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06/12/23 06:54 AM IST

India Infrastructure Report 2023 released

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  • The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was released recently by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India.
Major Highlights
  • The India Infrastructure Report 2023 has been a collaborative effort of the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd. (iDeCK) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
  • Spotlight on the transformative potential of digital technology in shaping the urban landscape of India. Focus areas include the concept of ‘smart cities’ and the significance of performance ranking criteria.
  • Examination of financial dimensions of urban development, with a special emphasis on public-private partnerships (PPPs), the financial sustainability of urban local bodies, and the efficacy of municipal bonds as potent financing instruments.
  • Urban transportation planning and urban redevelopment as pivotal components of effective urban governance through transit-oriented development, efficient urban goods movement, and floor space and land price regulation in India.
IDFC
  • IDFC Foundation is a not-for-profit institution, working on philanthropic initiatives in social infrastructure.
  • As part of its development agenda, IDFC Foundation also carries out focussed research, policy advocacy and capacity building across the spectrum of infrastructure sectors.
About iDeCK
  • IDeCK, established in 2000 as a joint venture of the Government of Karnataka, IDFC Foundation and HDFC. iDeCK focusses on catalysing well-planned, sustainable infrastructure projects, especially through public-private participation.
  • From its inception, iDeCK has accumulated a rich and diverse experience across infrastructure sectors through its active engagement in the development of over 800 projects in the country and abroad.
About NIUA
  • Established in 1976, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) has been bridging the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization and suggest ways and mechanisms to address urban challenges in the country.
  • It is a Central Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  • It is a national think-tank undertaking cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research, knowledge exchange and capacity development, policy planning and advocacy in the domain of urban development.
Source- PIB

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