In depth – Citizen Matters

Tale of a dying lake: Hyderabad’s Kudi Kunta

April 20, 2019 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

Once upon a time, Kudi Kunta lake was a drinking water source – how did it get to be a stinking cesspool?

Here’s what citizens are demanding for inclusive and just urban development

April 16, 2019 Evita Das

Members of civil society organizations, urban poor and worker collectives place their demands that reimagine cities and envision more inclusive and sustainable urban development, so that there is a place for all in these cities.

All you need to know as you get ready to cast your vote

April 16, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

How do you check if your name is on the electoral rolls? How do you locate your polling booth? Who are the candidates in your constituency? Can you still vote if you don’t have a voter ID card? Follow the Citizen Matters voters guide for quick answers to these questions and more.

Sustainable traffic solutions missing in campaign discourse as Bengaluru eyes one crore vehicles

April 15, 2019 Vimal Simha

As election discourse heats up, many political parties promise to make urban mobility, public transport key areas of focus. But do they walk the talk? What does the proposal for an elevated corridor in Bengaluru say about the search for sustainable mobility solutions?

Voting over in Chittoor; here’s what citizens expect elected MLAs and MPs to deliver

April 12, 2019 Dilli Babu

Andhra Pradesh voted to elect their MLAs and MPs on April 11th; meanwhile, residents of Chittoor city have put together a comprehensive manifesto that speaks about the welfare schemes they would expect their chosen leaders to implement.

Voters’ dilemma: Who should my MP be?

April 10, 2019 Sridhar Pabbisetty

As elections get underway, are you still confused about why you should vote and for whom? What can an MP do for you if his party does not stand a chance at the Centre? Should you vote in view of a Prime Ministerial candidate? All those tricky questions answered right here…

Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad: A dynamic MP, vocal on national issues

April 9, 2019 Puja Daga

Three-time MP of Hyderabad Parliamentary constituency, Asaduddin Owaisi is seeking a fourth term. Take a look at the details of his profile, performance and attendance in parliament and the issues raised by him in the Lok Sabha during his tenure.

In the news for heavy rains every year, why is Mumbai still water-deficient?

April 6, 2019 Hepzi Anthony

Mumbai currently sources 3.8 billion litres of water per day from seven dams built over lakes in neighbouring districts. It is also familiar with seasonal water cuts. But why does a city with abundant monsoons and flooding every year have such unstable water supply?

When will Delhi see electric buses on its regular routes?

April 1, 2019 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

In a detailed interview with Citizen Matters, Jasmine Shah, Vice Chairperson of the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC), throws light on the exact goals with regard to induction of e-buses in the capital and the journey towards that over the last one year.

Why does our water ministry want a boat ride on Delhi’s largest sewer drain?

March 29, 2019 Sri Krishna

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed a Rs 12000-cr project for a water route from Delhi to Agra to Prayagraj, along the river Yamuna. But what will it do for the river, which has been reduced to a dumping ground for untreated sewage and industrial waste?

No tenders advertised for work worth Rs 662 crore on Gomti river front project: CAG audit

March 18, 2019 Himanshu Upadhyaya

The Gomti Riverfront Development Project in Lucknow, long mired in controversy over irregular dealings, has invited scathing criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General. Will the CBI and ED take cognisance of these audit findings and seek help from the auditors in evidence-gathering?

40; Single; Female; Muslim: How these and other identities define migrant lives in Mumbai

March 8, 2019 Kaustubh Jagtap

Mumbai, they say, is a melting pot, a city of equal opportunities. But do identities of caste, gender, religion really get fused in the underbelly of the city? Or do they impact the lives of those who live there? A recent research project in a Goregaon slum throws some light on this.