Connect Karo 2019
By 2030, over half of India's population will be living in cities. Urbanization is strongly linked to economic growth and productivity, and other social indicators like education, health and access to services. It is estimated that by 2020, urban India will account for more than 70 percent of India’s GDP. However, if unplanned, urbanization can increase inequality and social fragmentation, and negatively impact the environment. Many cities today are grappling with declining air quality, increased vehicular congestion, and poor quality and access to essential public services.
The Indian government recognizes that if we are to grow our economy, improve social indicators, and protect the environment, sustainable urban development is crucial. Thriving cities will lead to a prosperous country. With this in mind, Connect Karo 2018, “Thriving Cities, Prosperous Countries”, will focus on high-level discussions on critical urban issues like transport, land-use, air quality, housing, and energy, to identify key levers that could be used to accelerate infrastructure delivery and achieve the goal of access to all by 2022, when India turns 75.
- 50 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have moved into housing units: Minister | Economic Times
- Atmanirbhar India will only be possible if our cities become productive: Shri Hardeep Puri | Pioneer
- शहर देश की अर्थव्यवस्था के इंजन हैं, लेकिन बुनियादी ढांचे की कमी को दूर करना महत्वपूर्ण है: हरदीप | Navodaya Times
- India's Urban Development expenditure jumped eight folds with an expenditure of INR 11.83 lakh crores: Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs | Business World
- ‘Atmanirbhar India to be possible only if cities become productive’ | Lokmat English
- Need Plan for equitable and sustainable cities to drive growth | Hindustan Times
- Draft of Mumbai Climate action plan to be showcased at COP 26 | Hindustan Times
- Atmanirbhar India to be possible only if cities become productive:Puri | Business Standard
- More than 150 thought leaders to join WRI India's Connect Karo 2021 virtually; will deliberate on building clean, green and just cities over a week-long discussion | Press Trust of India
- Atmanirbhar India only possible if cities become productive: Puri | Republic World
- More than 150 thought leaders to join WRI India's Connect Karo 2021 virtually; will deliberate on building clean, green and just cities over a week-long discussion | The Tech Outlook
- More than 150 thought leaders to join WRI India's Connect Karo 2021 virtually | European Sun Times
- More than 150 thought leaders to join WRI India Connect Karo | Big News Network
- More than 150 thought leaders to join WRI India Connect Karo | G News Portal
Day 2
- India most vulnerable to climate crises: Report | Hindustan Times
- Web Tool launches to ensure safer commute for students | Hindustan Times
- Experts for sustainable development: Delhi NCR needs a regional economic strategy before a master plan | Hindustan Times
- Connect Karo 2021: Despite govt efforts, water still out of reach of disadvantaged groups | Hindustan Times
- Delhi will have 150 more EV charging points, says transport dept | Hindustan Times
- After Singapore, Bengaluru likely to adopt active mobility act | Times of India
- Time to Walk the Talk | Bengaluru Mirror
- A burgeoning Bengaluru’s need: Pedestrian-friendly roads | New indian Express
- Safer Acess to School Tool Launched | The Hindu
Day 3
- Kochi needs robust action plan to meet climate threat: Experts | Hindustan Times
- Connect Karo-2021: ‘India to have improved urban infra in next 30 years’ | Hindustan Times
- Like Singapore, Bengaluru to focus on safer sharing of public paths | Times of India
- Mumbai: Deficit of 1.3 lakh buses in urban areas; need to push for quality and efficiency through PPPs | Times of India
Day 4
- WRI Connect Karo: Covid an opportunity to rethink cities | Hindustan Times
- Connect Karo 2021 | Drishti IAS
- Connect Karo-2021: ‘India habrá mejorado la infraestructura urbana en los próximos 30 años’ | F1 Mundial
Day 5
- Ageing public bus fleet an opportunity to roll out e-buses, says experts | Hindustan Times
- ‘Connect Karo’ calls for a resilient Kochi | The New Indian Express
- Study sees surge in Kochi mercury levels | The Times of India
- NMCG launches guidance note for urban riverfront development | ELETS Smart City