Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

India's urban infrastructure is set for a major transformation with an estimated ₹70 lakh crore of investment by 2035, as highlighted by Madhav Pai from our member organisation WRI India. Madhav's insights shed light on the critical need for smart, sustainable solutions that can accommodate rapid urban growth. It's time to invest in resilient, future-ready urban landscapes! 🏙️💡 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dJWEBfxV #UrbanDevelopment #SmartCities #Sustainability #Infrastructure #MadhavPai #WRIIndia #FutureOfCities Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

🌟Exciting Opportunity at The Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)!🌟 We're looking for a Coordinator - Knowledge and Fellowship to join our mission of transforming urban development in Tier II and Tier III Indian cities. If you have a passion for urban planning, public policy and creating meaningful change, we would like to hear from you! 🗓 Application Deadline: 10th December, 2024 For more details, check out the attached job description. #JobOpportunity #Knowledge #Fellowship #JoinUs #HiringAlert #Urban Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

2 days to go for our webinar on Understanding Urban Climate Action in India! ✨ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKHSenCM We look forward to seeing you there! #UrbanClimateAction #ClimateChange #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateWebinar

🌟Exciting Opportunity at The Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)!🌟 We're looking for a Partnerships and Communications Manager to join our mission of transforming urban development in Tier II and Tier III Indian cities. If you have a passion for urban planning, public policy, and communication, we want to hear from you! 🗓 Application Deadline: 30th November, 2024 For more details, check out the attached job description. #JobOpportunity #Communication #JoinUs #HiringAlert #Urban Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

✨Join Us for a Webinar on Understanding Urban Climate Action in India ✨ 🗓️ Date: November 22, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM IST Speakers: 🎤 Shruti Narayan - C40 Cities 🎤 Jaya Dhindaw - WRI India Moderator: 🎙️Akshay Agarwal - Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPK5wGah We look forward to seeing you there! #UrbanClimateAction #ClimateChange #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateWebinar Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

Inauguration of the first ever U-CAN Fellowship Programme!✨ U-CAN recently inaugurated its fellowship for an all women mid-career and social entrepreneur cohort. The engaging session saw fellows introducing each other and getting an overview of the year long journey that lies ahead. No one could have captured our sentiment on U-CAN’s inaugural women fellowship cohort better than Dr. Anita Patil-Deshmukh of PUKAR during the inauguration of the fellowship. Grateful for this sentiment! #UCANFellowship #WomenEntrepreneurs #MidCareer #SocialEntrepreneurs #LeadershipJourney #Inspiration #WomenEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement Siddharth Pandit | Janaagraha | Safetipin | Shelter Associates NGO | Artha Global | Reap Benefit | Aanchal Aggarwal | Aashima Arora | Anwesha Bhattacharya | Manisha Bisht | Ramya M.A | Sharathappriyaa Venkatesan | Shubhi Kesarwani | Shreya Krishnan | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

Celebrating our members Janaagraha and Praja Foundation!🎉 The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has established five working groups tasked with recommending governance reforms to enhance city management across India. As knowledge partners, Praja Foundation and Janaagraha alongside other institutions, will support the effort to create frameworks for municipal law amendments, recruitment policies, and participatory urban practices. Focused on improving accountability, governance structures, and urban planning, these groups will explore reforms at both political and administrative levels, redefine parastatal roles, and bolster local capacity building. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/guiMJnMW #CityManagement #MoHUA #UrbanReforms #LocalGovernance Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

Exciting news for urban planners!🌟 The C40 Cities Climate Action Guide is your go-to playbook for designing cities that are greener, resilient, and future-ready. Think compact, vibrant neighborhoods with bustling streets for people—not just cars. Envision renewable energy hubs, lush green spaces soaking up carbon, and climate solutions that lift everyone, especially vulnerable communities. Collaboration and creativity can transform urban landscapes into climate champions! Dive into these powerful strategies and be the change for our cities' sustainable future. 🌍✨ Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/gXMmYRww #UrbanPlanning #GreenCities #ResilientCommunities #ClimateAction Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

U-CAN Member Highlight series ⭐ This week we look at the incredible work done by Shelter Associates NGO in supporting PMAY’s Beneficiary-Led Construction Initiative in Maharashtra's Kohlapur 🏠 In Kolhapur, under the PMAY-U’s beneficiary-led construction program, slum dwellers are building new homes, leaving behind makeshift shelters. This first-of-its-kind project in the city, facilitated by Shelter Associates, ensures legal property ownership through individual land plots for each family. Beneficiaries receive ₹2.5 lakh financial aid, supplementing it with bank loans. Despite challenges like administrative delays and land ownership issues, the project stands out as a successful model for slum redevelopment, with key support from local leaders and organizations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVFc2i7A #PMAY #HousingForAll #SlumRedevelopment #AffordableHousing #UrbanDevelopment #Kolhapur #HousingInitiative #CommunityTransformation Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)

The Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN) conducted a webinar on Community Engagement on 18 October, 2024 with Sarah Misra , Senior Director, Fundraising, Finance, and Partnerships, Reap Benefit and Santosh Nargund , Head - Participatory Governance, Janaagraha. The session explored community engagement in our cities with panellists who have successfully demonstrated approaches to involve communities in problem solving. Here are some of the interesting insights that emerged from the discussion: 💡Community Formation and Civic Action: The discussion highlighted the importance of community organisation in addressing local issues and collaborating with government entities for sustainable solutions. Examples like the Karnataka Ward Samithi Balaga initiative illustrate the effectiveness of organised local action. 💡Need for Citizen Participation: True participative democracy requires active citizen engagement beyond just voting. It involves holding the government accountable and collaborating with it to address community issues. 💡Barriers to Citizen Engagement: Key challenges include the lack of mentorship, absence of consistent community structures, limited skills, absence of a common platform for civic engagement and a need for encouragement. 💡Engaging Local Representatives: Direct engagement with local elected officials can expedite problem-solving, whereas bypassing local channels often results in delays. 💡Gender and Participation: Contrary to common assumptions, young girls from underserved communities are actively participating in civic initiatives like waste management and menstrual hygiene, comprising 55% of the participants. To access the full webinar please click here: https://lnkd.in/giBUn5Kn #ParticipatoryGovernance #LocalGovernance #CommunityBuilding #YouthEngagement #SustainableCities #InclusiveCities #CivicAction Siddharth Pandit | Urban Collective Action Network (U-CAN)