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A Case of Dhar District
No full textThe global issue of land degradation poses a significant threat to sustainable development, with approximately 25 percentage of the world's land already degraded due to climatic variations and human-induced activities. Projections suggest that if current trends persist, 95 percentage of the Earth's land areas could be degraded by 2050 (Global Land Outlook, 2022). ―Land is a finite and limited resource‖ is universally acknowledged, the rise in population exacerbates the pressure on limited land resources. In India, nearly 30% of the land is degraded, with 26 out of 29 states reporting an increase in desertification over the past decade (State of India’s Environment Report, 2017). This study aims to fill the critical gap in the absence of a standardized methodology for assessing Land Degradation. Various approaches have been studied and out of land degradation neutrality (LDN) has been selected due to its comprehensive framework but its effective need to be checked. The scope of the research extends to proposing a method for LDN assessment, analysing current trends in land conversion, identifying driving factors, assessing impacts, and pinpointing hotspots within the study area. The constructed framework used in the assessment of land degradation in Dhar District can be considered effective in providing a structured, objective, and comparative analysis of land degradation indicators. The assessment of land degradation across tehsils in Dhar District highlights the need for context-specific interventions, continuous monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and policy support to achieve sustainable land management practices and mitigate environmental degradation effectively. By addressing the unique challenges faced by each tehsil and adopting a holistic approach to conservation, stakeholders can work addressing land degradation. By assigning scores to different indicators, the scoring method enables easier comparison of the state of land resources across different tehsils in Dhar District. This comparative analysis allows stakeholders to prioritize actions and target interventions where they are most needed. Overall; this research seeks to contribute to the global effort in combating land degradation and achieving sustainable land management
अधिकारियों ने अपने विभागों की योजनाएं बताई, जनप्रतिनिधियों ने दिये सुझाव ।
No full textProfessor Vijya Nanda from SPA an organization working on smart city projects mentioned that a plan will be developed in the coming 20 years
a Case Study of New Delhi Railway Station
No full textMultimodal interchanges, where users seamlessly transition between different transportation modes, are fundamental to the efficiency of urban transportation systems. Optimizing the performance of these interchanges is crucial for enhancing the overall user experience and promoting a shift towards public transport, thus fostering more sustainable mobility patterns. New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), a major multimodal interchange within Delhi's transport network, exhibits a concerning pattern: lower public transport ridership compared to other key interchanges in the city. This discrepancy indicates potential performance shortcomings that may stem from inadequate integration between regional and urban transport modes, accessibility issues within the interchange, or other operational inefficiencies.
This research delves into the factors influencing performance at NDLS, offering insights into how the interchange can be improved to increase user satisfaction, convenience, and public transport usage. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative and qualitative data analysis for a comprehensive understanding. User surveys are designed to capture detailed insights into travel patterns, perceptions of the interchange's performance, and user priorities for improvement. Additionally, secondary data, including public transport schedules, demographic information, and existing ridership statistics provides a broader context for understanding operational patterns and potential bottlenecks.
A thorough literature review frames the study within current academic and practical knowledge on multimodal interchange performance evaluation. This was complemented by extensive site visits to NDLS, offering firsthand observations of operational challenges, wayfinding difficulties, and user interactions within the interchange environment. Statistical analysis, such as Kruskal-Walli’s test, is applied to assess potential differences in how various user groups perceive performance, helping to pinpoint specific needs and expectations based on demographics and travel characteristics. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is employed to develop a robust performance index, systematically assigning weights to the identified factors. This index will enable performance quantification, aiding in
Assessing Performance At A Multimodal Interchange: A Case Study Of New Delhi Railway Station
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systematic evaluation and benchmarking of multimodal interchanges over time and across locations.
The study's findings pinpoint specific areas where NDLS falls short in terms of performance, offering evidence-based recommendations for improvement. By highlighting how perceptions of performance may vary based on demographics and travel behaviour, the research illuminates’ opportunities for targeted enhancements that address diverse user needs. Furthermore, the developed performance index will provide transport planners, architects, designers, and stakeholders with a valuable tool for informed decision-making about resource allocation and strategic investments designed to enhance the interchange.
