Learnings from a 4 decade old Commission on Urbanisation? | S2E45
***Support the podcast, become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksnReFEAAK47cTVZBVQJrw/join On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, host of the podcast talk to Jagan Shah Urban Expert and ex director of NIUA about the National Commission on Urbanisation setup almost 4 decades ago whose report was never made public. The report is quite revolutionary when it comes to its observations. We look back at some highlights from this commission. This conversation delves into the historical context and ongoing challenges of urbanization in India, focusing on the National Commission on Urbanization's report from 1988. It highlights the importance of social justice, the role of the state, and the need for innovative housing solutions to address urban poverty and inequality. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of revisiting foundational ideas about urban planning and development to create inclusive cities that accommodate all citizens, particularly the marginalized and poor. This conversation delves into the complexities of urbanization in India, focusing on housing, rental markets, and the need for effective urban planning. The speaker emphasizes the importance of community involvement in housing development, the challenges posed by current rental laws, and the necessity of institutional reforms to address urban issues. The discussion also highlights the significance of public interest and the need for a planning mindset to tackle the urbanization challenge effectively. - Keywords urbanization, India, National Commission on Urbanization, housing, social justice, urban poverty, city planning, migration, state responsibility, market economy, urbanization, housing, rental housing, public interest, urban planning, institutional challenges, community development, affordable housing, urban governance, public good — Sound Bites "A city be for everybody?" "The importance of urbanization to India." "The problem of housing sits at the heart of urbanization." "The poor will build appropriately, more frugally." "Affordable housing blocks don't get occupied." "The need for rental housing is extremely important." ——— Chapters 00:00 The Genesis of Urbanization in India 02:55 The Legacy of the National Commission on Urbanization 05:50 Understanding Urban Poverty and Housing Challenges 09:09 Social Justice and Urban Development 11:57 The Role of the State in Urbanization 14:52 Revisiting Housing Models and Market Dynamics 32:09 Building Homes: A Community Approach 34:34 The Importance of Rental Housing 37:21 Institutional Challenges in Urban Planning 40:42 The Role of Public Interest in Urban Development 44:58 Revisiting the Concept of Public Good 49:42 The Need for Effective Urban Planning 55:34 Reimagining Urban Governance and Planning ———— Stock video and picture credits to various contributors. All rights belong to respective owners. Show notes generated by Riverside AI. ————— Listen to other video-pods on this topic and subscribe to the channel Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EYcxIPGW0UQvmkk67Ox0x?si=efbf1c2c47d449be Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oorulabs-podcast/id1682407685 YouTube link: YouTube.com/@oorulabs Website: https://podcast.oorulabs.com Join this WhatsApp community to receive updates on OoruLabs Podcast https://chat.whatsapp.com/HquObSYDOFz5DXP6TEh07W
