Population growth, rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, & overreliance on groundwater has exacerbated water scarcity. Smaller cities lack robust water supply systems & struggle with institutional inadequacies, along with the absence of centralized sewage systems.
Read MoreWetlands are intrinsically tied to cities, as they are hosts to diverse life forms and offer ecological services that are vital for sustaining urban communities. This is evident in the case of the East Kolkata Wetlands. As the world's largest natural sewage management system, it treats 60–80% of Kolkata's sewage, saving approximately ₹4680 million annually in purification costs.
Read MoreThe NGT is the highest authority for resolving environmental disputes and has the power to shape and advance laws that can promote environmentally friendly development. It has been proactively responding to various violations from industries, individuals, and governmental/municipal organizations.
Read MoreOur work has ensured that smaller cities become part of policy agendas of urban policy making. With an extremely small and talented team, we have been putting our best efforts to produce this knowledge. We continue striving to create quality and reliable publicly available knowledge that can can empower decisions of citizens and city governments.
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