Sustainable Development Goal 11 is a comprehensive volume examining the multidimensional challenges of building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. Featuring contributions from distinguished researchers, the collection addresses theoretical foundations and applied policy dimensions of urban sustainability. Chapters explore grassroots social cohesion, community-based disaster management, and low-energy technologies for wastewater treatment. The volume investigates affordable housing in Chennai, governance in Bhopal, and green smart technology. Financial and infrastructural dimensions are analyzed through green municipal bonds, smart infrastructure, and electric mobility, while environmental concerns like e-waste and road dust pollution receive focused attention. Social equity is foregrounded through analyses of educational inequalities and lifelong learning within urban contexts. Edited by Prof. Joseph, Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram, and Prof. Saravana Kumaran, this interdisciplinary work bridges research with policy relevance, serving as a vital reference for shaping resilient cities. This book is part of the Interdisciplinary Book Publication Drive 2026, an initiative of the Office of Research & Development, Madras Christian College, reaffirming our dedication to academic scholarship and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Mr G Joseph, Dr V Shanmugasundaram, Mr A Saravana Kumaran
Mr G Joseph holds an M.Com., M.Phil., and PGDCA qualifications. As a meritorious scholar, he secured two Gold Medals, one at PG level and another in M.Phil. Commerce, reflecting consistent academic excellence. Since 2015, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Madras Christian College, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and student development. He received professional accreditation from the All-India Management Association in June 2011.His research acumen has earned him two Best Research Paper Awards for innovative studies on ROBOT Banking using the FLOWERSS Model and Inter-Bank Account Number Portability. As a distinguished NCC cadet, he obtained “C” Certificate with First Rank in Madurai (28 TN BN) and was honored as Best Outstanding NCC Cadet at both National and State levels. He has published extensively in reputed national and international journals such as Shan lax and the Journal of Innovative Research. His scholarly interests include Augmented Reality in Banking with AI, Video Banking, Technological Banking and Financial Engineering. His paper titled “Challenges for MBA Business Schools and the Need for Academic Quality Enrichment in India” has been recognised as Best Paper at the Asia Pacific Quality Network International Conference. As an interdisciplinary researcher, he has contributed to researches on Blue Economic Development, Green Smart Housing, Green Entrepreneurship, and Eco-Tourism in Bay of Bengal regions. He has guided numerous MBA and UG research projects. He regularly contributes book chapters for ICAI Intermediate and Final study materials, earning recognition as a competent subject expert, since 2009.
