ESAF’s country report for the 2024-2025 presents an overview of initiatives undertaken across six

cities in India—Bangalore, Calicut, Guwahati, Malappuram, Nagpur, and Thrissur—aimed at

improving open public spaces, streets, markets, and urban agriculture. These efforts reflect the

growing recognition of the need for inclusive, accessible, and sustainable urban environments that

serve all residents, especially women, children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and low-

income communities. The activities highlighted in this report cover a range of ESAF’s interventions, from infrastructure

upgrades and accessibility improvements to community events and policy-level engagements.