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85 articles for “Urban Governance”
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An Assessment of Nutritional Status among Students of Government Primary Schools in Semi-Urban areas of Chitradurga region
Abstract: Understanding children's nutritional status is crucial for enhancing future generations' quality of life, as evidenced by the elevated prevalence of stunting (36.2%), wasting (26%), and underweight (35.2%) in Karnataka according to the National Family Health Survey. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status, dietary habits, socio-economic conditions, and demographic profiles of students in Government primary schools in the semi-urban Chitradurga region. Using a validated questionnaire, data from 441 students …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–67 Read article
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Smart City Solutions for Waste Management and Pollution Control
Abstract: Recent trends in the role of artificial intelligence, IoT, and other smart technologies have a critical role toward addressing urban environmental challenges related to air quality and waste management in the context of a smart city. This changes the scope of managing air quality as, with the integration of IoT sensors, big data, and AI, they are able to predict pollution levels through real time monitoring and analysis. These technologies …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Liminality and Urban Acceptance: A Case of Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi
Abstract: This paper recognizes liminality as an important urban phenomenon that has an impact on lived experiences in the city. Looking through the lens of liminality allows an incorporation of a multilayered and processual approach that recognizes the in betweenness and ambiguities in the urban. To do so, the Tibetans exile community settlement of Majnu ka Tilla in Delhi, identified to be in a state of permanent liminality that is embedded …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Planning Dynamics for Newly Designated and Reconstituted Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Bihar
Abstract: The ongoing trend of urbanization in India has seen substantial development in the form of significant development in the Reconstitution and Redesignation of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). However, this procedure also presents a number of issues for planning and governance, particularly for those ULBs that have just been declared or reconstituted. In this research, the planning dynamics of newly designated and reconstituted ULBs in India are analyzed, and critical elements …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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An Overview of Construction Market of Sri Lanka
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the construction market in Sri Lanka, with a focus on the Colombo region. It discusses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints of the construction market in the country. The main drivers of the construction sector are identified, including urbanization and infrastructure development. The paper explores the ease of embarking on international construction projects within the Colombo region, noting that while the Sri Lankan government …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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AbhiGyam: A Machine Learning Model-driven Research Platform for Assessing Accessibility Infrastructure in Indian Cities
Abstract: This work presents AbhiGyam, a machine learning-driven research platform designed to streamline and automate the assessment of accessibility infrastructure in Indian cities. AbhiGyam leverages the Google Maps API to transmit street view images to the backend, where computer vision techniques are implemented using OpenAI's CLIP (Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training) model to identify objects such as ramps, sidewalks, crosswalks, and parking spaces. The accuracy of the model is validated using labeled data …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 84–91 Read article
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Perceptions of Modular Construction as a tool for incorporating Resilience in Post Disaster Housing Reconstruction in the Niger Delta Environment
Abstract: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is coastal in nature and its urban form is governed by natural environmental constraints that have a strong bearing on the available land for physical development and the cost of provision of housing. The study espouses the adoption of a modular off-site prefabricated system of construction to close the enormous gap between demand and supply for housing in this ecologically fragile environment. This prescriptive …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Land Use Planning and Urban Flood Resilience: A GIS-Based Assessment of Master Plan for Delhi in the National Capital Territory of India
Abstract: Rapid and unplanned urbanisation replacing the natural flood absorbing formations has caused socio-economic disruption and vulnerability. Urban flooding has become a major problem in India’s National Capital Region. Unchecked urban growth in the lowlands exacerbates flooding and inadequate drainage systems are unable to cope with the rising rainfall. We need to move from a focus on disaster response to managing floods and building flood resilience. Land use planning is an …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Urban Street Vending: Problems and Opportunities
Abstract: Street vending is essential to urban economies in developing countries like India, where it provides livelihoods for the urban poor. However, street vendors often face social marginalization, legal uncertainties, and infrastructure challenges. This study examines the impact of street vending on urban development in India, focusing on relevant policies and urban planning measures. A comparison of various cities reveals management strategies such as designated vending zones, public-private partnerships, and policy …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 60–70 Read article
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Struggles Against Displacement: A Case Study of Nilgiri Tribes TODA
Abstract: This research explores the displacement faced by the Nilgiri tribes of southern India, examining both historical and contemporary contexts. Historically, the Nilgiri tribes, including the Todas, Kotas, and Kurumbas, have lived in the Nilgiri Hills for centuries, maintaining distinct cultural practices and agricultural traditions. However, the onset of British colonial rule in the 19th century marked the beginning of their displacement, as the British established tea plantations, appropriating tribal lands. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Analyzing Academic Attainment Among Students in Government and Non-Government Schools Based on Geographical Context
