Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
7 Apr, 2026

What TB reveals about India’s urban health system, Pg9

Tuberculosis in India exposes urban health system flaws, impacting vulnerable populations due to poverty and fragile infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Mar, 2026

Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study, Pg2

Study reveals jungle cats thrive outside protected areas, highlighting the importance of agro-pastoral landscapes for conservation and estimating 3 lakh population.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Mar, 2026

Delhi joins Mumbai in two-airport club: Here's what is different, though, Pg8

Delhi-NCR joins Mumbai with dual airports as Noida International Airport (NIA) inaugurates, poised to reshape India's aviation landscape.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Mar, 2026

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

Noida Airport emerges as vital necessity due to IGIA saturation, poised to handle spillover traffic and boost regional connectivity.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Mar, 2026

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
28 Mar, 2026

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Mar, 2026

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Mar, 2026

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Mar, 2026

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 Mar, 2026

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
9 Mar, 2026

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Mar, 2026

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
28 Feb, 2026

As urbanisation grows, 16th FC provides a boost, Pg4

16th Finance Commission boosts urban local bodies with increased grants amid rising urbanization, addressing financial gaps in urban governance.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models
27 Feb, 2026

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
25 Feb, 2026

Attracting talent positioned abroad, Pg7

US H-1B visa changes prompt India to lure back talent through policy reforms and investment in R&D and infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Feb, 2026

Prime Minister launches full Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Pg11

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Delhi-NCR region, boosting economic activity.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Feb, 2026

Dedication to Nation of Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor (Inauguration of Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar (5 km) and Meerut South to Modipuram (21km) sections of India's First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and Inauguration of Meerut Metro), Pg7

Delhi-Meerut RRTS 'Namo Bharat' inaugurated, reducing travel time to 59 minutes; Meerut Metro launched, enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth.

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