Centre for Environment and DevelopmentRecognised as Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation by
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India

Urban and Rural Development Studies

Urban development and city planning Urban & Rural Development

Building Better Cities & Resilient Communities

This Program Area focuses on research, training and consultancy services related to Urban and Rural Development Studies, with extensive experience in planning, infrastructure development and sustainable urban management.

CED has good experience in urban planning, preparation of City Development Plans, GIS maps for cities and Panchayats,GIS Master Plans for Cities, designs, estimates and master plans for solid waste and wastewater management, storm-water management and slum improvement programmes.CED has prepared Solid Waste Management Plans(SWM PLan)for 41 cities in Kerala.

The Centre is also engaged in research and technology development in urban and rural development sectors, including Urban Heritage and Urban Environment Management studies to support Urban Local Bodies in planning and managing these sectors.Engaged in Local level planning of Panchayats with community participation

Urban Planning
GIS Mapping
Community Development
Urban development and city planning
Sustainable rural and community development
Urban Development Planning • Research • Consultancy
Areas of Expertise

Integrated Approaches to Urban & Rural Development

CED combines planning, research, infrastructure management, environmental solutions and community development to support sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Urban Planning & Urban Development

Urban planning, City Development Plans and development strategies supporting sustainable growth of cities and urban regions.

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Urban Infrastructure Design & Management

Infrastructure planning, design and management covering solid waste and waste water management, storm water drainage and related urban services.

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Urban Energy Conservation

Research, assessment and strategies for energy efficiency and conservation within urban infrastructure and development systems.

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Urban Heritage & Environment Management

Studies supporting the conservation of urban heritage and responsible management of the urban environment.

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Rural Development Studies

Research and development initiatives focused on rural infrastructure, livelihoods, communities and sustainable rural development,primary environment care,etc

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Decentralized Planning Programmes

Supporting participatory and decentralized planning processes for local governments and communities.

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Urban Livelihoods & Social Development

Programmes addressing urban livelihoods, community development, social inclusion and improved quality of life.

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Solid Waste & Wastewater Management

Planning, design and implementation support for sustainable solid waste and wastewater management systems in Urban Local Bodies.

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Research & Appropriate Technology Development

Action research and technology development for emerging challenges in urban and Rural infrastructure, environment and development.

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Sustainable urban development and city infrastructure
Centre of Excellence Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
Centre of Excellence

Supporting Urban Local Bodies with Expertise & Innovation

CED was the Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India in the area of Urban Development,with focus on Solid Waste and Waste Water Management and the expertise developed during these period has been utilizedto provide technical and institutional support to Urban Local Bodies.

The Centre supports Urban Local Bodies in Solid Waste and Waste Water Management and undertakes action research and technology development as part of its Centre of Excellence activities.Providing Consulatncy Services for major Water Supply,Solid Waste Management and Waste Water Management projects funded by international agencies like JICA, World Bank, ADB, AIIB,KfW & GIZ Germany,etc

Urban Local Bodies
Solid Waste Management
Wastewater Management
Technology Development
Capacity Building & Training

Strengthening Local Governments Across States

CED is engaged in massive capacity building and training programmes for Urban Local Bodies across Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand, Rajasthan,Tamil Nadu,Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of LK Islands.

These programmes form part of various Flagship capacity building programs of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, supporting local institutions with knowledge, technical expertise and practical solutions.Also carried out Capacity Building and Training Programs for engineers supported by KfW, Germany and GIZ, Germany

Kerala
Odisha
Jharkhand
Bihar
West Bengal

Urban Local Bodies

Technical support and capacity building.

Training

Comprehensive capacity building programs.

Waste Management

Sustainable urban waste solutions.

Action Research

Research and technology development.

Field Experience

Decades of Experience in Urban Environmental Management

CED managed the 300 MT capacity solid waste processing plants of Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi City Corporations from 2008 to 2012, demonstrating its practical experience in large-scale urban waste management and environmental infrastructure.Technical support for implementing Biomining and Remedial Capping of Legacy Waste of Kadappa Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh