Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence

10/03/2026

Looking for practical ways to strengthen community participation in urban development?

Explore the Participatory Toolkits now available on the CURE website! These toolkits are designed to support practitioners, city officials, community groups, and development professionals in engaging communities more effectively and ensuring that local voices are included in planning and decision-making processes.

From facilitation methods to participatory exercises and community engagement approaches, the toolkits provide practical guidance that can be applied across different urban contexts.

Visit the CURE website to access and download the toolkits and start building more inclusive and participatory cities.

https://cureindia.org/publications.html

10/03/2026

Looking for practical ways to strengthen community participation in urban development?

Explore the Participatory Toolkits now available on the CURE website! These toolkits are designed to support practitioners, city officials, community groups, and development professionals in engaging communities more effectively and ensuring that local voices are included in planning and decision-making processes.

From facilitation methods to participatory exercises and community engagement approaches, the toolkits provide practical guidance that can be applied across different urban contexts.

Visit the CURE website to access and download the toolkits and start building more inclusive and participatory cities.

https://cureindia.org/publications.html

10/03/2026

Looking for practical ways to strengthen community participation in urban development?

Explore the Participatory Toolkits now available on the CURE website! These toolkits are designed to support practitioners, city officials, community groups, and development professionals in engaging communities more effectively and ensuring that local voices are included in planning and decision-making processes.

From facilitation methods to participatory exercises and community engagement approaches, the toolkits provide practical guidance that can be applied across different urban contexts.

Visit the CURE website to access and download the toolkits and start building more inclusive and participatory cities.

https://cureindia.org/publications.html

Explore CURE’s publications on urban development, sanitation, housing, community data, and inclusive city planning in India.

01/11/2025

At Dastan-e-Barapullah event, in photo exhibition, visitors were captivated by powerful visuals portraying life and transformation in slum communities along the Barapullah drain.

The exhibition showcased impactful interventions that are reshaping these neighborhoods — fostering dignity, resilience, and sustainable change.

A compelling visual story of community-driven transformation. 💚

-e-Barapullah

15/10/2025

at Dastan-e-Barapullah, a spellbinding Dastangoi performance, “Dastan-e-Yamuna: the Story of Sewa Camp and Barapullah,” written and performed by Ms. Aamina Sayeda and Ms. Meera Rizvi, took the audience on a moving journey from the Dwapaur Yug to Mughal era to today.
The performance portrayed the Yamuna not just as a river, but as a vital part of our lives, highlighted its loss of purity, and celebrated Sewa Camp’s initiatives, a story of resilience, community, and renewal that left everyone deeply captivated.

15/10/2025

At Dastan-e-Barapullah at Alliance Française de Delhi, a powerful nukkad natak by children from community captivated the audience.

Directed by Mr. Amit Kumar Sinha and supported by Mr. Irfan Khan from Jamghat- A Group of Street Children , the performance creatively showcased collective responsibility in waste management and the revival of urban water bodies. The engaging act sparked reflection and earned enthusiastic applause, reminding us all that change begins with the community.

Renu Khosla || Barsha Poricha, PhD || Siddharth Pandey

15/10/2025

An insightful panel discussion held yesterday at Dastan-e-Barapullah brought together leading experts to reimagine the future of urban water resilience.

Moderated by Dr. Barsha Poricha, Director (Technical), CURE, the conversation brought together insightful perspectives from Mr. Jagan Shah, Dr. A.K. Gosain, Dr. Suchismita Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Renu Khosla, Ms. Vandana Bhatnagar, and Mr. Tara Chand, who delved into the intersections of policy, people, and practice.

From inclusive governance and community voices to institutional strengthening, youth awareness, and financing mechanisms, the discussion reimagined how collaboration and local action can restore Delhi’s water heritage and build resilient, water-secure cities for the future.

13/10/2025

Be part of Dastan-e-Barapullah — a journey of community-led transformation and revival of the River Yamuna 🌊💧
Experience stories of resilience through dialogue, art, and collective action that celebrate communities driving sustainable change for cleaner, inclusive, and resilient cities.

17/06/2025

🕓 Duration: 6–8 weeks
📍 Location: New Delhi
📅 Start Date: Starting Soon

📩 How to Apply:
Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Internship Application”

17/06/2025

🟢 Internship Alert! | Join the CURE Team

We’re excited to announce that internship applications are now open at CURE! If you’re a student or young professional passionate about community development, this is your chance to create real, on-ground impact.

We’re looking for individuals with a strong interest in:
🔸 Social Work
🔸 Urban Studies
🔸 Waste Management
🔸 Water Management
🔸 And related development fields

This is a hands-on learning opportunity where you’ll be part of active fieldwork, contribute to live development projects, and gain valuable real-world experience.

🕓 Duration: 6–8 weeks
📍 Location: New Delhi
📅 Start Date: Starting Soon

As an intern, you will:
✔️ Participate in field visits to project sites
✔️ Support ongoing development projects
✔️ Assist with documentation, reporting, and project coordination

📩 How to Apply:
Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Internship Application”

17/04/2025

📚✨ 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

On April 15th, PM SHRI Composite School, Kalwari proudly inaugurated its upgraded facilities — a 2-story Multi-Purpose Hall with a Library & Kitchen, equipped classrooms, child-friendly infrastructure, modern sanitation with DEWAT, advanced drinking water, rainwater harvesting, solar power, and a vibrant, safe, and fun-filled environment for children. 🌱🏫⚡💧📖

This transformation is the result of a partnership between れんげ国際ボランティア会 , Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Embassy of Japan in India and Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence . The CURE Team with support from the Department of Basic Education Uttar Pradesh and the local community, designed an inclusive, child-friendly, and sustainable learning spaces - positioning PM SHRI Kalwari as a model for impactful educational development.

This milestone fuels our shared commitment to building a healthier, more educated, and empowered generation. 🙌 Let’s continue creating partnerships that transform learning and inspire futures.