Slum Rehabilitation in India: Best Practices and New Challenges
Executive summary (200 words) India’s urbanisation will add tens of millions of residents to cities over the next decade, even as the country continues to grapple with legacy housing deficits and climate risks. “Slums” (in India’s official usage: notified, recognised and identified settlements) remain…
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Slum Rehabilitation in India: Best Practices and New Challenges
Executive summary (200 words) India’s urbanisation will add tens of millions of residents to cities over the next decade, even as the country continues to grapple with legacy housing deficits and climate risks. “Slums” (in India’s official usage: notified, recognised and identified settlements) remain a large share of urban housing stock. The last full count…
Solar Power Industry in India: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Introduction India, endowed with over 300 sunny days annually and expansive arid and semi-arid regions, holds immense potential for solar energy generation. In the past decade, the country has rapidly expanded its solar capacity, moving from less than 10 GW in 2015 to over 108 GW by April 2025. This growth has been propelled by…
Battery Recycling and E-Waste Management: India’s Critical Missing Link in EV Adoption
1. Introduction India is witnessing a rapid transition toward electric mobility with a target of 30% EV penetration by 2030. However, this electrification wave is accompanied by a silent and hazardous challenge—the accumulation of used lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and growing electronic waste (e-waste), including chargers, control systems, and other components. While battery production and EV sales have surged, battery recycling and e-waste…
Digital Twins for Bharat: Localising Infrastructure Intelligence for Tier 2/3 Cities
Introduction India is undergoing rapid urban transformation, but much of the spotlight has traditionally focused on Tier 1 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. However, the real story of India’s urban growth is unfolding in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities—towns like Aurangabad, Jalandhar, Belgaum, Bhubaneswar, and Coimbatore. These cities are expected to house over…
What All India Needs to Do to Fully Realise Its Demographic Dividend
Introduction India stands at a demographic crossroads. With over 65% of its population in the working-age group (15–64 years) and a median age of just over 28, India is uniquely positioned to benefit from a demographic dividend. This demographic opportunity is expected to last until around 2045. If harnessed properly, it can deliver accelerated economic…
India’s Demographic Dividend: Are We Ready to Reap It?
Introduction India stands at the crossroads of a historic opportunity—a phase known as the demographic dividend. With over 65% of its population below the age of 35 and a median age of just under 29 years (as of 2024), India possesses the largest youth population in the world. This window of opportunity, projected to last until…
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Mr. Amulya Charan is a seasoned expert in energy, infrastructure, and finance, with decades of experience leading major corporations like Tata Power, NTPC, and Power Grid.
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