Igniting Community Excellence
Empowering residential communities across urban India to shine as beacons of sustainability, governance, and social harmony through our comprehensive certification system.
5-Flame Certification System
A refined rating mechanism that reflects the depth, consistency, and sophistication of your community's performance across key domains
1 Flame - "Ignited"
First steps toward structured community improvement with basic infrastructure, safety, and cleanliness standards
2 Flames - "Glowing"
Visible intent and early momentum with stable systems and consistent sustainability initiatives
3 Flames - "Blazing"
Consistent performance across all categories with clarity, resident involvement, and responsive governance
4 Flames - "Radiant"
Exceptional proactivity and premium maintenance with well-managed, inclusive, and future-ready communities
5 Flames - "Iconic"
Models of modern urban living combining sustainability, aesthetics, governance, and innovation seamlessly
Simple 3-Step Process
Join the movement towards community excellence with our streamlined certification process
Register & Onboard
Submit your community details and get onboarded with our QR code feedback system to gather resident input
Evaluate & Assess
Our trained UrbanShikha Sparks evaluators visit your community to assess the SCALE framework criteria
Certify & Celebrate
Receive your flame certification, metal plaque, and join our network of excellence-driven communities
SCALE Evaluation Framework
Our comprehensive Tree-Branch-Leaf assessment model covers five key pillars of community excellence
Sustainability
Green infrastructure, water/energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental initiatives
Community
Resident engagement, inclusivity, social events, safety, and wellness initiatives
Affluence
Premium amenities, luxury markers, design elements, and aspirational lifestyle features
Lifestyle Infrastructure
Layout, functional amenities, smart access systems, and daily-use convenience spaces
Execution & Governance
RWA transparency, compliance, grievance redressal, and strategic future planning
Latest Updates
Stay informed about UrbanShikha's growth and community achievements
50 New Communities Join UrbanShikha
Record number of registrations this quarter across 5 cities as more RWAs embrace the excellence journey
UrbanShikha Academy Launch
Free monthly workshops on sustainability, governance, and community building now available for all certified communities
First 5-Flame Community Achieved
Sunshine Towers in Mumbai becomes the first community to achieve our highest certification level