India Infrastructure Report 2023

Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023.

Why in the News?

Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development.

What is India Infrastructure Report?

1) The report focused on wide range of various complex issues related to urban planning and development along with solutions to make Indian cities sustainable.

2) It is a collaborative effort of the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd. (iDeCK) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).

What are the Key highlights of the India Infrastructure Report 2023?

1) Role of digital technology– The report highlights the transformative role of digital technology in shaping India’s urban landscape with focus on areas like smart cities.

2) Financing urban development– It examines the financial dimensions of urban development, with a special emphasis on public-private partnerships (PPPs). The report also analyses the financial sustainability of urban local bodies.

3) Component of effective urban governance- Report focuses on transient-oriented development, regulation of floor space and land prices, etc.

4) It also laid out a roadmap on how to improve the existing cities through urban redevelopment which merited the attention of planners and policy-makers.

What is the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)?

1) NIUA, established in 1976, is a Central Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

2) It has been bridging the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization and suggest ways and mechanisms to address urban challenges in the country

UPSC Syllabus- Governance/ Reports and Indices