Place Keeping in India’s Hill States: Managing ‘Development’ amidst Climate Change
Context Since their conception under the British Raj government, India’s hill stations are regarded as escapist havens, boasting salubrious climates, picturesque landscapes and seclusion from the chaos of the plains. Post independence, most hill stations have continued to grow as tourism hotspots —while simultaneously experiencing increases in size and strain. Under the British Raj, these […]
Development Challenges of Nagpur: What is to be Done to Ensure an Economically Strong, Livable, Inclusive and Resilient City by 2050?
This webinar on Nagpur city is a part of the 4 event webinar series on the Cities of Maharashtra. This webinar is an effort to create an understanding and public awareness on the daunting urban challenge India is facing. Are we ready to absorb 300 million more people in our cities in 25 more years? […]
Stabilised Earth Techniques for a Sustainable Future and Works of the Auroville Earth Institute
Contents of the webinar will be as follows: Paradigm of “Modern architecture” Environmental impact of the building industry Emissions by burning wood and coal for fired bricks in India Are “green buildings” really green? About sustainability Earthen architecture in the world, a millennia old tradition The Auroville Earth Institute (AVEI) Compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) […]
Development Challenges of Pune: What Needs to Happen to Ensure Economically Vibrant, Livable, People Centric, Inclusive and Climate Ready City by 2050?
This webinar on Pune city is a part of the 4 event webinar series on the Cities of Maharashtra. This webinar is an effort to create an understanding and public awareness on the daunting urban challenge India is facing. Are we ready to absorb 300 million more people in our cities in 25 more years? […]
Media and Gujarat’s Urban Challenge
74th Constitutional Amendment and Democratic Decentralization
The 74th Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), thereby institutionalising urban democracy in India. It aimed to facilitate functional devolution, fiscal empowerment, and greater autonomy and accountability in urban governance. This session will briefly review the progress made since the amendment and explore what further steps can be taken to strengthen […]
Provision for Urban Sector in Gujarat Budget (2025–26) and the State’s Urban Challenges
Habitat Forum (INHAF) invites you for a webinar on Provision for the Urban Sector in Gujarat Budget (2025-26) and the State’s Urban Challenge. Join us on 10th May 2025 (Saturday) at 6 PM IST. Gujarat, one of India’s most urbanized states, is home to an urban population of over 34 million—nearly 50% of its total […]
Environmental Challenges and Opportunities of Vadodara Urban Region (Part I)
Habitat Forum (INHAF) and SOCLEEN invite you for a webinar on Environmental Challenges and Opportunities of Vadodara Urban Region (Part I). Join us on 9th May 2025 (Friday) at 6 PM IST. Vadodara, the cultural and education capital of Gujarat is facing number of environmental issues such as fluvial floods, water logging, air pollution, extreme […]
Fulfilling the Promise of India’s First Heritage City: Challenges of Making Ahmedabad Vibrant (Part II)
The Walled City of Ahmedabad was designated a UNESCO World Heritage City on July 8, 2017, making it the first city in India to receive this prestigious recognition. While this designation brought immense pride, it also came with the responsibility of preserving and enhancing the city’s heritage and livability. Now, in 2025, eight years have […]
Fulfilling the Promise of India’s First Heritage City: An Action Agenda (Part I)
The Walled City of Ahmedabad was designated a UNESCO World Heritage City on July 8, 2017, making it the first city in India to receive this prestigious recognition. While this designation brought immense pride, it also came with the responsibility of preserving and enhancing the city’s heritage and livability. Now, in 2025, eight years have […]