Keywords: Multimodal Transit Hubs (MMTHs), User Experience Optimization, Service Quality, Pedestrian Level of Service (PLOS), Walkability, Connectivity, Public Transport, Urban public transport, Regional public transpor
Supportig the Adoption of EV for Rpad Freight Transport
No full textThe electrification of medium and heavy-duty trucks (MHDTs) in India represents a crucial step toward achieving sustainable and carbon-neutral road transport, particularly addressing the significant environmental impact of commercial vehicles, which are responsible for 40% of vehicular emissions. The EMHDT’s system contributes to reducing harmful emissions and promotes the use of renewable energy sources. A detailed literature review illuminates the current MHDT landscape in India, as well as the global and domestic availability of electric MHDT (EMHDT) technology. The existing ecosystem for EMHDT’s has been analyzed through consultations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and market studies. This thesis explores the challenges that hinder the widespread integration of EMHDT’s within the Indian logistics sector, taking into account technological, infrastructural, economic, and policy-related factors. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset derived from primary data collection, stakeholder consultations, expert interviews, and policy analysis, the study identifies and examines obstacles to electric truck adoption. It also provides a detailed mapping of stakeholders involved at various levels, defining their roles and responsibilities in the EMHDT ecosystem. Furthermore, the exploration of business models and their benefits, along with a total cost of ownership calculation in different cases, is presented. The results demonstrate that the adoption and operation of EMHDT’s in the early phase are significantly dependent on travel characteristics as well as government policy and initiatives. For widespread adoption in the later phase, overcoming technological constraints and developing supporting infrastructure are crucial. Mitigation strategies are provided in the conclusion, which can play an essential role in overcoming identified barriers. Additionally, policy-level recommendations are offered to support the mitigation of existing barriers and promote the widespread adoption of EMHDT’s.
Keywords: Electric Medium and Heavy Duty Truck, Total Cost of Ownership, Business Models, Policy
खेल व सांस्कृतिक प्रस्तुतियों में युवा दिखाएंगे अपनी प्रतिभा / Khel aur sanskritik prastutiyon mein yuva dikhayenge apni pratibha
No full texta Case of Udaipur City
No full textAs global temperatures rise, the risks of extreme heat events and chronic heat are
expected to grow. To understand societal vulnerability to extreme heat, a
comprehensive approach is necessary, considering factors like weather, climate, the
environment, social characteristics, stakeholder engagement, and local community
vulnerability. This research seeks to explore how heat vulnerability perception
correlates with heat exposure across various socio-economic groups. It emphasizes
the diverse adaptation capacities within urban areas, examining how individuals in
vulnerable conditions modify their behavior to cope with urban heat and the
resources needed to mitigate health risks.
This paper investigates the interplay between individuals and their environments
within urban heat and housing clusters. It introduces a novel research framework for
analyzing local vulnerability to extreme heat from both top-down and bottom-up
perspectives. This approach aims to enhance our understanding of societal
vulnerability by integrating quantitative and qualitative data beyond mere
demographic statistics. We explore how the physical attributes of housing
settlements influence exposure to heat, subsequently shaping residents' perceptions
and adaptive capabilities.
Using Udaipur as a test site, open-ended interviews were conducted with residents
to capture their experiences and insights regarding past and current strategies for
adapting to extreme heat. These discussions focused on adaptive behaviors and
capacities. Additionally, observations and analysis were made regarding the distinct
physical characteristics of various housing clusters in the area.
Additionally, the thesis explores the role of technology in enhancing urban heat
resilience, including the use of remote sensing, data analytics, and smart city
technologies for real-time monitoring to conduct heat vulnerability assessment of the
selected wards. The research methodology employs a combination of quantitative
analysis, spatial modeling, and qualitative assessments, utilizing a range of data
sources such as satellite imagery, climate data, and community surveys.
The outcome of this thesis is to propose practical strategies for enhancing heat
resilience in urban settings. By considering diverse narratives of heat vulnerability, it
enables a thorough evaluation of whether conventional coping recommendations
align with the real-life experiences of various vulnerable communities. Through
advocating for a comprehensive and integrated urban planning approach, this study
endeavors to support the creation of cities that are not only resilient to escalating
temperatures but also sustainable, enjoyable, and equitable for all residents.
Feasibility of Metro Neo System In Tier - 2 Cities
No full textAlong with the growth of population, Indian cities (concerning their spatial area) are also growing at a very fast speed, attracting citizens from rural areas, the cities are experiencing a direct need for improvement and increment of infrastructure, which includes housing, Public transportation, Road infrastructure, water, electricity, sewage, etc.
