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Governance

City administration, infrastructure, urban resilience, citizen participation and urban planning.

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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.

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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Governance

Explainer: How to find your electoral constituency in Mumbai

March 21, 2022 Sabah Virani

There are 6 parliamentary constituencies, 36 assembly constituencies and 227 civic body constituencies in Mumbai. Here’s how to find which you belong to.

The inside of the BMC headquarters, where meetings are help periodically
Governance

Opinion: Lessons from the corporate set-up that can improve Mumbai’s governance

March 14, 2022 Abhishek Thakore

Abhishek Thakore, founder of the Blue Ribbon Movement, writes about ways in which local governance could be optimised to serve the dynamic nature of the city.

a mannequin in mumbai covered in political flags in a store selling political merchandise
Governance

Explainer: What are the roles and responsibilities of councillors in Mumbai?

March 10, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

Municipal Councillors in Mumbai are elected to oversee, represent and work on issues of public interest by developing areas in their constituencies.

open ground at cross maidan on churchgate
Governance

What is the way forward for the planning of open spaces in Mumbai?

March 3, 2022 Berjis Driver

Given the lack of open spaces in Mumbai, urban planner Berjis Driver explains three focus areas that need to be addressed in our development plans.

poster for Mumbai First and the blue robbon movement's pane discussion on 2022 BMC budget
Governance

BMC Budget 2022: What’s in store for citizens?

February 16, 2022 Radha Puranik

A webinar organised by Mumbai First and The Blue Ribbon Movement discussed citizen participation in the BMC budget and the importance of local governance.

A construction worker standing in the doorway of a hut under construction
Governance

Why government schemes aren’t reaching those who need it the most in Mumbai

February 15, 2022 Sabah Virani

Lack of awareness, documentation troubles and internet inaccessibility create hurdles in accessing government schemes for daily wage workers.

view of bmc headquarters in mumbai
Governance

BMC budget 2022 highlights: Coastal road, Shiv Yoga centres, digital classrooms and more

February 7, 2022 Saachi D'Souza

The BMC unveiled its civic budget for 2022-23, asserting its focus on health, infrastructure and education. Here are some key takeaways.

a scanned photo of floods in 1930s mumbai. two men stand in a heavy waters
Governance

Despite promises by political parties, annual Mumbai floods still a problem

January 21, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

Century-old storm water drains remain undeveloped in face of Mumbai floods. Promises made by political parties remain on paper, with no change in sight.

humans playing music circle a street dogs who lay in between
Governance

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

January 12, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

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.

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Governance

Why you should care about BMC elections

December 24, 2021 Anagha Sawant

With BMC elections fast approaching, it is crucial for citizens to understand its relevance and how it handles civic issues.

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Governance

Umpteen poll promises later, problem of potholes in Mumbai remains unsolved

December 23, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

Public anger over potholes in Mumbai is not new, but despite electoral promises and money allocated for the work, the problem remains unsolved.

a group of women sit at a BMC election rally reading newspapers
Governance

Electoral malpractices in Mumbai: What happens to those guilty?

December 17, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

For many years now, no criminal charges for electoral malpractices in Mumbai elections have been observed. Why is this the case?

a cluster of buildings on palm beach road
Governance

Poll promises of exempting property taxes were kept. But, is that a good strategy?

December 1, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

As BMC polls approach, we reexamine the promises made on exemption of property taxes. Economists say this may not be good for the urban local body.

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