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July 10, 2023 By fostering strong collaborations and pooling resources, cities can collectively address the challenges of data-driven urbanization, says NIUA report
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The Mandovi river disputed between Karnataka and Goa (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
December 6, 2019 A report by the India Rivers Forum highlights the need to focus further than the main stem of the Ganga river.
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December 4, 2019 To adapt well & build resilience, climate change strategies need to factor in efforts towards water security, writes Vanita Suneja, Regional Advocacy Manager (South Asia), WaterAid.
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The Bangalore development authority act - Bangalore Development Authority (Government of Karnataka) (1976)
This document provides a detailed description of the act which includes definition of terms used, the structure and resonsibilities of the authority, development schemes, land acquisition, property & finance and art commission Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 02:54 PM

This document provides the details of the Act and includes:

  • A short title and commencement
  • Definitions of the terms used in the Act
  • Process of constitution and incorporation of the Bangalore development authority
  • Details of the development schemes
  • Aquisition of land
  • Property and finance
  • Officers and servants of the authority
  • Art commission
The Uttar Pradesh urban planning and development act - Housing and Urban Planning Department (Government of Uttar Pradesh) (1973)
This document describes the Act, which intends to provide for the development of certain areas of Uttar Pradesh, where the problems of town planning and urban development need to be tackled resolutely and the existing local bodies and other authorities inspite of their best efforts have not been able to cope with these problems to the desired extent. Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 02:51 PM


The document provides the details of the process of implementation of the Act and includes:

Coastal zone management - Department of Ecology and Environment (Government of Karnataka) (1991)
This document describes the Karnataka coastal zone management plan and the details of the authorities involved in the implementation of the plan. Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 12:06 PM

The central government has declared the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and back waters which are influenced by tidal action (in the landward side) up to 500 mts. from the High Tide Line (HTL) and the land between the Low Tide Line (LTL) and the HTL as “Coastal Regulation Zone” (CRZ), on 19.2.1991.

The Andhra Pradesh infrastructure development enabling act - Finance Department - Government of Andhra Pradesh (2001)
A document providing details of the Andhra Pradesh infrastructure development enabling act including the process, risks, rights , establishment of conciliation board, its proceedings and funds available. Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 12:02 PM

This document provides the details of the Andhra Pradesh infrastructure development enabling act, which extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh. It includes the following information:

  • Short title, extent, application and commencement of the Act
  • Definition of the terms in the Act
  • Details of the establishment, conduct of business and employees of the infrastructure authority
  • Infrastructure project delivery process
  • Details of the generic risks disclosure and allocation, securitisation, right of lenders and facilities to be provided by the government agency or the local authority
  • Establishment of the conciliation board
  • Details of the conciliation proceedings
  • Details of the establishment of the infrastructure projects fund
The Andhra Pradesh drainage cess act - The Andhra Pradesh Gazette (1985)
This document provides the details of this Act that aims at providing for the levy and collection of Drainage Cess on all lands comprised within the Delta Area of the Krishna, Godavari and Penna rivers in the State of Andhra Pradesh for purpose of raising funds to meet to the expenses incurred on Drainage Schemes undertaken in the said delta area Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 11:59 AM

The document goes on to give the details of the implementation of the Act and includes:

The employment of manual scavengers and construction of dry latrines (prohibition) act - Directorate of Municipal Administration (1993)
This is a very important Act that calls for the prohibition on employment of manual scavengers as well as on the construction or continuation of the use of dry latrines. The Act also calls for the need to regulate, construct and maintain water-seal latrines. Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 11:24 AM

The document goes on to describe the details of the implementation of the Act and includes:

Draft regulatory reform bill - Secretariat for Infrastructure (Planning Commission) (2009)
This document is a draft regulatory reform bill that has been made in response to the economic liberalization process that has been claimed to distance the relationship between State ownership and its responsibility for providing infrastructure services, as compared to the earlier situation, where infrastructure was provided almost exclusively by the public sector.
This has ushered a gradual shift towards private investment in infrastructure services where independent regulation assumes a critical role.
Posted on 12 Oct, 2010 10:36 AM

The key provisions of the draft bill include an institutional framework for regulatory commissions, their role and functions, accountability to the legislature and interface with the markets and the people. The proposed bill, if enacted, will supplement the existing sector-specific laws that set out sectoral objectives.

Policy on Public Private Partnership - The Assam Gazette (Government of Assam) (2008)
This policy document provides guidelines on the implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in infrastructure development proposed by the Government of Assam. Posted on 11 Oct, 2010 04:15 PM

This policy document provides  a brief background and guidelines on the implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP)  in infrastructure development proposed by the Government of Assam.

Public - Private Partnership Policy - Planning Department (Government of Rajasthan) (2008)
This document provides details of the Rajasthan Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy, which seeks to provide a fair and transparent framework to help facilitate the process and encourage Public-Private Partnership in upgrading, expanding, and developing of infrastructure in the State of Rajasthan. Posted on 11 Oct, 2010 04:11 PM

The objectives of this policy are to:

Gujarat integrated township policy - Gujarat Urban Development Company (Government of Gujarat) (2008)
A document designed for providing a framework for ensuring and promoting development of townships with high quality built in environments & services along with reliable infrastructure. Posted on 11 Oct, 2010 04:01 PM

The Gujarat integrated township policy by the Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC) (Government of Gujarat) has been designed towards promoting the development of townships with high quality built in environments and services with reliable infrastructure.  This has been done by the Gujarat government with the aim of attracting investments in knowledge based activities and businesses, especially IT based businesses, in a manner that directly benefits the youth of the state. The infrastructure is planned to be zero impact in terms of waste management and self sufficient in terms of facilities for education, health and other aspects of social welfare

It is proposed that the development of integrated townships be done through private, market initiatives. The Government’s role will be to support and facilitate the market operations and regulating it only to the extent required to realise public policy objectives. The proposed ‘Township Policy’ aims to provide a framework for ensuring that this happens in an efficient manner in predefined areas for township development.

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