Key Points:
- The India Infrastructure Report (IIR) 2023 focuses on urban planning and development in India.
- It is a collaborative effort by the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd. (iDeCK), and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
- The report criticizes existing urban planning methods, especially building restrictions, for creating unlivable cities and slums.
- It highlights how low floor space indices contribute to high-density development and urban sprawl.
About the Collaborating Organizations:
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Why in News:
- Recently, the India Infrastructure Report (IIR) 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was released.