This section contains comprehensive glossaries developed by the IIHS Library and faculty members. The glossaries cover a wide range of topics and subjects related to urbanisation, and have been built using an interdisciplinary approach. Use the arrows to scroll and find the information you need. You can also use the tags to filter your search and quickly find what you’re looking for.

Transport Glossary

Pooja Rao, B Preedip Balaji, Athira R


Planning Glossary

Pooja Roa, B Preedip Balaji


Water and Sanitation Glossary

Kavita Wankhade, Santhosh Raghavan, Mahima Vjiendra, Abhilaasha N, Suneethi, Donata Mary Rodrigues, Anneka Mahji, Edwin E, Athira S Arka Sinha Roy, Lakshmi K


Housing Glossary

Sai Rama Raju Marella, Khushboo Thakur, Mohd Raqib Khan


Risk Glossary

Teja Malladi, Garima Jain, Gargi Sen, Nihal Ranjit & Vineetha Nalla, Anitha K V


Food Glossary

Keerthana Jagadeesh, Amrutraj R. Benahal


Governance Glossary

Amogh Arakali, Shalini B G


Climate Change Glossary

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar, Chandni Singh, Ritwika Basu, Preedip Balaji