UMG Student Work

Abhishek Rout

UMG210001

Implications of Drink from Tap Mission for Future Urban Water Projects: Lessons from Puri, Odisha

Prof. Jublee Mazumdar

The Drink from Tap Mission is an initiative of the Odisha government to supply 24x7 safe drinking water from a tap on-premise to everyone in urban areas. The government-owned Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) is implementing the programme, with technical assistance from UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee. The pilgrim and heritage city Puri, the first city in India to have a city-wide 24x7 supply of directly drinking tap water. The present study examined the urban water scenario in Puri. The study assessed the value chain and various outlays and funds allocated for urban water supply in the city. The project's impact assessment is of utmost necessity for future implementations in India. The study helped in determining the influence factors to take up this program, reforms in the policy pathways, infrastructure development, transformational initiatives, and the overall workflow mechanism.

Aditya Padhy

UMG210002

Fare Mechanism Framework for Mo-Bus in Bhubaneswar

Prof. Jublee Mazumdar and Prof. Tiyali Bose

Fare system can be thought of as a moral and political concept in the transportation system, referring to the distribution of transportation system impacts and whether the distribution is fair and reasonable. This capstone project explored how the fare policy mechanisms in the public transportation systems in Bhubaneswar. The study considered different categories such as demand for public transport systems, supply of public transport systems, pricing (efficient transport pricing, fuel pricing, marginal cost, optimal pricing and frequencies, transit fare, road pricing) of the public transport systems, quality of institutions as well as the available transport infrastructures provisions to undertake the research.

Alina Samal

UMG210003

Assessing Traditional Production Techniques of Leather Industry for Cleaner Technology in Future

Prof. Arpan Paul

This capstone project examined the age-old process of leather manufacturing and suggests new and efficient methods of manufacturing, which will not only increase the efficiency but also improve the health and livelihood of its workers involved in leather manufacturing. The study explored Ahmed Tannery's, located in Kolkata and proposed efficient methods of manufacturing which will be exclusive to Ahmed Tannery. These proposals will not only help Tannery to go for a less toxic chemical dependency manufacturing process but will also help in sustaining the business in the long run with a steady supply of healthy manpower.

Ankita Pattanayak

UMG20004

Charging Infrastructure Plan for Electric Vehicle in Class II Towns: A Case Study of Bhubaneswar

Prof. Tiyali Bose

This capstone project explored the existing status of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Bhubaneswar and provided managerial input to the problem. The study explored that users are willing to shift to electric vehicles. However, due to the lack of charging stations, users are hesitant to shift. The study proposed that the steps such as creating awareness of EVs, retrofitting of personal vehicles, government Incentives like relaxation on road tax, and charging station installation in the main streets of the city like public hotspots, in the government workplace, in the residential building should be taken to overcome these problems in the city of Bhubaneswar.

Bigyan Mohanty

UMG20005

Implementation of E-Auto Rickshaw in Cuttack

Prof. Shraddha Kumar

This capstone project, first, highlights the key issues in the transportation system of Cuttack city. The study, then, analysed the perception of the auto drivers and users towards E-Auto-rickshaws and finally provided the implementation Plan for E-Rickshaw in Cuttack.

Debashrita Tripathy

UMG20006

Development of Management Strategy for the Implementation of Livelihood Support Programs by Small Urban Local Bodies in Odisha: A Case study of Angul Municipality

Prof. Tathagata Chatterji

The study examined the capacities of Angul municipality with respect to livelihood support programs, especially the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Mission Shakti, Mukhyamantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (MUKTA) and also focusses on the livelihood challenges faced by the beneficiaries of the programs. For the purpose of the study, the interviews were conducted with 10 SHG groups linked to the NULM, Mission Shakti and MUKTA schemes. Finally, this capstone project developed a management strategy to improve the functional efficiency of the small ULBs to implement various urban livelihood programs.

Lagnaa Sudhavarshi

UMG17007

Sustainable Pedestrian-Friendly Pathways for Bhubaneswar city

Prof. Arpan Paul

Improving walkability ensures the easiest way for improving liveability concerns. Walkability enhances urbanity, social interactions, community health and a sustainable environment. It can also resolve social and equity concerns in mobility planning. The present project explored what factors affect pedestrian walkability in Bhubaneswar city. The study investigated the relationship between urban form and walking in sum hospital area for a careful understanding of the context and condition of the given environment. Finally, the proposals such as the Implementation of traffic calming measures, redefinition of the main street sections, and functional adaptation of the rainwater disposal networks along the road network in areas subject to flood risk have been given for sustainable pedestrian-friendly pathways in Bhubaneswar city.

