Bangalore's lifestyle does not fully reflect sustainable development. While the economy is strong due to the IT industry, rapid growth has strained infrastructure and the environment. Issues include inadequate basic services in new areas, failure of positive discrimination systems, lack of women's safety, and overuse of water threatening supplies. Solutions involve increasing government zones to match growth, updating discrimination policies, empowering citizen forums, mandatory rainwater harvesting, improved waste management, and boosting public transit and startups to raise living standards. Overall, balancing social, economic and environmental needs through open dialogue between leaders and citizens is key to achieving sustainable development in Bangalore.
This document provides an overview of rural marketing and communications in India. It discusses the evolution of rural markets and incomes over different time periods from pre-1960 to present day. It also examines the impact of media and technology on rural development, providing examples of how various media platforms like radio, social media, and television campaigns have positively influenced rural communities. Additionally, the document outlines the growing importance and size of rural markets in India as well as strategies that companies are employing to expand into rural areas for success.
The document discusses a proposed project called "YES" that aims to improve living conditions for underprivileged youth involved in informal sectors. It notes problems in India like poverty, hunger and unemployment despite economic growth. The project would work in key unorganized sectors like waste management, education, and healthcare to make services more accessible. It would provide education, training and job opportunities through environmentally sustainable services. Action plans include better communication between government and youth, waste management and recycling initiatives, and sustainable livelihood programs like "green jobs." The goal is to support underprivileged youth through socially and environmentally accountable opportunities.
This document discusses the future of farming in Laos and the aspirations of rural youth. It notes that 60% of the population is under 25 and many rural youth do not want to continue farming. Parents see farming as difficult work with low social status and want their children to have other jobs or education. Studies show most rural youth want non-farming government jobs or paid work rather than returning to family farms. The document considers scenarios where rural villages have aging populations or youth leave for cities, versus opportunities to encourage youth to stay through new rural livelihoods. It advocates for expanding youth options and supporting those who stay or leave through skills training, microenterprises, and initiatives led by rural youth themselves.
This document provides information on various topics related to humanities, including urbanization in India and globally, smart cities, infrastructure development in India focusing on Mumbai, characteristics of ideal open public spaces, patterns of urbanization in India, culture of Mumbai city, public housing and slum development in Mumbai, trends and pace of urbanization in India, and migration. It discusses issues like unemployment, housing, pollution, and lack of infrastructure facing urban areas in India. It also explains concepts like smart cities, types of slums in Mumbai like chawls and definitions of urban area used in India.
Rural and urban India have become more closely linked due to technological advances originating from urban areas. While technology has helped rural areas grow closer economically through improved communication and market access, it has also negatively impacted traditional rural culture by replacing older practices. The relationship between rural and urban India is now one of interdependence, with technology bringing both benefits and drawbacks for rural society.
Akili Preparatory School and Library is located in Obunga slum in Kisumu, Kenya. The report discusses the background of the community, including key assets like location, transportation, and agriculture potential, as well as areas needing improvement such as sanitation, health system, and unemployment. It also describes the Riley Orton Foundation, founded by David Omondi and Erick Otieno to empower women and girls in Obunga through education initiatives like Akili Library and Akili Preparatory School for girls.
This document discusses definitions and objectives of rural development. It defines rural development as a process leading to sustainable improvement in the quality of life of rural people, especially the poor. The main objectives of rural development programs are improving living standards by utilizing natural and human resources, developing agriculture and industries, and building socio-economic infrastructure and community services. Key aspects of rural development include increasing production, providing social and physical infrastructure, and ensuring people's participation.
1. The document discusses various rural and urban development programs in India that aim to alleviate poverty and promote livelihood opportunities. It provides details on 8 key rural development programs including Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, and National Rural Drinking Water Programme. It also outlines 5 major urban development programs such as Smart Cities, Swachh Bharat Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
This document provides an overview of rural marketing and communications in India. It discusses the evolution of rural markets and incomes over different time periods from pre-1960 to present day. It also examines the impact of media and technology on rural development, providing examples of how various media platforms like radio, social media, and television campaigns have positively influenced rural communities. Additionally, the document outlines the growing importance and size of rural markets in India as well as strategies that companies are employing to expand into rural areas for success.
The document discusses a proposed project called "YES" that aims to improve living conditions for underprivileged youth involved in informal sectors. It notes problems in India like poverty, hunger and unemployment despite economic growth. The project would work in key unorganized sectors like waste management, education, and healthcare to make services more accessible. It would provide education, training and job opportunities through environmentally sustainable services. Action plans include better communication between government and youth, waste management and recycling initiatives, and sustainable livelihood programs like "green jobs." The goal is to support underprivileged youth through socially and environmentally accountable opportunities.
This document discusses the future of farming in Laos and the aspirations of rural youth. It notes that 60% of the population is under 25 and many rural youth do not want to continue farming. Parents see farming as difficult work with low social status and want their children to have other jobs or education. Studies show most rural youth want non-farming government jobs or paid work rather than returning to family farms. The document considers scenarios where rural villages have aging populations or youth leave for cities, versus opportunities to encourage youth to stay through new rural livelihoods. It advocates for expanding youth options and supporting those who stay or leave through skills training, microenterprises, and initiatives led by rural youth themselves.
