Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence

Promotes sustainable urban development and community resilience through a common good approach, focusing on slum upgrading, housing, sanitation, and livelihood enhancement

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Financials

  • 2019

    Total Income
    Rs.59,544,667
    Total Expenses
    Rs.58,555,485
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.37,020,890
    Program Expenses
    Rs.21,534,595
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  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.137,353,000
    Total Expenses
    Rs.130,344,000
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.9,124,080
    Program Expenses
    Rs.121,219,920
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • INCLUDe Programme

    (INCLUDe) is a collaborative network and platform led by CURE, dedicated to advancing the cause of slums and low-income settlements. This initiative brings together various Indian NGOs, including SPARC, MHT, Shelter Associates, South Asia HomeNet, Habitat for Humanity, India, YUVA, and CURE, aiming to empower communities and cities through participatory development. It aspires to create a more inclusive framework that harnesses government resources and programmes. Additionally, (INCLUDe) collaborates with research institutions and Think Tanks like NIUA, HSMI, UN Habitat, UNDP, The World Bank, USAID, and GIZ to foster advocacy and nurture the next generation of NGOs dedicated to this cause.

  • Water & Sanitation Programme

    District

    New Delhi

    Agra

    Gangtok

    States

    Delhi

    Sikkim

    Uttar Pradesh

    CURE's Water & Sanitation efforts cover a broad spectrum of projects, including capacity-building programmes like USPaCES and collaborative ventures such as PASS and "Building Water Resilient Neighborhoods." It actively contributes to enhancing urban sanitation practices, exemplified by its work on social strategies for water supply and environmental sanitation in Gangtok and the localization of sanitation development policies through Ward Sanitation Plans in Delhi. CURE's practical contributions include the establishment of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Gokalpuri, East Delhi, and their support for cluster septic tanks and simplified sewer systems in Savda Ghevra, Delhi. It also prioritizes social dignity and well-being through initiatives like "Swatch Delhi-Swasth" and "Shauch, Sharam, Samajikaran, Swabhiman." Overall, CURE is dedicated to improving water and sanitation conditions in urban areas through a multifaceted approach.

  • Housing Programme

    District

    New Delhi

    Gangtok

    States

    Delhi

    Sikkim

    CURE, the Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence, engages in a range of impactful initiatives to enhance living conditions in urban areas. Its Housing projects are designed to uplift marginalized communities. In Gangtok, it collaborated with the Urban Development and Housing Department of Sikkim to implement the Rajiv Avas Yojna (RAY), creating a tailored framework for slum development. This involved comprehensive mapping, surveys, and community consultations, ensuring contextually relevant solutions for each slum and integrating them into the city. In Delhi's Savda Ghevra resettlement area, CURE executed the Pocket Reconstruction Project, focusing on maximizing housing spaces for low-income households through innovative design solutions, including space optimization and disaster-proof construction techniques. These housing initiatives showcase CURE's commitment to addressing urban housing challenges with creativity and practicality.

  • Slum Upgradation Programme

    District

    Raipur

    Khordha

    Ludhiana

    Sundergarh

    Agra

    Gangtok

    States

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Punjab

    Sikkim

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    CURE engages in a wide range of urban development projects across various locations in India and Bhutan. These initiatives encompass slum upgrading efforts, sanitation development, housing, and community capacity building. Examples include the Slum Networking for Home Toilets in Delhi, Cluster Septic Tank and Simplified Sewer System in Savda Ghevra, Delhi, and the implementation of the Rajiv Avas Yojna in Gangtok. CURE also participates in crosscutting programs like the Agra Program and Kuchpura Slum Upgrading in Agra. Their work extends to urban planning, redevelopment, and sanitation policies, aiming to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban environments.

  • Participatory Planning Programme

    District

    Raipur

    New Delhi

    Khordha

    Ludhiana

    Agra

    Gangtok

    States

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Punjab

    Sikkim

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    CURE is actively involved in participatory planning efforts across various regions. Its work includes localizing sanitation development policies by preparing Ward Sanitation Plans in Delhi and implementing the Slum Free City Plan of Action in Ludhiana. In addition, CURE is engaged in citywide slum upgrading planning in Agra, as well as the Kalyanpuri Insitu Redevelopment Plan in Delhi and the City Slum Upgrading Plan and Redevelopment Plan in Rangamatia, Bhubaneswar. It also focuses on in-situ slum upgrading and redevelopment in Raipur and contributes to urban improvement projects like the Taj East Drain Improvement Plan in Agra. Furthermore, CURE extends its efforts internationally, participating in the National Urbanization Plan and Thimpu City Development Strategy in Bhutan and developing a social strategy for a Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project in Gangtok.

Impact Metrics

  • Formal Education to Students and Professionals to Impart Knowledge of Confronting Climatic Changes and Its Impact on Urban Informal Settlements

    Program Name

    Education

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 19635
    • 2019-20 6500
  • Total Outreach

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 405821
    • 2019-20 1097100

Leadership Team

  • Renu Khosla

    Director

  • Siddharth Pandey

    Associate Director

  • Dr. Barsha Poricha

    Head - Technical Cell

  • Asim Khan

    Senior Manager - Finance

  • Himanshu Sikka

    Advisor & Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    12890/4

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    231660668

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2001

Impact

CURE's impact spans 15 cities, reaching 150 settlements, with an outreach benefiting over 140,000 individuals, and it has introduced 25 innovative solutions to urban challenges.

Vision and Mission

CURE's mission is to achieve reconnected urban societies that take informed decisions to ensure sustainable urban development, strengthen local agencies with capacities for participatory community development, and build real evidence from the ground up for effective service delivery.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    C-2, Green Park Extension, New Delhi , India, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Delhi

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management