA, a GIS-based urban land mapping pilot, to secure property titles and modernize records, easing citizen anxieties.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPublic Distribution System
27 Jul, 2026

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
26 Jul, 2026

Why are mega data centre projects facing stiff resistance?, Pg11

Citizens in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra fiercely oppose mega data centers, fearing critical water shortages, ecological destruction, and minimal local employment benefits.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorBiotechnology
26 Jul, 2026

Urban food habits rewriting gut microbiome in India, says study, Pg11

New study reveals urban Indian diets are rewriting gut microbiomes, fueling a dramatic surge in diabetes, obesity, and hypertension rates.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
25 Jul, 2026

On guard, Pg6

India's CDSCO approves Qdenga dengue vaccine, first in history, sparking concerns over variable serotype efficacy, high cost, and migrant worker accessibility.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Can time outdoors become part of healthcare?, Pg II

Healthcare systems globally explore 'green' and 'blue' prescriptions, integrating nature-based social prescribing for mental well-being and chronic disease management, complementing conventional care.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

How should cities reclaim footpaths?, Pg10

Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF NATIONAL CLEAN AIR PROGRAMME ON PM2.5 LEVELS

National Clean Air Programme shows significant success, with 65 cities meeting PM2.5 standards and 108 reducing PM10 levels, backed by ₹16,423 crore funding.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
16 Jul, 2026

People losing sleep in big cities due to high night-time temperatures: Study, Pg9

Climate change-induced night temperatures cause significant sleep loss in major Indian cities; Chennai residents lose 93 hours annually, impacting health and productivity.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Jul, 2026

How challenging will Delhi’s ambitious EV transition be?, Pg7

Delhi's 2026 EV Policy mandates 2027-28 electrification for two/three-wheelers, facing a 1200% sales jump and charging infrastructure gaps to curb severe air pollution.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 Jul, 2026

India's biggest parking problem is that it's free, Pg13

India's free parking culture fuels urban conflicts and congestion, demanding urgent policy reforms for sustainable city planning and revenue generation.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 Jul, 2026

Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8

India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Jul, 2026

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
10 Jul, 2026

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
8 Jul, 2026

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Jul, 2026

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

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