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Echoes from the Eye of the Storm: Need for Disability-Inclusion in Cyclone Resilience


Author: Garima Agarwal

Standing on the sun-kissed sands of Gopalpur, I was struck by the stark contrast between the beach’s carefree atmosphere and the stories of struggle I had been collecting during my visit to Odisha...



Beyond the Bin: Panaji’s16-Way Sorting Strategy for Urban Waste


Author: Naim Keruwala, Dr Kalyani Ingle & Uttra Dasgupta from CITIIS team, with inputs from Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited.

Panaji, the capital of Goa and a popular tourist destination, has redefined the city’s waste challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and citizen involvement through its community...



Sustainable Cities, Stronger Communities- Kerala’s army of green warriors: the Haritha Karma Sena


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In 2017, the Haritha Karma Sena project was introduced primarily as an entrepreneurial opportunity empowering local women to lead waste management efforts within their neighbourhoods. Formulated...



Zero Shop in Kolkata


Author: Naim Keruwala (Program Director, CITIIS) and Uttra Dasgupta (Knowledge Officer, CITIIS)

‘Circular economy - an approach that aims to reduce waste and make the most of resources by reusing, recycling, and regenerating products and materials throughout...



Understanding India’s Population Trajectory: Insights from World Population Prospects, 2024


Author: Dr. Debolina Kundu and Dr. Arpita Banerjee

The release of the World Population Prospects (WPP) 2024 report by UNDESA has brought to light several interesting facts. By taking into consideration, a whole range of demographic evidence...