Project Description
Citizen engagement to accelerate sustainable urban mobility in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, as a smart city has been equipping itself with a wide range of infrastructure facilities. But, the city can benefit from the progress only if the development is incorporated sustainably. Urban transport is one such aspect that requires a sustainable approach, i.e. accessible, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transportation in the city. In Bengaluru, the experience is opposite to [...]
Facilitating the Development of an EV Ecosystem in Bengaluru
Going Beyond Fossil Fuels The global adoption of EVs (electric vehicles) is gathering momentum quickly. Rising fuel costs, the push for greener initiatives, changing consumer interests, and national regulations and policies have all contributed to the exponential rise of electric vehicles in Bangalore. It has also led many businesses to embrace EVs for their fleets. Known for their high fuel [...]
ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL AND STATE YOUTH POLICY, 2022
Experts around the world are pointing out that this decade is India’s decade. The World Bank report says ‘India will remain one of the fastest growing economies’ despite challenges across the world and is set to become the third largest economy in the world by the end of the decade. One of the factors supporting these predictions is the [...]
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike BBMP Act 2020
The Constitution of India has made detailed provisions for ensuring protection of democracy in Parliament and in State Legislatures. Through the 74th amendment, the urban local bodies have a framework to operate under. This article explores the previous KMC act of 1974 under which BBMP was functioning and the current BBMP Act 2020. But first, let us understand the [...]
A CASE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE INDEX FOR BENGALURU
India’s economic growth story will be written by urban cities. Over 70% of India’s GDP and new jobs are expected to come from cities by 2030. And Bengaluru is at the forefront of this growth. According to Oxford Economics, the city will top Indian cities in terms of GDP in 2035 touching $283 billion by that year. While the [...]
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY Of INDIA: HARD WON BATTLE
November 25th, 1949: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee, presenting the final draft of the Indian Constitution to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of constituent assembly Government of India in 2015 notified that 26th November of every year would be celebrated as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas. The day holds significance since on this date, in 1949, the [...]