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The Lakdawala Expert Group (LEG) was a group of experts appointed by the Government of India in 1993 to review the existing system of urban planning and development in the country. The LEG submitted its report in 1996, which made a number of recommendations for reform. The following are the subtopics covered in the Lakdawala … Read more
Ministries and Departments of the Government Ministries And Departments of Government of India: Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Home Department of Border Management Department of States Department of Internal Security Department of Official Language Department of Jammu & Kashmir Affairs Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Including Pharmaceuticals) Department of Pharmaceuticals Department of Fertilizers Department … Read more
Smart City means aligning information technologies to citizens’ needs in order to enhance their day-to-day lives by increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and engaging more directly with city dwellers. Developing a smart city is the next generation Urbanization process for improving the efficiency, reliability, and security of a traditional city. This paper discusses about the economic … Read more
Black Carbon: A Tiny Particle with a Big Impact Black carbon (BC) is a ubiquitous and potent air pollutant, a product of incomplete combustion processes. It’s a complex mixture of elemental carbon and other organic compounds, appearing as a dark, sooty substance. While invisible to the naked eye, its impact on human health, climate change, … Read more
Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components and applications Remote sensing, also called earth observation, refers to obtaining information about objects or areas at the Earth’s surface without being in direct contact with the object or area. Humans accomplish this task with aid of eyes or by the sense of smell or hearing; so, remote sensing … Read more
Remote sensing- GIS and its application Remote Sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and thus in contrast to on-site observation. In current usage, the term “remote sensing” generally refers to the use of satellite- or aircraft-based sensor technologies … Read more
Harappan Drainage System Rectangular intersecting roads Sanitary system Read moreArt & Architecture
FUNCTIONAL Classification OF TOWN AND PROBLEM OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT The definition of function varies across the disciplines. In political science it refers to duties, in mathematics it means the relationship between two variables and in geography it is synonymous to occupation. Geographers have classified towns on the basis of their site, situation, size, rank, location … Read more
Panchayats and Municipalities Panchayats Village Panchayat In the structure of the Panchayati Raj, the Village Panchayat is the lowest unit. There is a Panchayat for each village or a group of villages in case the Population of these villages happens to be too small. The Panchayat chiefly consists of representatives elected by the … Read more
AMRUT: Transforming India’s Urban Landscape The urban landscape of India is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by a burgeoning population and economic growth. This rapid urbanization brings with it a multitude of challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation, and a lack of access to basic amenities. To address these challenges and create sustainable and livable … Read more