Part 5 of the article series details how international funding is aiding the growth and development of Smart Cities in India The Indian government requires funds to develop Smart cities. Instead of burdening tax payers, the key to increase national treasury is to encourage existing global tie-ups & form new associations. The Union government has […]
4th article in the series focuses on Government initiatives and funding of Smart Cities in India The objective of the smart city mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, decent quality of life, clean & sustainable environment and include application of ‘smart solutions’. Government has come up with various initiatives to support the […]
3rd article in the series features various strategies adopted by the Smart Cities’ Mission to improve, revive, extend & create a smarter India Technology with democratic governance has paved a way for economic growth in India. The Smart Cities Initiative aims to rejuvenate the identity/ character of many existing Tier 1, Tier 2 cities and […]
In part 2 of the Smart Cities series, we take a look at selection criteria, implementation and launch of the program. The pillars of ‘Smart Cities’ are green environment & utilities, smart buildings, e-governance, transportation, healthcare, water & waste management, smart urban planning, IT and communications, public safety, education and clean energy. Criteria for entry […]
In this multi- part series on Smart Cities, we take a look at SMART Cities in India- its relevance, components, strategy, funding, key challenges and finally the role of real estate investments. The first article talks about what is a Smart City. India’s population is increasing rapidly; in fact the urban populace is expected to […]
The last in the Green Buildings series, this article updates you on lesser known clean resources, and the latest happenings in this green and sustainable revolution. To make buildings environmentally sustainable, some key factors such as clean and efficient renewable energy sources (solar panels, windmills and geothermal energy), options such as rainwater harvesting and waste […]
In part 2 of the series on green building, we take a look at the current status of transformation towards sustainability in India and across the world Indian context: The world average construction rate is at 5.2% vis-a-vis India’s 10%. With vertical gardens, radiation cooling towers and geothermal insulation, the concept of green buildings has […]
In this three part series, we bring to you the latest trends in the ‘green’ transformation taking place all over the world; our focus being green and sustainable buildings. One of the significant contributors to environmental change is the real estate industry. Commercial and residential buildings emit 40% of the total greenhouse gas emissions along […]
Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Wellness) Regulation 1992, employers have a legal duty to ensure, the health, safety and welfare of all employees, and anyone who uses their premises. The law establishes regulations to eliminate personal injuries and illnesses from occurring in the workplace. It is important for employers to take the necessary steps […]
Remote working is no more a trend and has been adopted whole heartedly across segments, companies and geographies. As remote work culture comprises of employees working from any place beyond an official work setup, remote work is synonymously used for people telecommuting, working from home, mobile, virtually, or cloud working. Apart from the obvious benefit […]
