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Articles by Radha Puranik

About Radha Puranik
Radha was an Engagement Associate at Citizen Matters, Mumbai.
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ten young people huddling in a circle, and photo is taken from the bottom
Governance

Event: Young citizens imagine themselves in the role of Mayor of Mumbai for a day

July 20, 2022 Radha Puranik

A City Townhall provided a platform for contestants of ‘If I were the Mayor’ contest to voice ideas and solutions to make Mumbai a more liveable city.

male students in Bikaner in an auditorium
Governance

Does the National Youth Policy live up to its expectation? : A discussion

July 13, 2022 Radha Puranik

A panel discussion hosted by Citizen Matters discussed aspects of the draft National Youth Policy with youth activists from YUVA, a non-profit organisation.

grey coloured bridge in Parel, Mumbai called the Hindmata flyover.
Civic

The cost of setting shop in the flood prone area of Hindmata junction

July 4, 2022 Radha Puranik

Shopkeepers near the flood prone of Hindmata Junction bear the brunt of inadequate provisions for annual flood mitigation, causing losses and damage.

school zone marked 500 metres away from the school
Infrastructure

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

July 1, 2022 Radha Puranik

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

construction workers filling up potholes in Mumbai
Infrastructure

Are Mumbai’s roads prepared for monsoons?

June 16, 2022 Radha Puranik

Ahead of the Monsoon season, the BMC is in the process of pre-monsoon work that will mitigate the impact of the rains on roads and storm water drains.

child posing for camera while children attend class in the background at Jai Vakeel foundation
Education

Special schools in Mumbai face teaching challenges post-COVID

June 1, 2022 Radha Puranik

Special schools in Mumbai are facing many challenges: from identifying learning gaps caused by the pandemic to devising new methodologies to mitigate them.

medical teachers at strike in the JJ Hospital
Health

Strikes in government hospitals may be over, but demands of medical teachers unmet

May 27, 2022 Radha Puranik

In the backdrop of the state medical teachers’ strikes, doctors at JJ Hospital in Mumbai claim that their demands remain unfulfilled.

cycles parked in a no-parking zone
Infrastructure

Interview: Plan to automate collection of fines, says Mumbai Parking Authority

May 24, 2022 Radha Puranik

The Mumbai Parking Authority will soon begin its pilot implementation in Mumbai. Prachi Merchant, a member, answers questions on developments so far.

A construction worker at a site in Goregaon east
Economy

Heat, dust and other challenges facing construction workers in Mumbai

May 20, 2022 Radha Puranik

Construction workers in Mumbai have had a tough time coping with the heat this summer. Their living and working conditions further worsen the impact.

children in uniforms
Civic

Contest: Young citizens imagine themselves as Mayor of Mumbai

May 6, 2022 Radha Puranik

Three civic spaces collaborated for a contest to engage Mumbai’s youth in civic issues. Entries highlighted what they would do as Mayor of Mumbai.

a street vendor in mumbai ties a handkerchief around his head
Environment

Photos: Heat mitigation on the streets of Mumbai

May 5, 2022 Radha Puranik

As the heatwave in the country continues, street vendors in Mumbai adopt unique mitigation strategies to help them cope in difficult conditions.

The Mumbai Police Headquarters in Fort
Civic

Explainer: The organisational structure of the Mumbai Police

May 2, 2022 Radha Puranik

The Mumbai Police caters to the different needs of the city through its various branches. Here are the roles and responsibilities of each branch.

Inside the Ghadge Maharaj Dharamshala in Byculla
Health

For patients’ families from rural Maharashtra, Dharamshalas in Mumbai offer a community of care

April 21, 2022 Radha Puranik

Dharamshalas in Mumbai house families of patients undergoing treatment in Mumbai’s hospitals. They fill a glaring gap in the healthcare infrastructure.

traffic personnel at Pydhonie
Civic

Explainer: The roles and responsibilities of police stations in Mumbai

April 19, 2022 Radha Puranik

Police stations are the closest point of contact to a citizen on matters of law and order. Here is what to expect when you visit a police station in Mumbai.

council chamber in the BMC headquarters
Governance

Understanding Mumbai’s municipal corporation

March 28, 2022 Radha Puranik

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) governs Mumbai through elected officials. Here is how the administration is structured.

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