Articles by Hitesh Vaidya
Role of street vendors in the local economy
This article is authored by Hitesh Vaidya, former director, National Institute of Urban Affairs.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 02:04 PM IST
A blueprint to build gender inclusive cities
Providing equal opportunities for women in urban development is not just about fairness but is also key to building better cities.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Empowered ward committees can play a vital role in aspirational neighbourhoods
India's urban growth is fueled by the aspirations and productivity of its people, with the potential to set global benchmarks for sustainable development.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 07:51 PM IST
SAAR initiative is key in empowering youth to drive urban development
SAAR brings together academia and practice to address urbanization challenges and highlights the importance of collaboration for innovative urban solutions
Published on Sep 07, 2023 10:00 AM IST
Reflections on collective action towards clean and sustainable hill states
'Parvat Manthan', emphasizes the need for inclusive and sustainable development, while preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of the hills.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 05:54 PM IST
Every state needs an urban anchor
Every state needs a body like the National Institute of Urban Affairs to offer demand-driven technical skill improvement and participatory sectoral evaluations to forge a shared vision
Updated on Mar 14, 2023 09:11 PM IST
Hitesh Vaidya
Groundwater: A valuable ‘invisible’ resource
For starters, cities need to map their groundwater resources to develop credible knowledge about the quantity and quality of the resources available
Updated on Mar 21, 2022 02:33 PM IST
Victor R Shinde and Hitesh Vaidya