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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India's urban population expected to almost double by 2050 to 951 million
World Bank has come up with a report titled Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India, prepared in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, offering a detailed look at the urbanization in the country and long-term effects of climate change on cities. It noted that Indias urban population is expected to almost double by 2050 to 951 million and more than 144 million new homes will be needed by 2070. However, intense heat waves and urban heat island effects are already causing temperatures in city centres to rise by over 3-4 degrees over surrounding areas. The rapid growth of built-up areas is also reducing cities capacity to absorb storm water, making them more vulnerable to floods. With over 50% of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban infrastructure by Capital Market - Live News
Scroll.in
23-07-2025
- Business
- Scroll.in
Indian cities may create 70% of new jobs by 2030, likely to lose $5 billion to floods yearly: Study
Indian cities are expected to create more than 70% of new jobs by 2030, but risk losing $5 billion annually from urban flooding, according to a new study by the World Bank and the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released on Tuesday. A report based on the study pointed out that the urban population is expected to nearly double to 951 million by 2050. It said that against the backdrop of the rapid growth, climate change and the patterns of urbanisation were putting cities at increasing risk of flooding, caused by intense rainfall and extreme heat. Without adaptation measures, losses due to urban floods could reach between $14 billion and $30 billion by 2070, it added. The report also highlighted the growing threat of pluvial flooding, or flash flooding, in Indian cities. The risk of such events is expected to increase by 3.6 times to 7 times by 2070. 'The increasingly uncertain and intense rainfall associated with climate change and more erratic monsoons together with increases in areas of impervious surfaces associated with urban expansion is creating frequent flooding, resulting in damage and service disruptions,' the report stated. The population of those exposed to a once-in-100-year flood could increase four times from 11.1 million in 2023 to 46.4 million by 2070, it added. The report also flagged rising heat stress in Indian cities, warning that heat-related deaths could double to more than three lakh each year by 2050. Shifting working hours to early morning and late afternoon, urban greening, early warning systems and cool roofs can save more than 1.3 lakh lives, it said. It pointed out that exposure to dangerously hot conditions in 10 cities – Pune, Hyderabad, Surat, Lucknow, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata – has increased by 71%. The report said Indian cities need timely climate resilience measures, including risk assessments, planning and investing in resilient infrastructure and services and disaster preparedness with a particular focus on disaster-prone areas and vulnerable populations. However, it said that the cost of building resilient, low-carbon urban development is 'well beyond current municipal spending and greatly exceeds current financing capacity'. 'Under a conservative urbanisation scenario of reaching 43% urbanisation by 2050 and 52% by 2070, the total estimated investment needs of developing new urban infrastructure and services that incorporate climate-resilient, low-carbon approaches are projected to be $2.4 trillion by 2050 and $10.9 trillion by 2070,' said the report. Several municipal governments will benefit from improving their ability to conduct detailed risk assessment, risk-sensitive land use planning and improving fiscal and fiduciary capacity to execute resilient capital investment projects, it pointed out.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
World Bank Report: By 2030, Indian cities to create 70% of jobs but may lose $5 bn to floods; need greater autonomy to counter climate risks
Indian cities will need some autonomy to invest effectively in climate change adaptation and mitigation, according to Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Country Director for India. Cities with more decision-making power have performed better than average, he said on Tuesday at the launch of a report on building urban climate resilience. The report, prepared by the World Bank in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, estimates Indian cities will require $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient infrastructure and services. 'In order for cities to invest in resilience, adaptation, and mitigation, they need to have some kind of autonomy to make decisions and implement them. Some people think this can be achieved only by fully implementing the 74th Amendment, others disagree,' Kouame said at a media briefing. