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Governance

Will Delhi’s Rs 571-crore CCTV project finally take off successfully?

April 26, 2019 Sri Krishna

Lack of maintenance and monitoring, power supply and cost sharing issues have seen many cameras go kaput in the past. Now, with a freshly drawn-up Standard Operating Procedure, the Kejriwal government is all set to revive the project with 2000 installations across the city.

Governance

Do cities matter? What BJP, INC and CPI(M) manifestos say on urban issues

April 23, 2019 Arjun Rajan

From devolution of powers to local bodies, to the formation of National Urban Mobility Mission, to the creation of a separate Ministry for Water; what all are the promises made by political parties regarding urban issues in their manifestos ?

Governance

Draft Constitution never mentioned political parties; why, then, are they so crucial today?

April 23, 2019 Rakesh Dubbudu

Why do we need political parties? Do they do anything to reduce chaos in the existing electoral system? What is the difference between regional and national parties? What role do they play in government formation? A humorous and informative video that answers all these and more!

Urban rich poor divide: Slums next to high-rise commercial buildings
Civic

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.

Commute

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?

Governance

Voters’ dilemma: How to choose your MP?

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…

Economy

Urban job guarantee programme critical to strengthen small and medium towns

April 3, 2019 News Desk

The Centre for Sustainable Employment at Bangalore’s Azim Premji University has drafted a policy paper, calling for the creation of a National Urban Employment Guarantee Programme for small and medium towns that would assure residents in these a legal right to employment.

Civic

Why two-wheeler riders hate helmets — and why they should not!

February 19, 2019 Revathi Siva Kumar

In Pune, a two-wheeler rider wore a cooking pan on his head, to protest the crackdown on helmet-less riders. In Puducherry, the chief minister himself led a dharna against mandatory use of helmets by all two-wheeler riders. What’s behind such apparently senseless protests?

Education

“Politics will change for the better the day education becomes a poll issue”

February 6, 2019 Revathi Siva Kumar

Atishi Marlena, formerly advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister in Delhi, is often credited with having created a revolution in the capital city’s government schools. In this exclusive interview, she talks of the journey and her future plans as a parliamentarian, if elected.

Education

Facts you need to know before you plunge into the reservation debate

January 18, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Parliament nod to the Constitutional amendment providing 10 percent reservation to economically weaker sections has predictably stirred a hornet’s nest. But how much do you really know about how the system of quotas works and how the latest move will change the math?

Waste Management

Why Karnataka cities are struggling to manage waste: DPRs may hold answers

January 10, 2019 Himanshu Upadhyaya

DPRs, or Detailed Project Reports, prepared according to Swachh Bharat Mission guidelines, should form the base for planning and execution of SWM in urban local bodies. Find out what the CAG says about them in its performance audit report.

Education

Backbreaking education: Centre’s directives on schoolbags fall on deaf ears

January 8, 2019 Revathi Siva Kumar

Heavy schoolbags have serious health effects. Yet, in many cities, children carry almost half their body weight on their backs. The recent central government order to reduce schoolbag weight also looks unlikely to make much difference.

Waste Management

All eyes on biogas plants as cities continue to grapple with overflowing landfills

December 29, 2018 Manupriya

India is set to have 5000 waste to energy plants in the next five years that will convert agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste into usable biogas. But are the conditions conducive and will it solve the waste crisis in our cities?

Waste Management

Plastic waste in roads: Is that the solution cities must consider?

December 13, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Roads made out of plastic waste have been touted as a solution to the mounting plastic crisis in the country. What has been the experience of Indian states and cities with this approach so far? And what are the primary challenges?

Environment

Experts welcome health assessment mandate for thermal power plant clearance

November 23, 2018 News Desk

The environment ministry has made it mandatory for all new coal-based power plants in the country to comply with criteria on human health as part of environmental clearance procedures. Welcome as a first step, it may still need more for a full blown health impact assessment.

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