Women in cities tend to get more walking done, which is beneficial to both their health and the climate. Making streets safer for cycling would give them greater access to cities too.
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Vision To contribute to India and the World through excellence in scientific and technical education and research; to serve as a valuable resource for industry and society; and remain a source of pride for all Indians.
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To identify, based on an informed perception of Indian, regional and global needs, areas of specialization upon which the institute can concentrate.
To undertake collaborative projects which offer opportunities for long-term interaction with academia and industry.
To develop human potential to its fullest extent so that intellectually capable and imaginatively gifted leaders can emerge in a range of professions.
Values Academic integrity and accountability. Respect and tolerance for the views of every individual. Attention to issues of national relevance as well as of global concern. Breadth of understanding, including knowledge of the human sciences. Appreciation of intellectual excellence and creativity. An unfettered spirit of exploration, rationality and enterprise.
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Founding Head, School of Public Policy, and Vipula and Mahesh Chaturevdi Professor of Policy Studies, The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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Associate Professor, The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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Assistant Professor at Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre, The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
