Urban Acres

Kolkata is poised to join a select group of Indian metropolitan regions pursuing a multi-airport model, with plans advancing for a new greenfield aviation facility near Kalyani in Nadia district. The proposal signals a significant shift in how eastern India’s largest urban economy is preparing for future passenger demand, regional connectivity and long-term urban expansi...

A major riverfront restoration initiative in Kolkata is set to reshape one of the city’s most culturally significant waterfront precincts, with authorities and private-sector partners joining hands to upgrade the historic Kumartuli Ghat before the upcoming Durga Puja season. The project seeks to improve public access, strengthen ageing infrastructure and preserve an impo...

West Bengal is preparing for a new phase of industrial growth with discussions centred on securing significant infrastructure support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a move that could strengthen the state’s manufacturing ambitions while improving connectivity, logistics and urban services. The proposed collaboration reflects a broader effort to position eastern In...

Kolkata’s economic resurgence is increasingly being linked to the condition of its urban systems rather than industrial investment alone, as planners, economists and policymakers turn their attention to land governance, infrastructure modernisation and metropolitan planning. The debate has gained momentum amid renewed expectations of economic growth in West Bengal and a ...

A spell of intense storms and heavy rainfall has once again disrupted daily life across Kolkata, bringing renewed attention to the city’s preparedness for extreme weather events. The severe conditions led to waterlogging, transport disruptions, damage to public infrastructure and safety concerns in several neighbourhoods, highlighting the increasing challenges that clima...