This document provides information on various topics related to humanities, including urbanization in India and globally, smart cities, infrastructure development in India focusing on Mumbai, characteristics of ideal open public spaces, patterns of urbanization in India, culture of Mumbai city, public housing and slum development in Mumbai, trends and pace of urbanization in India, and migration. It discusses issues like unemployment, housing, pollution, and lack of infrastructure facing urban areas in India. It also explains concepts like smart cities, types of slums in Mumbai like chawls and definitions of urban area used in India.
Rural and urban India have become more closely linked due to technological advances originating from urban areas. While technology has helped rural areas grow closer economically through improved communication and market access, it has also negatively impacted traditional rural culture by replacing older practices. The relationship between rural and urban India is now one of interdependence, with technology bringing both benefits and drawbacks for rural society.
Akili Preparatory School and Library is located in Obunga slum in Kisumu, Kenya. The report discusses the background of the community, including key assets like location, transportation, and agriculture potential, as well as areas needing improvement such as sanitation, health system, and unemployment. It also describes the Riley Orton Foundation, founded by David Omondi and Erick Otieno to empower women and girls in Obunga through education initiatives like Akili Library and Akili Preparatory School for girls.
This document discusses definitions and objectives of rural development. It defines rural development as a process leading to sustainable improvement in the quality of life of rural people, especially the poor. The main objectives of rural development programs are improving living standards by utilizing natural and human resources, developing agriculture and industries, and building socio-economic infrastructure and community services. Key aspects of rural development include increasing production, providing social and physical infrastructure, and ensuring people's participation.
1. The document discusses various rural and urban development programs in India that aim to alleviate poverty and promote livelihood opportunities. It provides details on 8 key rural development programs including Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, and National Rural Drinking Water Programme. It also outlines 5 major urban development programs such as Smart Cities, Swachh Bharat Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
The document discusses several challenges facing urban development in India, including lack of empowerment of urban local bodies, outdated city planning, lack of qualified planners, revenue generation issues for municipalities, need for affordable housing and improved health services, water and sanitation problems, traffic issues, environmental concerns, urban crime, poverty, and need for employment. It also outlines steps the government has taken to address these issues, such as the 74th Amendment Act, National Urban Transport Policy, National Urban Renewal Mission, metro projects, monorail projects, the Smart Cities Mission, and other initiatives.
A Slum, for the purpose of Census, has been defined as residential areas where dwellings are unfit for human habitation by reasons of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangements and design of such buildings, narrowness or faulty arrangement of street, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitation facilities or any combination of these factors which are detrimental to the safety and health.
Third World countries are economically underdeveloped nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. They are characterized by poverty, high birth rates, dependence on developed nations, and distorted economies focused on exporting raw materials. Rapid urbanization in these nations has led to the growth of large slums and informal settlements that lack basic infrastructure and employment opportunities, housing a large percentage of urban populations living in poverty.
Role of Community Centres in Slum UpgradationManas Murthy
Katha Khazana, a community center in the Govindpuri slum of Delhi, has made significant contributions to slum upgrading through community development initiatives. It has effectively provided education, empowered women, and addressed social issues. However, its economic development and use of local culture as a catalyst could be strengthened. While cultural activities like annual fairs have been successful, religious festivals and addressing perceptions of the center being unapproachable could further enhance community development outcomes. Overall, the community center has demonstrated the role private organizations can play in slum upgrading through community-focused development, but has more scope to utilize culture.
This document discusses women's safety considerations for smart cities. It outlines 8 key areas that need attention: 1) urban planning and design of public spaces, 2) provision and management of urban infrastructure, 3) public transport, 4) policing, 5) legislation, justice and victim support, 6) education, 7) information technology, and 8) public awareness. Each area is discussed in 1-2 paragraphs on how to make them more gender sensitive and improve women's safety. The document emphasizes that a holistic approach is needed that addresses both infrastructure improvements and changing social norms.
Urban governance in mulund research methodologyDrishti Rai
The document is a study on urban governance in Mumbai that includes an introduction and review of literature on the topic. The introduction discusses the importance of infrastructure for citizens in Mumbai and issues with the Municipal Corporation's management of infrastructure projects. It notes that while the Municipal Corporation undertakes initiatives, corruption leads to failed or deteriorated infrastructure. The review of literature summarizes several sources that discuss issues with urban governance in Mumbai like affordable housing, management of infrastructure demands, and analysis of governance in Mumbai's wastewater and sanitation sector. The objective of the study is to understand citizen views on the Municipal Corporation's work and gather suggestions.
Project Potential - Mission One Lakh FellowshipZubin Sharma
Our vision is to develop ONE LAKH Village Visionary social leaders across rural India. We do it via a one year fellowship that consists of study, action, and reflection. After the one year fellowship, Visionaries go on to do transformative education, health, and livelihoods work.
The document discusses urbanization trends in India and concepts related to city planning. It notes that cities are growing rapidly and expanding into surrounding rural areas. Regional planning is becoming more important, with the metropolitan region defined as the city and surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Peripheral regions beyond metropolitan regions are also influenced by cities through economic and social ties. Small towns play an important role as service centers for rural hinterlands, and future planning needs to consider the relationships between cities and the regions and hinterlands they serve.
