Citizen Matters, Mumbai | Better cities, better lives

school zone marked 500 metres away from the school

Safe school zones in Mumbai are possible, shows a new initiative

July 1, 2022

WRI and MCGM collaborated on a pilot project to create safe school zones near two Mumbai schools, based on principles of tactical urbanism.

a masked patient at a COVID hospital in mumbai sits with a receptionist for enquiries

COVID in Mumbai at a rise, but hospitalisations low

June 29, 2022

As cases of COVID in Mumbai rise, data suggests that there might not be cause for worry. However, experts warn against unmasking.

People walking and sitting under a flyover turned into a public space under tactical urbanism

How tactical urbanism is transforming Mumbai, bit by bit

June 27, 2022

With a series of small low-cost changes to the urbanscape, the BMC’s tactical urbanism drive seeks to improve the experience of life in the city.

tanker water supply on a street in mumbai

What do the new groundwater guidelines mean for tanker water supply in Mumbai?

June 15, 2022

Restrictions on tanker water supply in Mumbai have led to protests by tanker owners and operators. Here’s a look at what is bothering them.

Small children in school uniforms sitting together being shown a book to read

Interview with Farida Lambay, Pratham: Dealing with COVID’s toll on education in Mumbai

June 6, 2022

The pandemic has caused several setbacks to education in Mumbai, from dropping attendance rates, increasing school dropouts, and widening learning losses.

A man running to escape the heavy rain in Mumbai

Climate change, rainfall patterns and what it means for Mumbai’s monsoon

June 4, 2022

This World Environment Day, take a look at how Mumbai’s monsoon is changing, swinging from long dry periods to extremely heavy rainfall events.

commuter in a Mumbai metro seen through a window

Navi Mumbai is making public transport more enjoyable for travellers

June 22, 2022

An initiative started by the Navi Mumbai civic body is reimagining public transport for its citizens, by making commute more enjoyable.

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Frequent power cuts in Zaveri Bazaar impact businesses and workers

June 7, 2022

Recurrent, prolonged power cuts in Zaveri Bazaar create major security threats for businesses in the area, but BEST’s response has been shoddy.

Explainer: Segregating waste manually to minimise the burden on landfills

May 18, 2022

For all communities looking at sustainable waste management, here’s a primer on segregating waste and the proper way to handle each stream.

Two bottles of sewage water, one dirty before treatment and another clear after treatment by the ECOSTP

Explainer: How to get a green sewage treatment plant (STP) for your housing society

May 19, 2022

Green sewage treatment plants are emerging as a contender in the fight against water scarcity and pollution. Here is how your housing society can get one.