Homes In The City

We are a working to make the city of Bhuj, Gujarat a more liveable place for all.

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Access to Entitlements

We support underserved communities to access essential government services and secure ownership to their land.

Climate Change

We bring people together to secure our water, grow forests in the city, and prepare those who are worst hit by this crisis.

A family sits outside a makeshift shelter constructed with a blue tarpaulin in what appears to be an informal settlement.

Dignity of Labour

We organize and advocate for the equity, dignity and recognition of migrant workers, sex workers and street vendors in the city.

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Participatory Governance

We work to increase people’s participation and strengthen democracy through decentralisation of civic powers.

SHG members collecting money to give loans to other members in need

Women Empowerment

We provide a platform to women and adolescent girls from marginalized communities to build leadership while ensuring safety.

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314 families housed

We developed housing in peri-urban slums for 314 families and submitted 1800+ tenure security applications to the government on behalf of residents.

Stories from the field 2019

A young girl and an older woman watering the plants in their house. A white single storey house in the background.

Housing for All (2011 - 2014)

HIC facilitated the construction of 314 houses across 3 settlements, using an owner-driven approach.

10,000 trees planted +

153 SHGs formed +

400 migrants collectivised +

28 lakes protected +

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We developed housing in peri-urban slums for 314 families and submitted over 1800 tenure security applications to the government on behalf of residents.

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Aerial view of Bhuj's central artificial lake system, showing Chhatardi and Hamirsar Lakes.

News Article January 18, 2025

2025 Watch List : Bhuj Historic Water Systems, India | World Monument Fund

The 2025 World Monuments Watch aims to increase awareness of Bhuj’s historic water systems and support rehabilitation efforts. Ingenious rainwater collection systems have fallen out of use in favour of modern infrastructure—but as India's water crisis deepens, revitalising this heritage technology could foster resource security.

7 to 9 youth sitting on floor. They are marking the places on the map placed at centre of them.

Event September 21, 2025

Youth engagement for a better city.

News Article July 7, 2022

Middle-class bag most benefits: Lack of land titles, funds leave slum dwellers ‘homeless’ under PMAY in Gujarat | Indian Express

The Ramkund stepwell near Hamirsar Lake has stored water for Bhuj inhabitants for centuries.

News Article January 22, 2025

Bhuj historic water systems in Gujarat figures in 2025 World Monuments Watch | Indian Express

News Article April 3, 2025

Trees of Bhuj: Book detailing tree biodiversity in Kutch’s capital launched | DownToEarth

Four men stand and talk in a large landfill filled with piles of garbage and plastic waste.

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Solutions to solid waste management