The document discusses solutions to improve Indian cities. It identifies issues with the Indian economy, citizens' attitudes, poor space management, and poor administration as problems facing Indian cities. Solutions proposed include improving economy management by increasing skilled labor and retrieving black money, enforcing rules to change citizens' attitudes, implementing flat housing and leasing land to better manage space, and improving public facilities, encouraging youth in government, and increasing oversight to address poor administration. The solutions aim to develop well-managed cities, efficient economies, responsible citizens and administration, maximize available space, and utilize existing resources efficiently. Precautions like not creating political issues and ensuring basic needs are addressed during implementation are also discussed.
This document discusses social inclusion of rural Dalit women in India. It argues that economic well-being is a prerequisite for social inclusion. Currently, rural Dalit women have very low rates of self-employment and economic independence due to caste bias, lack of access to resources, and gender bias. Case studies show that Dalit communities with more access to land and jobs experience greater social inclusion and participation in community life. The document concludes that true social inclusion of rural Dalit women will remain elusive until they can attain economic well-being and control over productive resources.
This document discusses rural development in the Philippines. It defines rural areas as small-scale, remote places. Rural development has both social and economic aspects. Socially, it aims to improve well-being and help people move toward self-sufficiency. Economically, it leads to more productive resource use and opportunities for producers and consumers. Key socioeconomic problems in rural areas include low income, unemployment, labor surplus, low productivity, depopulation and aging. Solutions proposed include creating more jobs, extra income opportunities, modernizing technology and upgrading worker skills.
The document discusses the state of urban services in Indian cities. It notes that service delivery is poorer than desirable given India's economic growth. It outlines various committees that have established service standards over time for water, sewerage, drainage, roads and lighting. The current benchmarks by the Ministry of Urban Development are meant to shift the focus from infrastructure creation to actual service delivery. However, the state of services like water supply, sewerage, sanitation and solid waste management remains poor in most Indian cities, with deficiencies in coverage, quality and proper disposal.
This document provides information about Shelter Don Bosco, an NGO that works with street children in Mumbai. It discusses the various projects undertaken by Shelter Don Bosco to empower street children, such as providing education, skills training, and rehabilitation. It also examines how Shelter Don Bosco can seek funding from corporate organizations under India's Companies Act 2013, which mandates that companies spend 2% of their profits on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The objective is to identify Shelter Don Bosco projects that require funding and determine what types of companies would be eligible to fund their CSR activities.
This document discusses social entrepreneurship in India, particularly in the context of microfinance. It begins by defining social entrepreneurship and how social entrepreneurs differ from NGOs in aiming to create broad, long-term social change. It then profiles some prominent Indian social entrepreneurs working in various social sectors. The document also discusses the motivation for social entrepreneurship in India, citing examples like providing low-cost healthcare and energy access. However, it notes social entrepreneurs face challenges in India like a lack of clear metrics for success and unstandardized government processes for social enterprises. The document concludes by framing social entrepreneurship in the context of microfinance in India.
This document discusses human capital and its importance for rural development. It defines human capital as investments in education, training, and health that increase people's productivity. Studies show education increases incomes. For developing countries with large rural populations, transforming people into human capital through education, health, and values can help address lack of tangible capital. Rural development aims to improve quality of life and economies in isolated areas, and is characterized by locally-led strategies and programs from groups like Aga Khan Foundation, CTA, and USDA Rural Development.
The growth of the services industry in India can be attributed to several key environmental factors and socio-economic changes. Rising incomes, increasing numbers of working women, urbanization, and economic liberalization have all contributed to growing demand for various services. Additionally, the development of industries like IT and wellness have created entirely new service sectors. Changes in family structures, consumer attitudes, and greater competition following economic reforms have also driven the expansion of the services economy.
Ensuring World Class Civic Amenities in Urban India discusses challenges facing India's major cities like housing shortages, waste disposal, and power issues due to rapid urbanization. It proposes solutions like building high-rise housing, organizing waste pickers, and establishing public transport systems. However, challenges remain on implementation due to lack of coordination, funding, and long-term planning. The solution proposes establishing a pooled financing entity and improving human resources to better coordinate and fund solutions to ensure civic amenities in urban India.
This document provides an overview of housing and housing issues in the Indian context. It discusses key topics like the importance of housing, definitions related to housing, the magnitude of India's housing problem both quantitatively and qualitatively, factors affecting housing demand and supply, the relationship between housing and neighborhood/city planning, and India's national housing policy and role of housing agencies. The housing shortage in India is estimated to be around 31 million units as of 2001, with both rural and urban areas facing deficits. Affordability, access to basic amenities, and lack of quality construction are some of the major qualitative issues.
The document outlines a plan by the organization "Anti Youth Unemployment" to address youth unemployment in Cambodia through providing student loans to develop practical skills and a recruitment service to help graduates find jobs, with the goals of increasing school enrollment, skills training, and employment while decreasing poverty and unemployment rates among youth.
Presentation tries to look at the villages in the Indian Context in terms of their strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and tries to define concepts to make them more productive , liveable and sustainable
Rockefeller foundation rock talk -Jaipur peer review presentationAshish Tandon
Presentation to senior officials from Government, Media, social group and non profits on the proposed strategy and solution to augment the successful "Amritam Jalam" ( Pristine water).
