Articles for Cities & Local Government

From 'poor' to 'very poor', Delhi chokes as air quality falls

System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has recorded Delhi's air quality as "very poor" as the level of particulate matters spiked across the city

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Nashik civic body launches smart city awareness drive

The drive aims at seeking people's suggestions and solutions on improving water supply, cleanliness, garbage disposal and overall administration

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No extension beyond Dec 15 Smart City plan deadline: MoUD

This was clarified by the MoUD at a meeting with state Urban Development Secretaries and Municipal Commissioners of nominated cities from nine states

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19 Maharashtra cities become free of open defecation

The Government of Maharashtra has set a target to achieve a complete open defecation-free status by 2018

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Haryana govt gives sanction to 32,115 beneficiaries under IHL

A sum of Rs 23.41 crore has been released to various Urban Local Bodies under the Swachh Bharat Mission for the construction of Individual Household Latrine (IHL)

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Needed: A New Approach to City Planning In India

The human dimension, linked with culture and heritage is more important than built environment, as is giving an identity to the city under the Smart Cities Mission

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Ambition versus Achievement

Can India implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary urban development programmes? The answer lies in building capacities

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Civic bodies to build more public toilets in Delhi

The three municipal corporations, NDMC, EDMC & SDMC, presently operate and maintain 788 community toilet complexes and 1,931 urinal blocks in different parts of the city

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