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.
Health COVID in Mumbai at a rise, but hospitalisations low June 29, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar As cases of COVID in Mumbai rise, data suggests that there might not be cause for worry. However, experts warn against unmasking.
Infrastructure How tactical urbanism is transforming Mumbai, bit by bit June 27, 2022 Sabah Virani 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.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: Less rainfall this monsoon | First electric double-decker.. and more June 25, 2022 News Desk Less rainfall as monsoon begins in Mumbai; First AC double-decker electric bus in the city; New EV charging stations to come across the city
Civic In photos: The story behind waterlogging in Mumbai’s Kranti Nagar every monsoon June 24, 2022 Sabah Virani Waterlogging in Mumbai occurs due to many reasons. In Kranti Nagar slum, it is primarily a case of uncleared garbage preventing drainage.
Commute Navi Mumbai is making public transport more enjoyable for travellers June 22, 2022 Ronald Yesudhas An initiative started by the Navi Mumbai civic body is reimagining public transport for its citizens, by making commute more enjoyable.
Infrastructure Monsoon preparedness to protect landslide and flood-prone areas in Mumbai June 20, 2022 Sabah Virani As floods and landslides have become frequent disasters to strike Mumbai, monsoon preparedness, warnings and evacuations are the need of the hour.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: Second cleanest air day in Mumbai | COVID cases rise.. and more June 18, 2022 News Desk Mahim church aims to go carbon neutral; Decisions around conserving water bodies welcomed by activists; Second cleanest air day in Mumbai this week.
Governance This monsoon, a disaster management app will help you stay prepared June 17, 2022 Sabah Virani The BMC’s disaster management app aims to give location-specific flood warnings 6 to 72 hours in advance, but may find itself sidelined by Twitter.
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.
Water Supply What do the new groundwater guidelines mean for tanker water supply in Mumbai? June 15, 2022 Hepzi Anthony 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.
Water Supply How changes in central rules for groundwater management are affecting Mumbaikars June 14, 2022 Hepzi Anthony The Central government announced new guidelines for bulk water suppliers in 2020, causing concern for Mumbai which depends on groundwater extensively.
Civic Mumbai buzz: COVID rate shoots up | Water tax might increase.. and more June 11, 2022 News Desk Litres of groundwater in Mumbai extracted without NOC; COVID positivity in Mumbai rises; BMC mulls hike in water tax in the city after two years
Civic Frequent power cuts in Zaveri Bazaar impact businesses and workers June 7, 2022 Kumar Jain Recurrent, prolonged power cuts in Zaveri Bazaar create major security threats for businesses in the area, but BEST’s response has been shoddy.
Education Interview with Farida Lambay, Pratham: Dealing with COVID’s toll on education in Mumbai June 6, 2022 Sabah Virani The pandemic has caused several setbacks to education in Mumbai, from dropping attendance rates, increasing school dropouts, and widening learning losses.
