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Urban floods in Bangalore and Chennai – Risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology – A paper in Current Science

Cooum RiverThis paper in Current Science presents the risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology for two important metro cities of India, viz. Bangalore and Chennai. The aim of the study was to understand the problems of increasing flooding incidences in urban areas and related contexts of urban development and ecological issues. Data of secondary origin have been collected and interpreted in the context of flood risks and urban management. The paper also conveys wider issues and lessons for flood challenges in Indian cities and towns.

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Urban floods in Bangalore and Chennai – Risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology – A paper in Current Science (2011)891.5 KB

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Bangalore, KA, India
Latitude: 12.971599, Longitude: 77.594563

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Urban water pricing: Setting the stage for reforms – A study by National Institute of Public Finance Policy

This study on “Urban Water Pricing” by the National Institute of Public Finance Policy grew out of the need to continue and deepen the process of urban sector reforms. It underlines, in this regard, the importance of a responsible municipal fiscal and financial system, simplification of existing water pricing and tariff structures, and regulatory mechanisms which are able to balance the interests of the producers and consumers of urban services.

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Urban water pricing: Setting the stage for reforms – A study by National Institute of Public Finance Policy (2003)1.75 MB

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Delhi, DL, India
Latitude: 28.635308, Longitude: 77.224960

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