NCDS Hosts Global Scholars to Re-envision River Governance

The Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar, organized a special academic lecture titled “River and Development – A River is Not Just a Body of Water”, bringing together academicians, researchers, students, and policy scholars for a rigorous and reflective engagement on the multidimensional role of rivers in development, ecology, culture, and governance

BMC and UNICEF Sign MOU to Create Child-Friendly Spaces Across Bhubaneswar

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the BMC Office to transform the city’s urban landscape into safer, greener, and more child-friendly spaces.
A Child-Friendly Space is a safe, inclusive, and green area where children can easily and freely play, learn, and be active. It is not just a traditional playground; it is a space designed specifically to support a child’s everyday needs and development.