Citizen Matters, Mumbai

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Mumbai buzz: Daily COVID-19 cases drop | Reporting home-test results now mandatory

January 15, 2022

Daily COVID-19 cases show a drop; are the numbers authentic? Random testing in public areas has been stopped. Catch more details in this weekly news recap.

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Responsible pet ownership in Mumbai: What the new BMC drive says

January 12, 2022

In a step towards encouraging responsible pet ownership, BMC has launched a drive for Mumbaikars to get their pet dogs licensed. Here are more details.

The Ideal Public Health Manifesto for Mumbai

Mumbai NGOs release manifesto to transform public health – will parties listen?

January 11, 2022

For citizens and political parties alike, the Ideal Public Health Manifesto is instructive in understanding the changes needed in public health in the BMC.

How prepared were Mumbai’s hospitals for the third wave of COVID-19?

January 18, 2022

While the medical infrastructure of Mumbai has been ramped up for the third wave of COVID-19, the strain on private hospitals has led to complaints.

Responsible pet ownership in Mumbai: What the new BMC drive says

January 12, 2022

In a step towards encouraging responsible pet ownership, BMC has launched a drive for Mumbaikars to get their pet dogs licensed. Here are more details.

Mumbai NGOs release manifesto to transform public health – will parties listen?

January 11, 2022

For citizens and political parties alike, the Ideal Public Health Manifesto is instructive in understanding the changes needed in public health in the BMC.

Can Baobab trees in Mumbai be given heritage status?

January 6, 2022

Baobab trees in Mumbai are rare but part of a long history of the African diaspora. Now threatened by urban development, their preservation is crucial.

Four things which the Mumbai Climate Action Plan must seriously address

December 10, 2021

An active citizen shares his thoughts on critical gaps in the Mumbai Climate Action Plan, without addressing which the plan cannot succeed.

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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.

Responsible pet ownership in Mumbai: What the new BMC drive says

January 12, 2022

In a step towards encouraging responsible pet ownership, BMC has launched a drive for Mumbaikars to get their pet dogs licensed. Here are more details.