"We need large-level decentralized systems in cities. People are a resource. When we tackle issues like #COVID19, community involvement is important as we are looking at a massive behavioral change," said Ananya Das, Commissioner CMC,Cuttack Join Now: zoom.us/j/89499376745

"It is important to amend the state municipal legislations that govern the functioning of urban local govts. A strong local govt is essential to address the challenges of fast-paced #urbanisation,” Srikanth Viswanathan of Janaagraha tells ThePrintIndia lnkd.in/dYbcgG3j

Delegates from Bundesentwicklungsministerium & @giz_india, had a day-long immersive visit to witness the participatory slum upgradation & delisting efforts & the capacity building of leaders of the Slum Dwellers Associations (SDA) supported by the Government of Odisha & facilitated by Janaagraha

Are you interested in the ways we can localise climate action? A roundtable on 'Localising Climate Action in our Cities and Towns' was held on 18 Oct in New Delhi as part of the Janaagraha's Annual Conclave on Shaping India's Urban Agenda co-hosted with Rainmatter Foundation 1/3

The event brought together stakeholders from academia, civil society, local government and philanthropy to facilitate discussions on the role of local governance and community in climate action. 2/3

Stay tuned for key-insights from the discussions! #ClimateGovernance #Janaagraha #Rainmatter #UrbanTransformation #ClimateAction #Citysystems 3/3

#ASICS2023 has "shed light on the systemic gaps in India's urban governance that make reforms sluggish and quality of life substandard" says this article in Mint #ASICS 2023 report - janaagraha.org/resources #CitySystems #UrbanTransformation #Climategovernance

"Most Indian cities lack transparency & do not publish accessible civic & financial data," highlights The Hindu. The article examines Janaagraha's Annual Survey of India's City-Systems 2023 report, shedding light on the obstacles that plague local governance in Indian cities.

Have you read the #ASICS2023 report? janaagraha.org/resources/ Share your comments! #WorldCitiesDay #Janaagraha #CitySystems #ASICS #UrbanTransformation

#ASICS2023 The quality of infrastructure in our cities is often under constant and heavy scrutiny. A crucial component to improving cities is robust spatial planning. This is a prerequisite for economically vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and equitable cities.

How can governments, civil society organisations, and communities come together to #LocaliseClimateAction? Here are some insights from the roundtable hosted by Janaagraha and Rainmatter Foundation on 18th October, New Delhi. #ClimateGovernance #Janaagraha #Rainmatter

In an exclusive interview, Srikanth Viswanathan, CEO, Janaagraha tells The Indian Express that improved city governance is not a function of technology alone but also requires innovation beyond technology. indianexpress.com/article/techno… #CivicTech #TechForGood #Janaagraha #CitySystems

#ASICS2023 Did you know that only 5 of 35 states/UTs (Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Rajasthan) have mandated concerned authorities to notify specifications for road projects? And most of these mandates pertain only to the width of roads and streets! #Janaagraha

"Effective financing of cities is probably the most important thing that the nation needs to focus on," says S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. youtu.be/R6iYHcFmfx8 #CitySystems #CityFinanace #UrbanGovernance

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, delivered the keynote address at the release of #ASICS2023 on 17 Oct, New Delhi The report was launched during the Annual Conclave on Shaping India's Urban Agenda, co-hosted by #Janaagraha and Rainmatter Foundation youtu.be/H2Kq4vZdqbM

What does the future of India's city-systems look like? A panel discussion with BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, Vidya Shah, Exec. Chairperson, EdelGive Foundation, Sameer Shisodia (Sameer Shisodia), CEO, Rainmatter Foundation & Srikanth Viswanathan, CEO, Janaagraha #ASICS2023 youtube.com/watch?v=SeOue1…

“Today, our #urbancentres stand at a crucial juncture, grappling not only with the issues stemming from unplanned and unprecedented growth but also facing larger-than-life crises of #climatechange and equity,”  said Prarthana Ramesh Read More: thehindu.com/news/national/…

"We cannot solve for #UrbanHealth without solving for #UrbanPlanning. You cannot solve urban planning without solving for #MunicipalFinance... They are all interlinked issues," says Srikanth Viswanathan, CEO, Janaagraha, on #CitySystems. youtube.com/watch?v=OYU_sr…

Pramod Rao Executive Director, SEBI, highlights the potential of the municipal bond market at the Annual Conclave on Shaping India's Urban Agenda 2023. #MunicipalBonds #MunicipalBorrowing #MunicipalFinance #CitySystems #UrbanGovernance youtube.com/watch?feature=…

'Govt efforts to develop Indian cities are outpaced by new challenges. We need these 10 fixes' Srikanth Viswanathan Srikanth Viswanathan, CEO of Janaagraha, writes #ThePrintOpinion theprint.in/opinion/govt-e…