The peer group were to discuss the proposed solution, ideate on the best aspects of the solution, and provide a critique on the practical application of the solution within the framework of existing processes and business models.
The core of the solution was built around GramVaani technologies, MobileVaani platform that would provide the much needed feedback mechanism to all stakeholders and leverage the existing program to a different level with least requirement of resources- both men and material.
The review session was sponsored by the Rockefeller foundation, the Media Action Group (Rajasthan Patrika) and attended by government functionaries and civil servants, both retired and serving.
The document discusses several challenges facing urban development in India, including lack of empowerment of urban local bodies, outdated city planning, lack of qualified planners, revenue generation issues for municipalities, need for affordable housing and improved health services, water and sanitation problems, traffic issues, environmental concerns, urban crime, poverty, and need for employment. It also outlines steps the government has taken to address these issues, such as the 74th Amendment Act, National Urban Transport Policy, National Urban Renewal Mission, metro projects, monorail projects, the Smart Cities Mission, and other initiatives.
A Slum, for the purpose of Census, has been defined as residential areas where dwellings are unfit for human habitation by reasons of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangements and design of such buildings, narrowness or faulty arrangement of street, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitation facilities or any combination of these factors which are detrimental to the safety and health.
Third World countries are economically underdeveloped nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. They are characterized by poverty, high birth rates, dependence on developed nations, and distorted economies focused on exporting raw materials. Rapid urbanization in these nations has led to the growth of large slums and informal settlements that lack basic infrastructure and employment opportunities, housing a large percentage of urban populations living in poverty.
Role of Community Centres in Slum UpgradationManas Murthy
Katha Khazana, a community center in the Govindpuri slum of Delhi, has made significant contributions to slum upgrading through community development initiatives. It has effectively provided education, empowered women, and addressed social issues. However, its economic development and use of local culture as a catalyst could be strengthened. While cultural activities like annual fairs have been successful, religious festivals and addressing perceptions of the center being unapproachable could further enhance community development outcomes. Overall, the community center has demonstrated the role private organizations can play in slum upgrading through community-focused development, but has more scope to utilize culture.
This document discusses women's safety considerations for smart cities. It outlines 8 key areas that need attention: 1) urban planning and design of public spaces, 2) provision and management of urban infrastructure, 3) public transport, 4) policing, 5) legislation, justice and victim support, 6) education, 7) information technology, and 8) public awareness. Each area is discussed in 1-2 paragraphs on how to make them more gender sensitive and improve women's safety. The document emphasizes that a holistic approach is needed that addresses both infrastructure improvements and changing social norms.
Urban governance in mulund research methodologyDrishti Rai
The document is a study on urban governance in Mumbai that includes an introduction and review of literature on the topic. The introduction discusses the importance of infrastructure for citizens in Mumbai and issues with the Municipal Corporation's management of infrastructure projects. It notes that while the Municipal Corporation undertakes initiatives, corruption leads to failed or deteriorated infrastructure. The review of literature summarizes several sources that discuss issues with urban governance in Mumbai like affordable housing, management of infrastructure demands, and analysis of governance in Mumbai's wastewater and sanitation sector. The objective of the study is to understand citizen views on the Municipal Corporation's work and gather suggestions.
Project Potential - Mission One Lakh FellowshipZubin Sharma
Our vision is to develop ONE LAKH Village Visionary social leaders across rural India. We do it via a one year fellowship that consists of study, action, and reflection. After the one year fellowship, Visionaries go on to do transformative education, health, and livelihoods work.
The document discusses urbanization trends in India and concepts related to city planning. It notes that cities are growing rapidly and expanding into surrounding rural areas. Regional planning is becoming more important, with the metropolitan region defined as the city and surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Peripheral regions beyond metropolitan regions are also influenced by cities through economic and social ties. Small towns play an important role as service centers for rural hinterlands, and future planning needs to consider the relationships between cities and the regions and hinterlands they serve.
The document discusses solutions to improve Indian cities. It identifies issues with the Indian economy, citizens' attitudes, poor space management, and poor administration as problems facing Indian cities. Solutions proposed include improving economy management by increasing skilled labor and retrieving black money, enforcing rules to change citizens' attitudes, implementing flat housing and leasing land to better manage space, and improving public facilities, encouraging youth in government, and increasing oversight to address poor administration. The solutions aim to develop well-managed cities, efficient economies, responsible citizens and administration, maximize available space, and utilize existing resources efficiently. Precautions like not creating political issues and ensuring basic needs are addressed during implementation are also discussed.
This document discusses social inclusion of rural Dalit women in India. It argues that economic well-being is a prerequisite for social inclusion. Currently, rural Dalit women have very low rates of self-employment and economic independence due to caste bias, lack of access to resources, and gender bias. Case studies show that Dalit communities with more access to land and jobs experience greater social inclusion and participation in community life. The document concludes that true social inclusion of rural Dalit women will remain elusive until they can attain economic well-being and control over productive resources.
This document discusses rural development in the Philippines. It defines rural areas as small-scale, remote places. Rural development has both social and economic aspects. Socially, it aims to improve well-being and help people move toward self-sufficiency. Economically, it leads to more productive resource use and opportunities for producers and consumers. Key socioeconomic problems in rural areas include low income, unemployment, labor surplus, low productivity, depopulation and aging. Solutions proposed include creating more jobs, extra income opportunities, modernizing technology and upgrading worker skills.
