The North-East is urbanising differently than the rest of India, and this distinction is its greatest opportunity. Across India’s eight North-Eastern states, a consequential shift toward urban life is underway. The region is home to 45.7 million people, spread across challenging terrain with a population density of just 175 per sq km, less than half… Continue reading Urbanization in North-East India: A New Frontier for Growth
Category: Centre for Urban Transitions (ICUT)
ICUT’s insights on urban governance, city planning, capacity building, and innovative approaches shaping resilient, inclusive, and future-ready cities for India’s growth and development.
Urbanization in North-East India: A New Frontier for Growth
Risk of Rapid Delivery
On 3 April 2026, the Delhi edition of The Indian Express carried a tragic news item. A young food delivery agent, while completing his last delivery around 2 am, was hit by a reportedly speeding Mercedes and was killed on the spot. A young life was prematurely lost. The Rise of Rapid Delivery Culture Unfortunately,… Continue reading Risk of Rapid Delivery

