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There is now global evidence that it is cities and their immediate regions that drive economic growth. This report studies the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), which accommodates India’s foremost economic agglomeration, through an economic geography lens that closely synergizes with urban and regional planning and governance.

It investigates whether Delhi NCR’s industrial structure…

WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (previously EMBARQ India) has maintained a presence in Bengaluru since 2010. It has served as a key change agent for sustainable development, starting with mobility and moving more broadly to urban development, related services such as energy and water, and climate resilience. WRI India Ross Center’s long-term engagement across multiple sectors and…

This working paper examines the growth and challenges of public bicycle-sharing (PBS) systems in India, within the context of global efforts towards low-carbon transport. While many Indian cities initially adopted rental-based PBS systems with limited bicycle availability, Mysuru, Bhopal, and Pune emerged as pioneers, introducing innovative models based on public-private partnerships, smart…

Poor access (last-mile connectivity) to metro rail systems in India has contributed to lower-than-planned ridership, causing the underutilization of over US$25 billion in investments in the sector. There is little understanding of what metro commuters seek from their last-mile commute. This paper draws from a three-city survey of 7,200 metro commuters to understand current metro user…

WRI India’s webinar series on "Understanding Global Hydrogen Strategies" aim to facilitate an understanding of the various approaches taken by countries to develop a robust clean hydrogen ecosystem. The two-part webinar series held on August 10, 2022, and October 20, 2022, featured the participation of 10 countries from around the world. The discussions focused on the importance of expeditious…

The proceedings summarize the reflections of stakeholders from a 2-day workshop hosted in December 2022 by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), organized by WRI India in partnership with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA).

The workshop saw subject matter experts, community groups, urban practitioners and solution…

It is estimated that, between 2020 and 2030, India’s freight activity will increase fivefold (NITI Aayog et al. 2021). To meet the rising demand cost-effectively, we need to explore new forms of micro-mobility-based, last-mile freight modes with a focus on low-emissions cargo transportation and optimize existing vehicle stocks.

Currently, there is a significant gap between vehicle types…

The publication reflects the recommendations shared by stakeholders during INSIGHT 2022 – a two-day international conference organized by Convergence Energy Service Limited (CESL) and WRI India on September 15–16, 2022.

It also highlights the views of experts from a workshop on carbon markets held on September 14, 2022. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the World Bank…

The MS-Excel-based tool ‘Financial Analysis of Charging station (FACt)’ (the “Tool”) has been developed to help build an understanding of the business case for rolling out public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian context. It is a flexible, transparent, and user-friendly solution to the problem of conducting a quick preliminary assessment of the financial…

Urban freight transport is of crucial importance to the economic vitality of urban areas, providing both urban residents and businesses the necessary goods and services. Today, close to 71 percent of the freight transported in the country is completed on road. However, although it provides necessary commodities and services, freight transportation has a negative impact on metropolitan areas.…