The document discusses the state of urban services in Indian cities. It notes that service delivery is poorer than desirable given India's economic growth. It outlines various committees that have established service standards over time for water, sewerage, drainage, roads and lighting. The current benchmarks by the Ministry of Urban Development are meant to shift the focus from infrastructure creation to actual service delivery. However, the state of services like water supply, sewerage, sanitation and solid waste management remains poor in most Indian cities, with deficiencies in coverage, quality and proper disposal.
This document provides information about Shelter Don Bosco, an NGO that works with street children in Mumbai. It discusses the various projects undertaken by Shelter Don Bosco to empower street children, such as providing education, skills training, and rehabilitation. It also examines how Shelter Don Bosco can seek funding from corporate organizations under India's Companies Act 2013, which mandates that companies spend 2% of their profits on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The objective is to identify Shelter Don Bosco projects that require funding and determine what types of companies would be eligible to fund their CSR activities.
This document discusses social entrepreneurship in India, particularly in the context of microfinance. It begins by defining social entrepreneurship and how social entrepreneurs differ from NGOs in aiming to create broad, long-term social change. It then profiles some prominent Indian social entrepreneurs working in various social sectors. The document also discusses the motivation for social entrepreneurship in India, citing examples like providing low-cost healthcare and energy access. However, it notes social entrepreneurs face challenges in India like a lack of clear metrics for success and unstandardized government processes for social enterprises. The document concludes by framing social entrepreneurship in the context of microfinance in India.
This document discusses human capital and its importance for rural development. It defines human capital as investments in education, training, and health that increase people's productivity. Studies show education increases incomes. For developing countries with large rural populations, transforming people into human capital through education, health, and values can help address lack of tangible capital. Rural development aims to improve quality of life and economies in isolated areas, and is characterized by locally-led strategies and programs from groups like Aga Khan Foundation, CTA, and USDA Rural Development.
The growth of the services industry in India can be attributed to several key environmental factors and socio-economic changes. Rising incomes, increasing numbers of working women, urbanization, and economic liberalization have all contributed to growing demand for various services. Additionally, the development of industries like IT and wellness have created entirely new service sectors. Changes in family structures, consumer attitudes, and greater competition following economic reforms have also driven the expansion of the services economy.
Ensuring World Class Civic Amenities in Urban India discusses challenges facing India's major cities like housing shortages, waste disposal, and power issues due to rapid urbanization. It proposes solutions like building high-rise housing, organizing waste pickers, and establishing public transport systems. However, challenges remain on implementation due to lack of coordination, funding, and long-term planning. The solution proposes establishing a pooled financing entity and improving human resources to better coordinate and fund solutions to ensure civic amenities in urban India.
This document provides an overview of housing and housing issues in the Indian context. It discusses key topics like the importance of housing, definitions related to housing, the magnitude of India's housing problem both quantitatively and qualitatively, factors affecting housing demand and supply, the relationship between housing and neighborhood/city planning, and India's national housing policy and role of housing agencies. The housing shortage in India is estimated to be around 31 million units as of 2001, with both rural and urban areas facing deficits. Affordability, access to basic amenities, and lack of quality construction are some of the major qualitative issues.
The document outlines a plan by the organization "Anti Youth Unemployment" to address youth unemployment in Cambodia through providing student loans to develop practical skills and a recruitment service to help graduates find jobs, with the goals of increasing school enrollment, skills training, and employment while decreasing poverty and unemployment rates among youth.
Presentation tries to look at the villages in the Indian Context in terms of their strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and tries to define concepts to make them more productive , liveable and sustainable
Rockefeller foundation rock talk -Jaipur peer review presentationAshish Tandon
Presentation to senior officials from Government, Media, social group and non profits on the proposed strategy and solution to augment the successful "Amritam Jalam" ( Pristine water).
The peer group were to discuss the proposed solution, ideate on the best aspects of the solution, and provide a critique on the practical application of the solution within the framework of existing processes and business models.
The core of the solution was built around GramVaani technologies, MobileVaani platform that would provide the much needed feedback mechanism to all stakeholders and leverage the existing program to a different level with least requirement of resources- both men and material.
The review session was sponsored by the Rockefeller foundation, the Media Action Group (Rajasthan Patrika) and attended by government functionaries and civil servants, both retired and serving.
There are several issues regarding town planning in India. The major issues include a lack of adequate housing, safe drinking water, and sanitation facilities. Many urban areas have poor infrastructure for these essential needs. Additionally, there are not enough healthcare facilities or schools, and poverty and pollution are widespread problems. Improper disposal of garbage and untreated sewage are also significant issues affecting public health in most Indian cities. Overall, rapid urbanization has outpaced planning, resulting in unorganized growth and a lack of basic amenities for much of the urban population.
The document discusses ensuring world-class civic amenities in urban India. It notes that India's urban population is growing rapidly and will account for 50% of the total population by 2025. However, current civic infrastructure is inadequate, with most cities lacking proper sanitation, roads, transportation and other amenities. Providing housing, water, transportation and managing waste are some of the major challenges faced. A strong, well-managed infrastructure is needed to support this urban growth and ensure access to basic services and amenities.
