Swastik Harish (OPC) Private Limited
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Swastik Harish (OPC) Private Limited provides capacity building, consultancy and research leadership and services for the urban development sector.
Target Customer
Urban development practitioners and organizations including public sector/government agencies, municipal officials, private sector housing developers, civil society NGOs, and academic institutions involved in urban planning, housing policy, and related design and research.
Key Differentiator
Integrated, multi-disciplinary approach combining capacity building, policy/research advisory, and architecture/design practice, with a proven track record at scale (Urban Practitioners’ Programme reaching 7,500 participants across hundreds of cities in 32 Indian states) and strong cross-sector collaboration (public, private, academic, civil society).
Implementation Timeline
Some programs are multi-year (e.g., UPP 2017-2020). Specific implementation timelines for other programs are not explicitly stated in the content.
Pain Points
- 1Need for capacity development in urbanization, housing, infrastructure, mobility, climate change and data culture in organizations.
- 2Demand for data analytics, visualization and evidence-based practice in urban governance and housing policy.
- 3Policy and institutional development gaps in housing delivery, slum upgrading and affordable housing.
Key Features
- 1Capacity Building: Training Needs Analysis, module/content development, pedagogy for practitioners/students, course delivery in all modes, impact assessment, and Training of Trainers (ToT).
- 2Policy and Research Focus: Housing policy research, urban housing and slum development studies, and evidence-based policy advisory.
- 3Architecture & Design Practice: In-house architectural/design capability for urban development projects.
- 4Data Analytics & Visualization: Programs and projects on data analysis, data visualization, and SDG indicators visualization.
- 5Documentation & Publications: Case studies, reports, and media/publication outputs; map-based and SDG-related portals.
- 6Public Sector & Municipal Capacity Building: Programs targeted at municipal officials, national officials, and public sector staff.
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1IAS officer
- 2IPS officer
- 3All-India Services officer
- 4Municipal Official
- 5National Official
- 6Urban Practitioner
Client Results
- 1Led the Urban Practitioners’ Programme (UPP) at IIHS for four years (2017-2020), reaching more than 7,500 participants from public, private, academic and civil society sectors across hundreds of cities in 32 states of India.
- 2Portfolio includes multiple capacity-building, research, and policy advisory projects across housing, urban development, data analytics, and sustainability.
- 3Development and delivery of multi-year capacity-building and research initiatives with evidence-based practice and policy impact.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Cross-sector experience spanning public, private, academic, and civil society collaborations.
- 2Combination of capacity building, research leadership, policy analysis, and architectural/design practice in a single offering.
- 3Proven ability to scale training and outreach (7,500+ participants across 32 states).
- 4Expertise in data analytics, visualization, and geospatial platforms, with open-source and varied software proficiency.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Preparation of Detailed Project Report (Operational and HR Plan, Design Brief and Financial Plan) for a CSR-sponsored Destitute Senior Living Project
DPR includes operational/human resource planning, design brief, and financial planning for a CSR-funded senior living project.
Assessment of Housing Work done by an NGO over 10 Years
Review of NGO's housing-related activities over a decade, spanning housing practice, policy, and institutional development.
Capacity Building Program on Data Analytics and Visualization
Program focused on building capacity in data analytics and visualization for urban/systemic applications (targeted at municipal officials and public sector).
Research Project on the Experience and Impact of Heat in Informal Settlements
Study addressing heat exposure in informal settlements with links to housing policy, public health, and sustainability.
Strategic Consulting for a Housing Developer Proposing a Mixed-segment Housing Development
Strategic advisory support for a housing developer pursuing a mixed-segment project.
Strategic Consulting for an NGO Developing Green Skills
Consulting engagement to advance green skills within an NGO.
Map-based Web Portal to Visualize Select SDG Indicators of Kochi City
SDG-indicator portal for Kochi city, including capacity-building and public sector/public official usage.
Workshops on Writing Case Studies on WASH Interventions in Small Towns
Capacity-building workshops focused on WASH intervention case study writing.
Data Analytics and Visualization for a Book on Urban Governance in India
Analytic support and visualization for a publication on urban governance in India.
Technology Assisted Community Participation for Slum Upgrading
Project enabling tech-assisted community participation for slum upgrading initiatives.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A registered company behind Swastik Harish and Associates (SHA) providing capacity building, consultancy and research leadership and services for urban development, housing policy, and architecture/design practice.
Target Market
Public sector and government agencies, municipal authorities, private sector housing developers, civil society organizations, and academic institutions involved in urban planning, housing policy, and related design/research.
Unique Value Proposition
An integrated, multi-disciplinary offering that combines capacity building, policy/research advisory, and architectural/design services for urban development, with a proven scale of impact (UPP) and cross-sector collaboration.
Technical Requirements
Experience with data analytics, visualization, and geospatial platforms; use of open-source operating systems and various analytical/production software.
Pricing Model
Not disclosed in the provided content
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