New Delhi, December 14, 2024: The World Intellectual Foundation (WIF), a prominent Delhi-based think tank, launched its much-anticipated report, “Delhi: A City in Crisis”, at the iconic PMML, Teen Murti Bhawan.

Prepared under the guidance of Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra, Former Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the report examines critical governance gaps in the capital, including pollution, infrastructure shortcomings, public health and education deficiencies, and urban development challenges. It also proposes policy recommendations emphasizing collaborative governance, technology-driven solutions, and a citizen-centric approach to address these pressing issues.

The report reflects WIF’s mission to produce actionable research and foster multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening governance in India. Speaking on the report’s significance, WIF representatives underscored the need for coordinated efforts to resolve Delhi’s deepening crises and ensure sustainable urban development.

The event saw an esteemed gathering of policymakers and thought leaders, including Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Former Governor of Assam and Nagaland; Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog; Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Union Minister of State; Shri Sanjiv N. Sahai, Director of PMML; Shri Pankaj Pushkar, Former MLA; and Shri Sudhanshu Mittal, alongside legislators and representatives from civil society.

In his remarks, Justice Mishra emphasized the report’s focus on actionable solutions, while other dignitaries lauded WIF’s commitment to addressing Delhi’s governance challenges through evidence-based policy frameworks.

The comprehensive report is available on WIF’s website at www.wifdelhi.org, offering insights and pathways for stakeholders to work towards a more resilient and sustainable Delhi.

New Delhi, December 14, 2024: The World Intellectual Foundation (WIF), a prominent Delhi-based think tank, launched its much-anticipated report, “Delhi: A City in Crisis”, at the iconic PMML, Teen Murti Bhawan.

Prepared under the guidance of Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra, Former Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the report examines critical governance gaps in the capital, including pollution, infrastructure shortcomings, public health and education deficiencies, and urban development challenges. It also proposes policy recommendations emphasizing collaborative governance, technology-driven solutions, and a citizen-centric approach to address these pressing issues.

The report reflects WIF’s mission to produce actionable research and foster multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening governance in India. Speaking on the report’s significance, WIF representatives underscored the need for coordinated efforts to resolve Delhi’s deepening crises and ensure sustainable urban development.

The event saw an esteemed gathering of policymakers and thought leaders, including Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Former Governor of Assam and Nagaland; Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog; Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Union Minister of State; Shri Sanjiv N. Sahai, Director of PMML; Shri Pankaj Pushkar, Former MLA; and Shri Sudhanshu Mittal, alongside legislators and representatives from civil society.

In his remarks, Justice Mishra emphasized the report’s focus on actionable solutions, while other dignitaries lauded WIF’s commitment to addressing Delhi’s governance challenges through evidence-based policy frameworks.

The comprehensive report is available on WIF’s website at www.wifdelhi.org, offering insights and pathways for stakeholders to work towards a more resilient and sustainable Delhi.