The document discusses ensuring world-class civic amenities in urban India. It notes that India's urban population is growing rapidly and will account for 50% of the total population by 2025. However, current civic infrastructure is inadequate, with many cities lacking basic services like sanitation, roads, and public transportation. Providing housing, water, transportation, waste disposal and other amenities to growing urban populations is challenging due to barriers like lack of funding and policy support. The document argues that developing strong, well-managed infrastructure is essential to meet these challenges and ensure high quality civic services and living standards in India's future cities.
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The document discusses sustainable development in Bangalore, India. It outlines factors that have contributed to Bangalore's economic growth, such as IT, biotechnology, and entrepreneurship. It also lists specific initiatives Bangalore has taken to promote sustainability, such as reviving lakes, rainwater harvesting, solar power incentives, and waste segregation. However, it notes Bangalore still faces problems of water shortage, potholes, and waste management. It argues more needs to be done to switch to renewable energy and implement eco-friendly waste disposal through campaigns and segregation.
Effect of Poor Infrastructure and Lack of Framework towards Industrial Growth...ijtsrd
India require professional who can manage water resources, though rapid urbanization is training place in India, which is being in an unplanned way which has failed to provide basic infrastructure for the growing population, with rapid migration and rise of poverty in the region, we are also facing tremendous water crisis. Half of the population don't have access to drinking water they are dependent on water tanks, only 33 have access to piped water, half of the cities groundwater has vanished, the government have introduced so many schemes but the situation has struck to 33 waste water treatment, cities lakes and rivers have become a dumbing ground for the disposal of domestic and industrial waste. Today, individual states have introduced sewage treatment plant and innovative technology to tackle water waste. Smart living, smart farming and green technology is being adopted by the country to tackle climate change water crisis and treat waste water so that in future we can supply water to the growing demand and rise in population, where by 2050, India will emerge as a country with the largest population. Dr. Sumanta Bhattacharya | Debashis Sen | Bhavneet Kaur Sachdev "Effect of Poor Infrastructure and Lack of Framework towards Industrial Growth and Its Contribution to Water Crisis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46470.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/46470/effect-of-poor-infrastructure-and-lack-of-framework-towards-industrial-growth-and-its-contribution-to-water-crisis/dr-sumanta-bhattacharya
The document discusses ensuring world-class civic amenities in urban India. It covers several topics:
1) Traditional roles of municipal bodies in providing basic services like water, sanitation, and waste management. Additional regulatory functions are also discussed.
2) Issues around education, healthcare, malnutrition, and corruption that negatively impact inclusive growth in India.
3) Opportunities for India's urbanization by 2030, including population growth, economic growth, and infrastructure needs.
4) Specific recommendations around improving water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, and developing education frameworks.
The document discusses ensuring world-class civic amenities in urban India through inclusive growth. It notes that traditional municipal bodies have focused on basic services like water, sanitation, roads, and waste management. However, some amenities are often neglected due to issues like lack of education, healthcare access, malnutrition, corruption and flaws in public service systems. Improving education, healthcare infrastructure, and addressing corruption could help reduce inequalities. Urban development must also ensure sufficient housing, transportation, and employment opportunities as India's urban population grows dramatically in the coming decades.
This document discusses urban bias and its role as a major impediment to rural development in developing nations. Urban bias refers to policies that disproportionately favor urban areas over rural areas, such as investment, tax, and pricing policies influenced by urban elites. This skewed allocation of resources stunts rural development and perpetuates disparities. While other factors like unemployment, low incomes, and sociocultural traditions also impact rural development, the document argues that urban bias is a primary cause of underdevelopment in rural areas due to discriminatory policies that promote urban growth at the expense of rural regions.
The document proposes reforms to improve urban governance and living conditions in Indian cities. It suggests establishing three councils - Public Inspection, Human Resource Development, and Coordination - to decentralize power and make local governments more transparent and responsive. Other recommendations include screening political candidates, state-funded elections, congestion charges to reduce traffic, "proxy roads" that incorporate utilities and drainage, block schools to improve education, and sponsored housing complexes to resettle slum residents. The goal is to develop world-class cities through political reform, infrastructure improvements, access to services, and empowering local communities.
1) The Bala Janaagraha program by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy provides civic education to school children to encourage active citizenship. It involves classroom lessons, a hands-on civic project addressing an issue in their community, and a civic fest competition.
2) Students conduct surveys and analyze issues related to a road in their area, provide a quality score, and propose solutions. They present their findings to local leaders to encourage action.
3) The program aims to develop civic awareness and responsibility in over 25,000 students across India. It fosters creative, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Student projects have addressed issues like road infrastructure and generated innovative solutions.
Urban governance in vidyavihar research methodologyDrishti Rai
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The document provides information on a survey conducted with 10 residents of Central Railway Quarters in Vidyavihar, Mumbai to understand their perspectives on urban governance and initiatives by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
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Sustainable development IE Application 2015
1. Question: Do you think that the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your town or city
reflects behaviour that is in line with the concept of sustainable development?
In your opinion, what should be improved?
Ajay Kumar
Applicant for the MRCB Course
IE University Spain
2. Sustainable Development - a brief introduction
The Brundtland Commission, in 1987, coined the term ‘Sustainable Development’
and defined it as:
”Development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Since the coining of the term, it has been generally accepted by everyone involved,
that meeting the needs of the future depends on how well we balance the Social,
Economic and Environmental needs while making present day decisions.