Large cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, etc. have been experiencing urban growth for a very long time and have been dealing with increasing population and increment in necessary public infrastructure in their way. To counter the attraction towards tier-1 cities, it is very necessary to attract people towards tier-2 also, along with their existing growing population and urban growth, they need better and extended infrastructure to cater to the needs of upcoming growth of the city.
Tier-2 cities in India need Public transportation as much as tier-1 cities, more cities are experiencing the need for metro rail to meet their day-to-day mobility requirements. While cities like Delhi and Bengaluru have seen success in the Metro rail transit system, on the other hand, some tier-2 Indian cities like Lucknow, Nagpur, and Jaipur have failed to meet their daily passenger requirement.
After observing this scenario, some other tier-2 Indian cities are looking for the possibilities of implementing the Metro Neo system for their need for public transportation. Metro Neo is a Light Rail Transit concept for a PHPDT up to 10000. It is a hybrid of Bus and Rail with a dedicated route at grade, elevated, or underground. Metroneo runs on an overhead electric power supply line and has rubber tires. The length of the coach is 18-25 meters, depending upon the requirement. Metro Neo has lesser construction as well as functioning costs as compared to other Rail-based transit systems. MoHUA has also issued guidance for the construction of Metroneo projects in November 2020.
My research will focus on the feasibility of implementing the Metro Neo system in tier-2 cities, the study will target critical differences in Rail-based transit systems based on their technicality, budget, and feasibility of construction
a case of Jaipur
No full textThe research investigates the impact of tourism on urban transformation, focusing on Jaipur, a city renowned for its cultural heritage. With its rich history and vibrant culture, Jaipur provides an ideal setting to explore how tourism influences urban landscapes and cultural identities. The study aims to identify and address challenges posed by tourism in heritage areas, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to safeguard cultural integrity. It navigates the tension between urban development and cultural preservation, advocating for a delicate balance to harmonize both aspects.
Through comprehensive literature review and data collection, the research establishes the relationship between tourism and urban transformation, identifying factors leading to changes in land use and loss of cultural identity. Methodologically, primary and secondary surveys were conducted, culminating in the analysis of both positive and negative impacts. Strategies for spatial planning and policy interventions were devised to enhance positive outcomes and mitigate negative effects, ensuring the sustainable coexistence of urban transformation and cultural identity.
Findings reveal significant transformation in Jaipur's historic urban area, jeopardizing its cultural allure through commercialization and changing land use patterns. Urgent action is needed to preserve cultural identity while accommodating urban development. Emphasis is placed on community engagement, environmental sustainability, and meeting residents' needs. The discussion underscores the importance of addressing these challenges to sustain Jaipur's cultural essence. Sustainable urban tourism is advocated, integrating environmental concerns and engaging local communities in economic development initiative
Case of Kanasaiya Gram Panchayat in Bhopal Planning Region
No full textExplosive urban growth and increased urbanization have changed the character of rural areas. Panchayats have been recognized as institutions of social and economic development (Pathak & Deshkar, 2023). 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 (73rd CAA’92) granted state governments the power to formalise gram panchayats and provide them with the means to exercise self-governance. It granted PRIs the authority to impose and collect taxes as well as to apply for grants-in-aid from the state and federal consolidated funds. The shift in the terms of reference of Central Finance Commission (CFC) from the tenth CFC and the constitution of State Finance Commission (SFC) as mandated in the 73rd CAA’92 remarkably changed the fiscal profile of the gram panchayats. Such statutory initiatives to improve the fiscal health of gram panchayats was further bolstered by the Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored schemes besides the State sponsored schemes. Despite such effort, it is observed that the gram panchayats are not fiscally stable. With the growing responsibilities of the gram panchayats, it is held that the finance of gram panchayats must be seen in the light of their functions since fund allocation often does not consider the functions in toto (Brahmanandam, 2018). This research shall make an attempt to profile the fiscal and financial profile of the gram panchayats in the light of their functions, various statutory grants in aid, various Central and State schemes besides their own attempt to improve the fiscal health. Such an exercise is expected to bring to the fore the fiscal issues plaguing the gram panchayats and the way outs and formulating a methodology to examine the fiscal health of the gram panchayat and suggest measures to strengthen the same