The Bombay High Court (HC) recently came down heavily against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding that BMC ensure that Mumbai’s footpaths be made walkable for pedestrians especially for handicapped and senior citizens. The HC
With accessibility to parks already an issue in Bengaluru, the tight regulations imposed now define citizens’ leisure time. Do rules protect Bengaluru’s parks or restrict citizens’ freedom? was published on Citizen Matters, Bengaluru
Perungudi dump yard has caused widespread air and water pollution and affected the health of residents in the surrounding areas. How Perungudi dump yard has made life difficult for residents in Chennai’s IT corridor was published on Citizen Matters, Chennai
So, how does one refer to them? In this commentary, the author advocates using empowering language for waste workers and provides a guide. No, those who make a living out of waste are not ‘rag pickers’ was published on Citizen Matters