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Back to School Edition: Mobile Classrooms Set Up in the Slums of India’s Largest Cities
August 31, 2010 – 3:57 pm | 10 Comments

Back to School Edition: Mobile Classrooms Set Up in the Slums of India’s Largest Cities

For children in massive cities, access to education is dependent on mobility. India’s families living in marginal areas or fringe settlements face cultural, economic and geographic barriers that prevent kids from attending school regularly.
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Turning Sewers into Sidewalks in Delhi
August 23, 2010 – 11:27 am | 18 Comments

Turning Sewers into Sidewalks in Delhi

In Delhi, urban planner and architect Manit Rastogi has a plan to transform the city’s 350 kilometers of storm water drains – or nullahs – into a network of “landscaped passages for New Delhi’s …

Using Facebook to Fight Dangerous Driving in Delhi
August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | 10 Comments

Using Facebook to Fight Dangerous Driving in Delhi

With just 5,000 traffic officers in a city of 12 million people, Delhi Traffic Police are enlisting the help of Facebook to crack down on traffic violations, as reported in The New York Times today.
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Socially Responsible Business for India’s Auto Rickshaws
May 25, 2010 – 7:48 am | 3 Comments

Socially Responsible Business for India’s Auto Rickshaws

In March 2010, my team of five U.S. MBA students had the opportunity to connect with a sector of society that was previously unknown to us – the auto rickshaw drivers of India. As part …

NyayaBhoomi: Champion for Delhi’s Auto Rickshaws
May 24, 2010 – 5:28 pm | One Comment

NyayaBhoomi: Champion for Delhi’s Auto Rickshaws

NyayaBhoomi, a Delhi-based non-governmental organization, has been playing an instrumental role in promoting auto-rickshaws and improving their services in Delhi since it was founded in 2002, under the leadership of Secretary Rakesh Agarwal. With more …

A Day Without Auto Rickshaws: Inconvenience, Intimidation and Corruption
April 7, 2010 – 10:05 am | 5 Comments

A Day Without Auto Rickshaws: Inconvenience, Intimidation and Corruption

An estimated 55,000 auto rickshaw drivers went on strike in Delhi last week, complicating commutes by putting extra pressure on other modes of public transit. The strike was led by auto rickshaw drivers’ unions, …

Shining Light on India’s Auto Rickshaw Sector
March 30, 2010 – 4:59 pm | 4 Comments

Shining Light on India’s Auto Rickshaw Sector

As Delhi prepares for this fall’s Commonwealth Games, a fierce debate is raging over how best to transform the place into a “world-class city”. Some – like chief minister Sheila Dikshit – argue that …

The Role of Auto Rickshaws in Modern Indian Cities
March 24, 2010 – 3:55 pm | 3 Comments

The Role of Auto Rickshaws in Modern Indian Cities

In recent years, auto rickshaws have been a topic of endless controversy in India. Proponents maintain that they are a vital mode of transport in Indian cities, providing low-cost mobility and connecting travelers to …

Restrictions on Cycle Rickshaws Arbitrary, says Delhi High Court
March 23, 2010 – 11:41 am | 3 Comments

Restrictions on Cycle Rickshaws Arbitrary, says Delhi High Court

In a landmark decision last month, the Delhi High Court ruled that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s policy of limiting the number of cycle rickshaws is unconstitutional. This verdict represents a key step in …

Five Months of Ahmedabad’s Janmarg: Setting the Standard for BRT in India
March 9, 2010 – 4:17 am | 3 Comments

Five Months of Ahmedabad’s Janmarg: Setting the Standard for BRT in India

Ahmedabad has set a new standard for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in India. That was the consensus at a recent capacity-building workshop educating other city officials about the planning and implementation of the local …