Explainers – Page 4 – Citizen Matters

Who will pay for the development of our cities?

August 8, 2017 Prachee Mishra

From AMRUT to Swachh Bharat to Smart Cities, the wide range of schemes in place reflect the government’s thrust on urban development. But how will these schemes be financed? Here’s a primer on the options available and some recent policies meant to help cities improve their finances.

A guide to filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

August 2, 2017 Akshatha M

For aware and socially conscious citizens, who wish to right the wrongs they see around them everyday through legal intervention, the PIL is an important tool. Here’s a quick FAQ to help them along the way.

What every citizen should know about the GST

June 14, 2017 Akshatha M

With the new Goods and Services Tax all set to roll out on July 1st, it’s high time for all to be aware of the changes that it brings and its impact on various categories of taxpayers. Akshatha M explains.

It’s a flower, it’s a weed – it’s an ecosystem!

May 13, 2017 Daniel Phillips

The Global Urbarium project, an evolving, multi-city celebration of spontaneous urban vegetation, seeks to awaken all to the magic of weeds that we have always ignored or even rejected.

What Delhi’s new civic bodies could do to clean the air

April 24, 2017 Yashaswini Mittal

As the national capital elects a new municipality, here’s a look at what the city government could do to tackle its air pollution problem.

How to claim compensation under the Solatium Fund in hit and run cases

March 30, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Details of the Solatium Scheme of the government and the procedure to claim compensation under it in hit and run cases

A guide to compensation available for accident victims

March 30, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

If Parliament passes the new Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016, the sum of compensation available to hit and run victims could go up significantly. But what are the existing legal schemes for compensation and how does one avail that?

This World Water Day, here’s an SOS call for you!

March 22, 2017 Odette Katrak

With a spiralling demand-supply gap, the water problems of every Indian city are set to assume nightmarish proportions unless immediate action is taken. We must each do our bit on a daily basis and it is so simple if you know how!

Selecting the right ‘RUMP’ for a greener period

March 10, 2017 Priyanka Jain

You have decided to switch to reusable menstrual products for a trash-free, rash-free period, but are confused about the right product for you. Here’s a quick guide!

A woman’s first guide to sustainable menstruation

March 7, 2017 Sharmada Shastry

A few very helpful menstrual cup tips for beginners about to give up the ecologically disastrous sanitary pads

A senior citizen’s guide to claiming maintenance

February 14, 2017 Abraham Koshy

What are the rights of an aged parent? Can a childless couple have rights to maintenance? Who decides? This guide educates senior citizens about their rights to claiming maintenance under the law of the land.

How to lock and update your Aadhaar biometric data (and more!)

February 2, 2017 Akshatha M

In view of the obvious push for Aadhaar by the central and state governments, here is a quick FAQ to resolve your doubts and fears over the data shared with the UIDAI.