Urban Update
Urban Update

India's Leading Magazine on Cities

About

About Us

Urban Update was launched in 2014 as a magazine dedicated to conversations on cities and urban development. Published by the All India Institute of Local Self-Government, it covers news, policy developments, and expert perspectives on urban planning and governance.

As cities continue to grow and evolve, Urban Update serves as a platform for informed analysis, expert opinions, and knowledge sharing. It brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and urban thinkers to exchange ideas and highlight emerging trends and solutions.

Over the years, Urban Update has grown into a trusted space for conversations on climate action, inclusive planning, mobility, and urban futures. Our goal is simple — to inform, inspire, and support better cities by sharing stories that matter.

The People Behind the Stories

Team Urban Update

Ranjit Chavan

Ranjit Chavan

President-AIILSG

Dr Jairaj Phatak, IAS (Retd.)

Dr Jairaj Phatak, IAS (Retd.)

Editor-In-Chief & Director General-AIILSG

Ashok Wankhade

Ashok Wankhade

Managing Editor

Abhishek Pandey

Abhishek Pandey

Editor

Ravi Ranjan Guru

Ravi Ranjan Guru

Executive Editor

V Vijaykumar

V Vijaykumar

Senior Advisor, AIILSG

Jyoti Verma

Jyoti Verma

Consulting Editor

Ayesha Saeed

Ayesha Saeed

Deputy News Editor

Shashank Garg

Shashank Garg

Senior Reporter

Prashansa Pradhan

Prashansa Pradhan

Sub-Editor

Sarah Massey

Sarah Massey

Editorial Trainee

Meenakshi Rajput

Meenakshi Rajput

Art Director