Citizen Matters, Mumbai

Mumbai Buzz: State revises air travel guidelines | 74% of city adults fully vaccinated

December 4, 2021

The Omicron scare has led to a revision in air travel guidelines; there is also a yellow alert issued for heavy showers in the city. Catch these and more weekly updates.

Thane authorities deny manual scavenging in the area, but evidence suggests otherwise

December 3, 2021

Muse Foundation started an email campaign after receiving an RTI response from the TMC claiming there are no manual scavengers in Thane.

Satyagrah by Pani Haq Samiti for a water connection to Siddharth Nagar

What it takes to get water connections for 800 families in Andheri’s informal settlements

December 2, 2021

An interview with Sitaram Shelar, co-founder of Pani Haq Samiti, on the long fight to get water connections in Siddharth Nagar slums.

What it takes to get water connections for 800 families in Andheri’s informal settlements

December 2, 2021

An interview with Sitaram Shelar, co-founder of Pani Haq Samiti, on the long fight to get water connections in Siddharth Nagar slums.

a cluster of buildings on palm beach road

Poll promises of exempting property taxes were kept. But, is that a good strategy?

December 1, 2021

As BMC polls approach, we reexamine the promises made on exemption of property taxes. Economists say this may not be good for the urban local body.

In the destruction of wetlands, is CIDCO above the law?

November 29, 2021

Our statutory authorities are the custodians of our ecosystems, but the experience with CIDCO shows citizens have to keep a close watch.

After labour, women take care of the mother of the child

Are expecting mothers being forced into C-section deliveries?

December 6, 2021

A rise in childbirth through C-section surgeries in Mumbai begs to be examined, as in many cases these appear to be quite unnecessary.

In the destruction of wetlands, is CIDCO above the law?

November 29, 2021

Our statutory authorities are the custodians of our ecosystems, but the experience with CIDCO shows citizens have to keep a close watch.

How citizens helped make Dadar Parsi Colony streets disabled friendly

November 3, 2021

Citizens successfully helped build an accessible street for specially abled persons, with the help of the BMC and area corporators in Dadar Parsi Colony.

Who can contest BMC elections?

November 25, 2021

A review of the eligibility requirements to be able to contest in BMC elections, and conditions that could lead to a candidate’s disqualification.

Water supply: What did the BMC election manifestos promise in 2017?

November 19, 2021

A review of some promises made in the 2017 BMC election manifestos of the leading parties, with regard to water supply. How many were really fulfilled?

Many are averse to using public toilets in Mumbai. Here’s why.

November 18, 2021

People’s aversion to public toilets is based on years of unkempt conditions. BMC can change public perception by taking firm action.

How Mumbai gets its water: A discussion

Are expecting mothers being forced into C-section deliveries?

Mumbai Buzz: State revises air travel guidelines | 74% of city adults fully vaccinated

Thane authorities deny manual scavenging in the area, but evidence suggests otherwise

What it takes to get water connections for 800 families in Andheri’s informal settlements

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What it takes to get water connections for 800 families in Andheri’s informal settlements

Poll promises of exempting property taxes were kept. But, is that a good strategy?

In the destruction of wetlands, is CIDCO above the law?

Citizen Journalism

Are expecting mothers being forced into C-section deliveries?

In the destruction of wetlands, is CIDCO above the law?

How citizens helped make Dadar Parsi Colony streets disabled friendly

Explainers

Who can contest BMC elections?

Water supply: What did the BMC election manifestos promise in 2017?

Many are averse to using public toilets in Mumbai. Here’s why.

Economy

Harsh realities of delivery workers: a discussion

Environment

In the destruction of wetlands, is CIDCO above the law?

Governance

Political parties promised Mumbaikars more open spaces, did they succeed?

Opnion

What it takes to get water connections for 800 families in Andheri’s informal settlements

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