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HomeAuthorsAruna Natarajan

Articles by Aruna Natarajan

About Aruna Natarajan
Aruna is an Associate Editor at Citizen Matters. She has a BA in Economics and a PG Diploma in Journalism. She has also worked in a think-tank on waste management policy and with a non-profit in sport for development. She writes on civic issues, governance, waste, commute and urban policy. She tweets at @aruna_n29.
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Governance

Gajanan Kirtikar, Mumbai North West : Shiv Sena veteran seeks reelection as strong local voice in Parliament

April 28, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

A former Malad MLA and Home Minister for Maharashtra, sitting MP Gajanan Kirtikar of the Shiv Sena has an above-average performance in Parliament and seeks reelection to the 17th Lok Sabha.

Governance

P Nagarajan, Coimbatore: Here’s how AIADMK MP, who defected to Dinakaran faction, fared in Parliament

April 16, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

P Nagarajan has seen the completion of 154 works under MPLADs during his tenure in various fields. The MP however has participated in fewer debates than the national and state average. The break up of the ADMK caused significant uncertainty in his position even during his tenure.

Governance

Voter guide: All you need to know before you 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.

Governance

Secunderabad: Who are the candidates to choose from?

April 10, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

With the support of the AIMIM, can TRS dethrone the BJP and the INC to pull off a victory in Secunderabad? Here is a quick look at all the candidates contesting from the seat in these elections.

Environment

Did the Mumbai marathon live up to its green promise?

January 23, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Organisers of the recently concluded Mumbai marathon had promised to take several steps to make their event a green one. In post-event reflection, runners and observers share what they got right and what could be improved.

Commute

Why are transport workers opposing the new Motor Vehicles bill?

September 5, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Despite several voices in favour of the proposed Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, its passage remains stalled in the Rajya Sabha. What’s more, even transport unions and workers seem deeply opposed to it in principle. A look at the contentious provisions that have met with objection.

Governance

With SC ruling on AAP vs LG, will these schemes see the light of day in Delhi?

July 9, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

From CCTVs across the city to more mohalla clinics and midday meal interventions, many schemes proposed for Delhi and its people have remained suspended for months, thanks to the turf war between the government and the Lieutenant Governor. Will that change now?

Civic

Alappuzha’s zero-eviction canal restoration project — a model for the future?

June 28, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Watch a video describing Alappuzha’s new Canalpy project that aims to restore its famed network of canals. The differentiator: Zero evictions and a holistic, people-centric approach.

Civic

Can Indian cities follow Naya Raipur’s plan to green themselves?

June 14, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Green cover keeps declining year after year in most Indian cities. Improvement, if seen, is only marginal. What can be done to reverse this?

Environment

List of top polluter brands released by consortium includes Pepsi, Parle

June 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Who produces plastic waste in India? The results of a pan-India waste and brand audit reveal a list of top polluting international and local brands.

Commute

Can Bicycle Mayors help Indian cities?

May 21, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

When city planners cannot think like a cyclist, there comes a need to have a person who can give insights and perspectives. Bicycle Mayor is that person, and Bengaluru is going to have one.

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