Transforming India

He stressed that the government should be an enabler and a smart regulator to enable the private sector to deliver efficient services across sectors.

'India can recast global narrative; needs 8-10% growth'

"India needs to growth at 8-10 percent over next 20 years if it is to create jobs for youthful population, if it is to reduce tremendous under-employment and if it is to achieve inclusive growth including significant shift of people from low level income group to middle income group which is what China achieved," he said.

How digital revolution can push financial inclusion

In a CNBC-TV18 panel interview, a number of star speakers came together to discuss what India is and can do to push financial inclusion through the digital revolution.

Striving for a Bharat that is both Swachh and Sustainable

The question that seems to be bothering the planners is that as the cities grow further, where will be the space to dump the waste

India's renewed tryst with renewable energy

India will remain one of the world‘s largest energy consumers and energy importers because of the huge population, which currently exceeds 1.2 billion people

Going the renewable way

If India is to reduce pressure on its conventional energy sources, it has to harness renewable energy

The Gaping hole in India's plate

Curbing wastage would have a direct impact on food prices, and thus it is of utmost importance

Reconnecting India by air

On a not-so chilly Saturday evening back in 1911; a 23-something French pilot took off into the sky on an uneasy contraption with the sole intention of accomplishing a task which would etch his name in history forever.

Transforming Cities, Transforming India: Role of CSR

This episode of Transforming Cities, Transforming India focuses on the role of corporate social responsibility in India.

Building inclusive cities is the need of the hour

As India stands on the cusp of an urban revolution, what with the government planning to create smart cities across the country, it must ensure that the new cities that are being created are inclusive and sustainable as well.

What exactly is it that makes a city smart

If India is to produce smart cities of international standards, it has to judiciously invest in the right kind of technologies

Watch: Transforming Cities, Transforming India

This episode of Transforming Cities, Transforming India focuses on our response to natural as well as medical emergencies.

(Eco)Logically speaking: Why green buildings make sense

There are two ways to make a building green, one is to plan it green even before it is built, or make turn an existing building green

Smart cities need smart transport solutions

It is imperative that future cities include transport system in their blueprint itself and not treat it as an independent entity

Indian Aviation: Bringing India closer to a better tomorrow

This week we take a look at the future of Indian aviation sector which is on a high growth trajectory and is expected to be the largest aviation market by 2030.

India's big smart city challenge

In a country such as India, that witnesses unchecked migration to urban areas, creation of smart cities is nothing short of a landmark move

Green infrastructure: Way ahead for India's smart cities

Over the years, even as Indian cities have experienced tremendous growth in population, the infrastructure upgrades have been sporadic

Transforming Cities, Transforming India: Transport system

This episode of Transforming Cities, Transforming India focuses on local mass transportation system and airports.

Building sustainable cities

We will need to find cities that can accommodate some 433 million Indians that will get added in the next three decades

How well do you know green building certifications

Various standards and certifications have been developed to identify sustainable constructions. They not only help you create and recognize environment-friendly buildings but also act as reference points for buildings aspiring to become sustainable

'Building' an energy-efficient world

Buildings are responsible for 32 per cent total energy consumption

Urbanization 2.0: Building into the skies

Besides altering the city‘s architectural landscape and skyline, skyscrapers make economic use of space and minimize urban sprawl

Transforming India: Energy efficient buildings

It is common sense and common knowledge that we all need to conserve energy but actually making the changes in our lifestyles and in the buildings that we reside in and work in are much easier said than done.

Transforming Cities, Transforming India: Cold chain infra

India is the world's largest milk producer and the world‘s second largest grower of fruits and vegetables but it is also the world‘s biggest waster of food.

Need of the hour: Fire safety & electronic security

This episode of Transforming Cities, Transforming India is focusing on the importance of fire safety & electronic security.