Tag «Urban Areas»

Transitions and transformers: Reducing fire-risks in urban areas

According to the UN, nearly two-thirds of the global population are set to live in cities by 2050. Coupled with environmental concerns that are pushing trends such as digitalisation and electric vehicle uptake, energy infrastructure operators are faced with a double-sided coin. On one side is smarter, more efficient infrastructure, on the other is higher …

Dr. Girija Vyas Called Upon Private Developers to Develop Economic Models to Foster Affordable Housing for Economically Weaker Sections in Urban Areas

Dr. Girija Vyas, Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, has called upon the private developers to develop economic models to foster affordable housing for the economically weaker sections and lower income group households in urban areas . Dr Vyas said this while delivering her inaugural address at “National Symposium on Affordable Housing” here today. …