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to strengthen local self-governance. However, official audits as recently as 2022 have found that several states have yet to fully implement its provisions. While the World Bank does not have an official view on this, Kouame said 'some version' of the 74th Amendment could be considered. 'It doesn't have to be implemented in the same fashion across all states. It depends on local conditions and several other factors,' he added. 'The truth is that when you look across India, cities that have been given autonomy by the states to make decisions and manage themselves have done well. They've done better than average. They've been able to mobilise resources, monetise assets, and increase sources of revenue,' Kouame said, adding that devolution of power also improves accountability. The report titled Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India projects that the country's urban population will nearly double to 951 million by 2050, and that by 2030, cities will account for 70 per cent of all new employment generated. In addition to the rapid pace of urbanisation, Indian cities will face two major shocks in a business-as-usual scenario — flooding and extreme heat — according to Asmita Tiwari, who co-authored the report with Natsuko Kikutake. 'We found that the flood risk is growing rapidly. Not only are cities growing into areas that are exposed to flooding, they are also building more concrete structures and pavings that restrict the amount of rainwater the ground can absorb,' Tiwari said, referring to pluvial flooding. According to the report, annual pluvial flood-related losses can amount to $5 billion by 2030 and $30 billion by 2070 if cities don't invest in adaptation. A conservative estimate for supporting 60 per cent of high-risk cities with flood resilience measures over the next 15 years is $150 billion, it added. 'We also looked into 10 large cities in India, from the period 1983-1990 to 2010-2016, and found that exposure to dangerous extreme heat stress has increased by 71 per cent. Along with that, there is the urban heat island impact — which makes cities warmer at night because they have concrete structures and roads that absorb heat and release it at night,' Tiwari said. Heat-related deaths can double to over 3 lakh each year by 2050 due to global warming and the urban heat island phenomenon, the report said. Measures like shifting working hours to early morning and late afternoon, urban greening, early warning systems, and cool roofs can save over 1.3 lakh lives, it added. The report makes several recommendations for national- and state-level interventions, including boosting private sector engagement, creating a financing roadmap, and setting standards to build municipal capacities. For cities, it calls for risk evaluation and the mobilisation of capital — including private investment — to support mitigation and adaptation efforts. Aggam Walia is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, reporting on power, renewables, and mining. His work unpacks intricate ties between corporations, government, and policy, often relying on documents sourced via the RTI Act. Off the beat, he enjoys running through Delhi's parks and forests, walking to places, and cooking pasta. ... Read More
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Derabassi surpasses Mohali in waste management, cleanliness
Mohali: In a notable shift in urban sanitation rankings, Derabassi—a satellite town of Mohali—has outperformed Mohali city in key cleanliness parameters, particularly in door-to-door garbage collection and source segregation. According to the latest results released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Derabassi scored a perfect 100% in five categories, while Mohali managed full marks in only four. Derabassi emerged as the top performer in door-to-door garbage collection (100%) and source segregation (60%), the highest scores among all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the district. In stark contrast, Mohali Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest scores in these two crucial areas—32% in garbage collection and 24% in segregation. Derabassi MC president Asha Upneja attributed the success to a well-coordinated fleet of garbage collectors and sustained public awareness efforts. "Our teams actively encourage residents to segregate waste at the source. Door-to-door collection is carried out diligently, which helped us achieve 100% in Swachh Survekshan," she said. In addition to its waste management success, Derabassi also scored 100% in the cleanliness of residential areas, market zones, and water bodies, reinforcing its commitment to holistic urban hygiene. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo by Taboola by Taboola Meanwhile, Mohali city, despite achieving 100% in cleanliness of residential areas, market zones, public toilets, and water bodies, continues to lag in foundational waste management practices. This disparity is further highlighted by the performance of other ULBs in the district—Zirakpur, Banur, Kurali, and Kharar—which all scored higher than Mohali in garbage collection and District report card CITY - CATEGORY Door-to-door garbage collection Source Segregation Waste Generation Remediation of dumpsites Cleanliness of residential areas Cleanliness of market areas Cleanliness of water bodies Cleanliness of public toilets SAS NAGAR 32% 24% 57% 85% 100% 100% 100% 100% Kurali 73% 30% 90% 100% 100% 100% 0% 50% Zirakpur 30% 28% 99% 72% 100% 100% 0% 50% Banur 32% 39% 15% 100% 100% 100% 0% 75% Derabassi 100% 60% 66% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% Kharar 72% 30% 19% 57% 88% 80% 0% 100% Nayagaon 40% 30% 0% 0% 100% 100% 0% 100%
