Authors :
Gautam Bondyopadhyay
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October
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https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25oct1287
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Abstract :
India’s urban infrastructure is under unprecedented stress due to rapid urbanization, climate change, and
institutional inefficiencies. Collapsing bridges, frequent flooding, and ineffective waste management systems have exposed
deep systemic vulnerabilities in urban governance. However, the rise of Generation Z (Gen Z) and Generation Green (Gen
G)—two youth cohorts characterized by digital fluency and environmental consciousness—has introduced new pathways
for sustainable urban transformation. This paper examines the intersection of technological innovation and environmental
activism among young citizens in India, analysing their roles in urban infrastructure renewal. Through case studies from
Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune, the study demonstrates how youth-led initiatives in civic technology, green
entrepreneurship, and participatory governance are redefining the future of Indian cities.
Keywords :
Urban Infrastructure; India; Gen Z; Gen G; Civic Technology; Sustainable Cities; Youth Innovation; Climate Resilience; Smart Governance.
References :
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- Sharma, P., & Gupta, R. (2022). Youth Engagement in Urban Sustainability. Journal of Urban Management, 11(3), 215–229.
- Eco Sattva Environmental Solutions. (2023). Smart Waste Management Pilot Report, Pune.
- Chakraborty, S., & Gupta, R. (2022). Youth and Sustainable Urbanism in India. Journal of Urban Affairs, 44(3), 421–438.
India’s urban infrastructure is under unprecedented stress due to rapid urbanization, climate change, and
institutional inefficiencies. Collapsing bridges, frequent flooding, and ineffective waste management systems have exposed
deep systemic vulnerabilities in urban governance. However, the rise of Generation Z (Gen Z) and Generation Green (Gen
G)—two youth cohorts characterized by digital fluency and environmental consciousness—has introduced new pathways
for sustainable urban transformation. This paper examines the intersection of technological innovation and environmental
activism among young citizens in India, analysing their roles in urban infrastructure renewal. Through case studies from
Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune, the study demonstrates how youth-led initiatives in civic technology, green
entrepreneurship, and participatory governance are redefining the future of Indian cities.
Keywords :
Urban Infrastructure; India; Gen Z; Gen G; Civic Technology; Sustainable Cities; Youth Innovation; Climate Resilience; Smart Governance.