Manaswini Pattnaik

UMG17007

Framework for Safe Operation and Management of On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregator Services in Bhubaneswar

Prof. Tiyali Bose

The study revealed the issues faced by the drivers and the customer availing ODTTA services in Bhubaneswar city. The platform economy was supposed to act as a panacea for the problem of urban mobility, using the existing resources to ease conveyance, to generate wealth and at the same time reduce the carbon footprint. The present study explored the demand for these ODTTA services is increasing at an alarming rate in Bhubaneswar, and citizens are becoming increasingly reliant on these services to complete their daily tasks. But if talking about safe operation there needs to have a certain improvement in that field for the effective management of these services in Bhubaneswar.Finally, the project developed an operational guideline to assist in the proper implementation of ODTTA services that will benefit both users and drivers in Bhubaneswar.

Marcelline Salome Gomes

UMG20009

Plan for West Bengal Transport Corporation (Wbtc) Users

Prof. Tiyali Bose

This capstone project developed a plan that will help the public service operators to determine and prioritize services based on user’s perception in Kolkata city. This study presents an overall framework to determine the ZOT of bus transit users followed by determining LOS scale values for bus transit services based on user perception using the Law of Successive Interval Scaling and demonstrates the method by applying it to the user perception data collected from bus users in Route 47, Kolkata. The study compared the results with the LOS standards established for most of the developed countries like the USA, indicating a difference in user perception between developed and developing countries. Similarly, comparing the LOS scale values obtained for Kolkata with those established by the Ministry of Urban Development, India, confirmed that experts’ opinion differs from that of users’ perceptions to design scheduled headways between two consecutive buses arriving at bus stops. Likewise, the information available on LOS scales for the other transit service attributes can also be used to design and improve bus transit services in a given city

Pragyandipta Behera

UMG20010

Poultry Slaughter Waste Disposal in Bhubaneswar

Prof. Nalin Ranjan

The project assessed the quantity of waste generation, utilization and its disposal practice of poultry slaughterhouse in a cluster of unit-7 and unit- 8 of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. The study observed that a greater number of slaughter centres are located on the roadside and are non-registered. The owners did not know safe disposal. There was no existing provision for segregated collection and disposal of poultry slaughter waste by the BMC. Although, a part of the waste was collected privately in an irregular manner more than 50% of non-collected waste was disposed of unscientifically. The comparative study on the feasibility of disposal and operation model indicates that it can be disposed of safely after processing by poultry slaughter waste rendering plants with the end products of protein-rich meat/feather meal for utilization as bio-fertilizer and fish/pet feed and the oil as a source for biodiesel

Ria Nayak

UMG20013

Septage Management Strategy of Rourkela, Odisha

Prof. Nalin Ranjan

This capstone project explored the gaps in the sanitation system in Rourkela city and how these gaps can be addressed through implementable solutions. As part of the capstone project, the 30-household survey was conducted in ward number 4 and 16 and the study also covered two slums in the city. The study found that Rourkela city is suffering from several key issues regarding the sanitation system such as an unscientific septic tank, challenges in emptying the septic tank, sewerage disposal in adjoining rivers, improper disposal of faecal, gaps in the stakeholder engagement. Finally, the study developed a Septage Management Strategy for Rourkela city.

Saroj Kumar Nayak

UMG20014

Feasibility Study for Public Transportation System in Tier-III City - Berhampur

Prof. Shraddha Kumar

This capstone project explored the most feasible public transportation system for Berhampur City to mitigate the issues related to the transportation system. The study conducted a field survey in Berhampur city to forecast the city's travel demand, trip characteristics, and user preference. Based on the findings, a feasible mode of the public transportation system has been proposed in the city. Finally, the project suggests that the data collected and analysed can be used for future studies such as exploring the modal shift or making a Public Transportation Network Plan for the city.

Sukanya Saha

UMG20015

Livelihood Improvement Strategies for the Weavers of Silk Handloom Cluster, Berhampur, Odisha

Prof. Tathagata Chatterji

Berhampur city, one of the largest urban centres and trading centres of southern Odisha, has a history of trading in silk since the 14th century. A large silk-weaving community weave the Berhampuri Patta sarees and dhuti joda. With time, the changes in consumer behaviour patterns and other market forces, the weavers face threats that might result in the extinction of the art. This research identified these vulnerabilities and their strengths to provide proposals to save this community from extinction and conserve their livelihood for a sustainable existence. Finally, the capstone project focussed on the avenues to save this community from extinction and identify the role of the institution roles in the process.