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 19th July 2025
Human touch inevitable in AI era This has reference to the article 'Why drones and AI can't quickly find missing flood victims'. Over the decades all types of calamities are handled by human beings. As a result, there has been a repeat of the sequences and methods. During such calamities, the government and social service organizers do their best to bring such situations to normal. However, the mental agonies of people who lose their properties and kin continue as no one can heal it. When Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones must work efficiently they shall be fed with a lot of information which is time-consuming. Human Intelligence had been in vogue for over centuries and suppressing human intelligence is unwise. Technical experts need to test and experiment the AI and drones that are used during calamities. Those found with a success rate that is above 70 per cent shall be certified for use. One should know that in Shankar's film 'Robot' all such practical problems are duly addressed. Let us welcome the efficient machinery for all pericytial works. Gudipati Anirudh, Secunderabad-11 Hyd's clean city ranking is a sham I am not only amused but also shocked that Hyderabad has secured the sixth rank in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-25 cleanest city list as evolved by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The report card mentions 100 per cent in door-to-door collection of waste which is a totally bogus claim. Residents are paying anywhere between Rs 100 and 150 (in some places it may be Rs 50-75) to waste collectors but they are mostly irregular and sometimes absent for more than two days. After GHMC had done away with garbage bins at various points, the situation has worsened as residents have no idea where to put waste accumulated during their absence. On such days, street dogs have a field day and enter houses to look for leftover food. It is better to stop this bogus ranking system (Hyd sixth cleanest city among 40 with population of over 10 lakh) and officials who have gone to receive the award should introspect whether the city is clean. N Nagarajan, Hyderabad We need unity, not uniformity This is in reference to the article 'Hindi & politics of Regionalism' (July 18), which rightly highlights the misuse of language identity for political gains. Politicization of Hindi imposition, especially during elections, distracts from real governance issues like education, health, and employment. India's strength lies in its diversity — linguistic, regional, and cultural. The idea of promoting Hindi should never mean suppressing other languages. Language must be a bridge, not a barrier. The need of the hour is not uniformity, but unity through mutual respect and equal promotion of all Indian languages. Chetan Malvi, Raipur A welcome eco-friendly KMF initiative Nandini Milk, Karnataka Milk Federation's (KMF) popular brand, is set to transform its milk packets into eco-friendly ones in the coming days. The new biodegradable milk packets are made from corn starch, sugarcane and other plant-based materials. Unlike conventional polythene packets that take over 500 years to decompose, these eco-friendly alternatives break down naturally within 90 days and can even be converted into organic fertiliser. All the cooperative dairy farms in other states should take cue from KMF to aid a sustainable environment. Nagendra Kumar Vempalli, Bengaluru Best ranking ever for Hyd Kudos to Hyderabad for securing the sixth rank in the national Swachh Survekshan 2024 survey, its highest-ever position among over 4,500 cities across India. The GHMC has rightly earned recognition as the 'most promising clean city' of Telangana. Through consistent efforts in door-to-door waste collection, cleanliness of residential and market areas, effective dump-site remediation, and maintaining hygiene around water bodies and public toilets, the city has demonstrated remarkable improvement in urban sanitation. Additionally, Hyderabad is set to join the elite '7-Star Garbage-Free' cities, apart from having earned the 'water plus' certification for the fourth consecutive time. These achievements are a tribute to the collective dedication of sanitation workers, civic officials, and citizen participation. Dr Krishna Kumar Vepakamma, Hyderabad-45
