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2 days ago · You and every citizen frustrated by potholed roads, air pollution, garbage—in short our broken cities. Citizen Matters is India’s leading Civic Media Platform. We dig into the “why” and “how” behind issues plaguing our cities and neighbourhoods—and spotlight solutions. But we …
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Dec 30, 2024 · We do this for *YOU* You and every citizen frustrated by potholed roads, air pollution, garbage—in short our broken cities. Citizen Matters is India’s leading Civic Media Platform.
Explainer: Where can you access data on air quality in Mumbai?
1 day ago · Mumbai may not yet be Delhi but it doesn’t mean that the air we breathe in the city is healthy. Though Delhi stands out among the most polluted cities during winters with its smog and alarming levels of AQI, the toxicity of Mumbai air is considered to be higher, according to this report from The Times of India.This is because of the …
The crisis choking small and mid-sized cities: Can you feel it in the ...
Dec 23, 2024 · A crisis of data and attention. The neglect of these cities is compounded by a lack of reliable data. The Center for Science and Environment’s (CSE) estimate is that the current monitoring grid covers only about 12% of India’s close to 4100 cities.
Civic Archives - Citizen Matters
Jan 1, 2025 · Find in-depth articles on common issues affecting daily life in our cities, and related to community responses and action around these issues. The articles provide insights into the complexities of managing and improving urban livability and citizen engagement.
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Citizen Matters is a civic media platform with insightful reports on critical urban issues, ideas and solutions for cities. Our canvas spans the breadth of urban living: we dive deep into issues which affect our quality of life, including water, commute, public safety, air quality, governance, education, environment, local economy and livelihoods and more. Citizen […]
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Year of elections over; will 2025 be the year of the people in …
Dec 29, 2024 · ‘Malleable, uncertain but determined to vote:’ Thoughts of a first-time voter from Mumbai; It’s always special when youngsters express themselves about governance and city planning, simply because they are our future.
Environment Archives - Citizen Matters
Dec 16, 2024 · Extensive coverage of urban environmental issues and the climate crisis as experienced in our cities through a combination of reports, analyses, interviews and commentaries. Focus areas include waste management, air and water pollution, protection of open spaces and water bodies, and the overall impact of climate change on urban communities. The articles explore solutions from a policy as well ...
Our cities are struggling; what do BJP and Congress manifestos …
Apr 17, 2024 · BJP has claimed that 34+ crore citizens are receiving free health insurance of Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat, but data proves otherwise.. According to a paper published by Ashoka University, however, Indian households spent an estimated Rs.120 billion on health and healthcare-related services in November 2022.