A closer look at the definition of Sustainable Development invariably throws a lot of
conflict that society as a whole will face on a day to day basis, that most often than
not, people struggle to overcome.
3. Sustainable Development - a brief introduction
To further explain the term, I would like to illustrate with a simple example. Lets
assume that a region is in a dire need of water which is its current and most
pressing issue. To resolve it, the people of the region decide to build a dam at a
close-by water source to ensure there is a reserve to fall back on. Though this
resolves their current and near future need, they probably don't realise the long
term problems this would create in the environment - issues ranging from
sediments being held back, that would have naturally replenished downstream
ecosystems to soil erosion and reducing oxygen levels denying an ecosystem
to flourish.
For a region or a city to maintain the concept of sustainable development, there
would arise a need of a trade off, and this needs to be made keeping in mind
the long term future of society as a whole.
5. Bangalore an overview
• Capital of the state, Karnataka.
• Known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ as its the nation’s leading Information
Technology exporter and the birth place of some of India’s top IT and e-commerce
companies.
• GDP - $83 Billion.
• Population : 10 million (a staggering 45% increase in the last decade)
• City Area : 741 km sq.
• Population Density : 13000 per sq. km.
• 3rd largest metropolitan city in India.
6. Bangalore an overview
Since Social, Environmental and Economic needs are the corner stones for Sustainable
Development, I will attempt to touch on these issues and their probable solutions for the city of
Bangalore.
I believe that for a prosperous society, it is important to have a marriage of government bodies (in
setting guidelines, carrying required actions and being open to changes) and a socially and culturally
responsible audience, in this case its citizens, as in the end, a person always needs to be proud from
where he or she comes from and the onus of upholding that city’s standards falls upon them.
7. Issues related to Social Sustainability
Social Identity
Women’s Safety
Positive
Discrimination
Haphazard Growth
8. Issues related to Social Sustainability
• Major Service Gaps while expanding the city : Bangalore’s ‘fame’ as the Silicon Valley of India happened
largely due to a host of Government SOPS, tax breaks and a large talent pool of workers that were cheap to hire,
along with the city’s metropolitan outlook . Infrastructure-wise, the city was never prepared for the load, under
which it is currently wilting. There were hastily drawn plans to increase the area that came under the local city
authorities (in this case BBMP, the body set in place for Bangalore’s civic and infrastructural concerns), without
taking stock if the city could provide basic sanitation, garbage disposal, fire & water supply to these new areas.
Recognised Hospitals, Schools and Entertainment centres were still concentrated around the erstwhile Central
Business Districts of the city. Public transportation, though one of the best in the country, was found wanting as most
of the bus terminals required people to use their private vehicles to travel to these terminals (busses are currently the
only means of a mass transit system in Bangalore).
9. Issues related to Social Sustainability
• Failure of Positive Discrimination: A largely discussed issue in the city and the country is the
disparity between the haves and the have-nots and India’s still persisting caste system. As per official
records, nearly 1/6th of the citizens are that of the marginalised population.
Though it was great foresight to have a system which ensures that society’s backward classes are not
being ignored, in the current scenario, the practice of positive discrimination by the government partly
fails, since the boundaries within the caste system have been blurred during the past few years. In the
current set-up, there are many from the ‘marginalised population’ that are wealthier and more educated
than the so called ‘forward castes’ but still benefiting from positive discrimination.
10. Issues related to Social Sustainability
• A middle class without a sense of a Social Identity: Bangalore was one of the first cities to reap the
benefits of the IT revolution in the country, one of them being a high disposable income. Students as
young as 17 years and still in college started earning high salaries by working in one of the many call
centres in the city.
In a majority of middle class families in India, the parents control to a large extent how their children
interact with their personal finances, right until their early 20’s. Since most of the spending is monitored
and rationed, the youngsters eventually realise the value of money and the social dogmas that come
along with it.
In this case, the IT revolution gave a sense of financial freedom to most of the teenagers at a very
early stage. This led to uneven and unwarranted spending patterns, typified by drug use, heavy drinking
and no interest in taking part or recognising social norms, activities and values.
11. Issues related to Social Sustainability
• Lack of women’s security and a skewed workforce: Though this is an issue which is currently
plaguing the whole of India, I find it necessary that being a leading metropolitan city and a major
contributor to the country’s GDP, Bangalore should be an example of how to integrate a safe and
healthy society that respects women.
In a recently conducted poll in India, though the literacy and mobility rate for women had increased in
Bangalore, the number of women actually joining the workforce had decreased. As of present, only
20.4% of Bangalore’s workforce is made up of women. This is largely due to an outdated social and
cultural outlook from families that maintain that women should only be homemakers.
This, coupled with the chauvinistic outlook of society and the complete lack of respect for women,
makes it very difficult for women to feel safe in public spaces and makes it doubly difficult for them to
make a positive impact on society and the economy.
12. Social Sustainability : Solutions to the issues
• Increase the number of zones under the BBMP: Currently, the civic body is decentralised and
broken into 8 zones for better governance. While this is a good start, it is insufficient to deal with the
rapid increase in the city’s growth (area wise) and its population. The government needs to certainly
focus on this issue as the city’s primary concern is the lack of infrastructure and basic amenities for its
citizens.
