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Dr. Pijush Kanti Tripathi1*, Dr. Debadatta Das2, Dr. Santanu Roy3, Dr Asit Kumar4, Dr. Ganesh Waghmare5, Ashok Dattatraya Todmal6, Dr. Rakesh S. Jadhav7

1*Associate Professor of Geography, Haldia Government College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal

2Department of Commerce, Business School, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram,

Andhra Pradesh-522302

3Professor, ICFAI Business School (IBS), The ICFAI University, Dehradun, India.

4Assistant professor, Environmental Science Department, Rajdhani College (University of Delhi), Raja Garden,
 New Delhi-110015
5Associate Professor, MIT College of Management, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, (Maharashtra), India

6Assistant Professor, Department of Agri and Food Business Management, MIT College of Management, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, (Maharashtra) India

7Professor & H.O.D. (MSK PT), GES’s Sir Dr. M.S. Gosavi COPT & Health Care Management, Nashik, Maharashtra

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Abstract

This research article explores the critical role of community participation in urban development projects through case studies in four major Indian cities: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kochi. The study demonstrates how engagement of the community leads to the creation of sustainable, integrated, and resilient cities. Some of the important findings include the following: active participation fosters residents’ capacity, enhances ownership, and guarantees that the development projects address the needs of the residents. The case studies show that it is possible to achieve positive outcomes for the community by engaging them in the planning process, for instance, better infrastructure and social inclusion but the barriers include bureaucracy and limited funding. According to the article, these challenges can be overcome with the help of strong policies, improved communication with the stakeholders, and fair distribution of resources. The recommendations for future urban development strategies are efficient procedures, new approaches to community involvement, and effective models of successful participation. The objective of this study is to educate policymakers, urban planners, and communities on the possibilities of inclusive urban development in India.

Keywords: Community Participation, Urban Development, India, Sustainable Development, Inclusive Planning.

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