Articles by Shishir Joshi

Shishir Joshi is the Founder and CEO of Project Mumbai, a non-profit organisation focused on civic engagement and community-driven solutions. A veteran journalist, he transitioned into social impact, leading initiatives in waste management, mental health, and public infrastructure. Under his leadership, Project Mumbai has won multiple awards for its impactful work. His vision is to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and volunteer-driven Mumbai.

Mumbai is a city of contrasts — while it thrives as India’s financial capital, it also struggles with environmental challenges and urban governance issues. A growing section of its population is also grappling with mental health issues caused by urban stress. The beginning of Project Mumbai Project Mumbai was started in 2018, as a citizen-driven, not-for-profit initiative dedicated to making Mumbai a better place to live, work, and play. With a firm belief in collective responsibility, we operate on a unique Public-Private-People model, ensuring that citizens, corporations, and local authorities work together to create meaningful change. What started as a…

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