• The last time anyone made significant contributions to the Positive Discrimination Bill was when the
country’s forefathers were drafting the Constitution in 1949. It is well documented that this needs to be
revisited and amended, keeping current scenarios in mind.
• It is important to include more citizen forums to have open discussions with the government bodies
for a more informed and a wider based approach to resolving issues such as women’s safety and the
over all betterment of society. Most of the issues mentioned in the previous slides are more of a
grassroots level issue - be it women’s development and security, the development of a social identity
for the youngsters or infrastructure issues. Constant dialog must take place between industry leaders,
citizen forums and the civic authorities to over come issues.
13. Issues related to Environmental Sustainability
Water Issues Urbanisation
Garbage Disposal
14. Issues related to Environmental Sustainability
• Water issues: Bangalore is a land locked city, and heavily depends on the monsoons for
its supply of drinking water. The city gets water from three sources, the major source
among them is the Kaveri River, situated about 120 kms away from the city. Everyday
around 810 MLD (Million Litres per Day) of this water is channeled to Bangalore. This
journey of water alone costs nearly $10 billion . The other two sources for water are from a
man made Tank and Underground Water Resources. Around 120 MLD from the Tank and
50 MLD from underground water resource is used up by Bangalore everyday. According to
a study, the demand supply gap is met by groundwater exploitation. It is estimated that 40
per cent of the population of Bangalore is dependent on groundwater - a resource which is
fast depleting due to unregulated use of groundwater and the boom in real estate in the
city.
15. Issues related to Environmental Sustainability
• Air pollution and unscientific waste disposal: Bangalore generates about 3000 tons of solid waste
but only one third is collected and brought to composting units. The rest is dumped in open spaces, on
roadsides or even in stormwater drains. This practice naturally leads to flooding, generally during the
monsoon season. Besides, a fully functional sewage system is yet to be provided by the city
authorities.
It is estimated that there are more than 50 lakh (5 million) automobiles and two wheelers in the city,
making Bangalore the 4th highest city with vehicular density to area ratio in India. The amount of
suspended particle matter, nitrous oxide and other poisonous gasses emitted due to this is one of the
highest in the country.
16. Issues related to Environmental Sustainability
• Urbanisation: Bangalore was a self sustaining city in the 1950-60’s, especially when it came to issues
with water. The city once boasted of more than 900 lakes, but now that number has dwindled to
around 180. Many of the lakes in the city have 'disappeared' along with their water-spreads due to
rapid and unbridled urbanisation. A study, published by city-based Institute for Social and Economic
Change (ISEC), points out that reclamation of lakes for various developmental activities has resulted
in the loss of inter-connectivity in Bangalore district, leading to higher instances of floods even during
normal rainfall.
Many lakes were encroached for illegal buildings (54%). Field surveys (during July-August 2007) show
that nearly 66% of lakes were sewage fed, 14% surrounded by slums and 72% showed loss of
catchment area. Lake catchments were used as dumping yards for either municipal solid waste or
building debris.
17. Environmental Sustainability : Solutions to the issues
• Rain water harvesting should be made compulsory for all buildings in the city (this has recently been
implemented after multiple rounds of discussions with civic authorities) and monitoring/rationing the use of
groundwater in areas should be done. Illegal private water tankers that get water from areas that have a better
groundwater level for distribution around the city is a common sight - this should be monitored and be brought
under a civic body, instead of letting a few individuals decide on the fate of a precious natural resource.
• While carpooling could be an effective arrangement, there is a dire need for an effective mass transit system in
Bangalore. Unlike the other metropolitan cities in India, Bangalore is the only city that has such a high population
and no metro rail service. Introduction of a fully functional intra-city rail service would certainly reduce the
pollution and congestion levels in the city.
• Introduction of effective and modern methods of waste disposal such as energy recovery (generating heat and
electricity from non recyclable waste materials) and biological reprocessing (composting) would help resolve this
city’s garbage issue, while also providing clean energy for future use. Citizens should also be made aware of
waste management and segregation to help the authorities in speeding the process
19. Economic Sustainability
• To be economically sustainable, a unit, or in this case a city should ensure that its population
is above the poverty threshold. The percentage of people living below the poverty threshold
in the state is 23.8% (this percentage is significantly lower when compared to the national
percentage), a 9% decrease in the past 5 years. At 19%, Bangalore’s percentage is even
lower and seems to be getting better. (a rate below 5% is seen as acceptable).
A solution to reducing the rate of unemployment and increasing the standard of living would
be to create more jobs. A tried and tested method in Bangalore would be by encouraging start-ups
and entrepreneurs. Bangalore provides the right environment for such opportunities as
showcased by a host of successful companies in various industries - the big guns being
Infosys, Wipro, Flipkart, Myntra and Biocon who are all home grown and industry leaders in
the India.
20. Conclusion
In conclusion, Sustainable Development for any country is tough, and infinitely so for a
country that is still developing as there would be a lot of trade off’s that it should be
willing to achieve. There are bound to be moral and ethical dilemma’s along with a lot of
tough stands that the governments and its people should be willing to take. In the long
run, given that we get enough help from the developed nations, I do believe that we
should be able to achieve Sustainable Development.