Abstract: This paper has attempted to determine the level of education attained by students in Maharashtra state's government and non-government schools in relation to their locality to investigate the methodical distinctions between the two categories of schools—urban and rural. Students attending non-government schools outperform those attending government schools in terms of academic achievement. 200 boys and girls in the 9th and 10th grades, 120 from the urban region and 80 from …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 08–17 Read article
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Claiming the City: How India’s Urban Spaces Exclude Women and How to Fix Them, A Case Study of New Delhi
Abstract: This paper analyses the layered risks, vulnerabilities, and everyday negotiations faced by women in open public spaces in diverse sites across India, with New Delhi as a representative and highly stratified urban case. It examines how specific Urban design competences, planning attitudes, and governance mechanisms have in the past resulted in exclusionary and not safe environments for women. Based on crime reports, government statistics, academic literature, and field-based observations, the …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–41 Read article
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Adapting Traditional Land Use Planning with Smart City Solutions - Case of New Delhi
Abstract: This research paper explores how traditional land use planning can be effectively blended with Smart City solutions to shape the future of New Delhi. As the city grapples with rapid urbanization, rising traffic congestion, and severe environmental pressures, the need for adaptive and sustainable urban development has become more urgent than ever. Although New Delhi’s planning framework—rooted in Master Plans and zoning regulations—has evolved over the decades, it still struggles …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 24–47 Read article
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Comparative Study to Assess the Attitude of Higher Secondary School Students Regarding Career Counselling in Selected Rural and Urban Schools of Kashmir
Abstract: Background: Career counselling is a process that involves working with a professional to explore and understand various aspects of one's personality, skills, interests, values, and goals to make informed decisions about your career. Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess the attitude of higher secondary school students regarding career counselling in selected rural and urban schools of Kashmir. Methods: This study employed a descriptive research design using …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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IoT and Machine Learning in Green Smart Home Automation and Green Building Management
Abstract: AbstractInternet of things (IoT) is a developing concept, which aims to associate billions of devices with each other. The IoT devices sense, assemble, and transfer important information from their environments. This exchange of very large amount of information among billions of devices makes an enormous energy need. The radical growth in urbanization over the last few years needs sustainable, proficient, and smart clarifications for transport, governance, environment, quality of life, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–36 Read article
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Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge of Higher Secondary School Students Regarding Career Counselling in Selected Rural and Urban Schools of Kashmir
Abstract: Background: Career counseling assists individuals in choosing appropriate educational and occupational choices and making career options based on future employment demands and requirements. Career counseling comprises a wide variety of professional activities that assist people in overcoming career-related obstacles. Aim: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the understanding of career counseling among students in chosen rural and urban high schools in Kashmir. Method: This study employed a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Holistic integrated approach of designing a satellite town: Introducing theories of environmental parameters like pollution free, circular economy and sustainability
Abstract: Urban regions are quite challenging to restore the quality of environment at the global level as well as posing serious threat to climatic changes. This fact is demonstrated on the grounds that around 70% of the carbon footprint is contributed from the urban sector. The authors of the present study have attempted to design a satellite town of population 50,000, partly to dilute the population density of main urban town …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–41 Read article
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The Role of Computers in India’s Transformation
Abstract: The role of computers in India's transformation has been pivotal, driving unprecedented growth and development across various sectors. This study explores how the introduction of computers in India, particularly after the liberalization of the economy in the early 1990s, has reshaped the nation’s industrial, economic, and social landscapes. Key areas of impact include information technology (IT), education, governance, healthcare, and finance, where computers have enhanced efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. India's …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Need of Automated System for Climatic Control and Irrigation
Abstract: AbstractIndia is an agricultural country. Agriculture affects the economy of India. For better production, irrigation system must be well designed and auto-controlled. Irrigation is a technique used to supplement the rainwater of dry land. Irrigation is a technique for providing water supply to plants at needed interval. Irrigation of different regions of the country is done through different means, such as wells, reservoirs, canals, rivers, etc. There are various types …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Beyond Conventional Purification: India’s Journey in Water Technology and Governance
Abstract: India is facing mounting challenges in water availability and quality due to rapid urbanization, industrial growth, climate change, and population pressure. Over the past decade, significant advances have been made in water treatment technologies, driven by increasing demand, stricter environmental regulations, and the need for sustainable solutions. This review critically examines recent technological innovations in water treatment, including membrane-based filtration, advanced oxidation processes, decentralized systems, and nature-based solutions, with a …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 12–19 Read article