Blogs

Unlocking Potential: Towards Gender Inclusive Urban Livelihoods
Author: Garima Agarwal | Abhisikha Das
By 2030, India’s urban population is projected to surpass 600 million. With 7-8 million youth entering the labour force each year, India is...

Unlocking Public Transport for Individuals with Autism: Challenges and Solutions
Author: Aishwarya Bali, Jr. Program Associate
Have you ever paused to imagine what it might feel like to be in a bustling room, surrounded by loud noises and overwhelming stimuli, where everything seems out of...

World Water Day
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This year’s theme on World Water Day is ‘Water for Peace’ and highlights the critical role played by water in the stability and prosperity of the world....

Why a shift in perspective is required for disability inclusion
Author: Veronica Quikiumaliu Wijunamai, Communication and Documentation Associate- Inclusive-Cities Centre
Persons with disabilities have for long been stigmatized and discriminated against for their disability. Remarks like ‘What would the child do if the parents are gone? ‘Poor child, their life is...

Improving city facilities for people on the spectrum
Author: Kanika Bansal, Senior Program Associate, BASIIC programme
2nd April is observed as “World Autism Awareness Day”. It highlights the need to help and improve the quality of life of those with autism so that they can lead full and meaningful lives as an...