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HomeAuthorsPadmaja Jayaraman

Articles by Padmaja Jayaraman

About Padmaja Jayaraman
Padmaja Jayaraman is a Reporter with the Chennai Chapter of Citizen Matters. While pursuing her MA in Journalism and Mass Communication at Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, she worked as a freelance journalist for publications like The Hindu MetroPlus, Deccan Herald, Citizen Matters and Madras Musings. She also holds a B.Sc in Chemistry from Madras Christian College, Chennai. During her leisure, you can find her making memes and bingeing on documentaries.
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chennai street parking
Governance

Parking management under PPP model, Makkalai Thedi Mayor initiative among highlights of 2023-2024 GCC Budget

March 28, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Flood mitigation projects, creation of ward-level competition for waste management and more feature in the GCC Budget 2023-2024.

tata magic share auto in Chennai
Commute

Fixed fares and limited passengers – what regulation can mean for share autos in Chennai

March 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Share autos provide first and last mile connectivity in Chennai. Can formalising them strengthen public transport in the city?

chennai conservancy workers
Waste Management

சிங்கார சென்னையில் தூய்மை பணியார்களின் நிலைமை

March 21, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

தூய்மை பணியாளர்கள் சந்திக்கும் சிக்கல்கள் என்ன?

GCC Chennai Corporation primary school
Education

Inadequate infrastructure and lack of personnel affect learning in Corporation schools in Chennai

March 16, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Many schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation do not have adequate number teachers, classrooms and toilets, impacting learning outcomes.

chennai street sweeping
Waste Management

The plight of conservancy workers in singara Chennai

March 10, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Battling sexual harassment and hostile work environment, conservancy workers in Chennai continue to keep the city clean.

Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 in her office
Governance

Councillor Talk: M Renuka aims to improve quality of life in Ward 42 – Tondiarpet

March 6, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

A Model school, a bridge and a community hall are among the facilities Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 wants to bring to her Ward.

conservancy worker sweeping near bin
Waste Management

Swachh Survekshan ranking signals broad issues in waste management in Chennai

March 2, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

How have the various waste management efforts on the ground translated into improved Swachh Survekshan rankings for Chennai?

Cooum river
Environment

Polluted Chennai rivers call CRRT’s restoration strategy into question

February 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust has been tasked with reviving Chennai’s rivers. Critics call for a change in approach to yield better results.

ward 12 councillor
Governance

Councillor talk: V Kaviganesan aspires for a zero-waste Ward 12 – Thiruvottiyur

February 15, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Ward 12 Councillor, V Kaviganesan of DMK, wishes to construct a bigger Corporation elementary school and revamp the ward’s UPHC.

chennai dumpyard
Environment

How are heavy metals polluting the soil in Chennai?

February 10, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

A study has found that soil in Chennai is contaminated with heavy metals due to garbage dumping, vehicular emissions and industrial pollution.

Area Sabha Ward Committees
Governance

Will the Ward Committees in Chennai be truly democratic?

February 7, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

With the process for holding Ward Committee and Area Sabha meetings initiated, a look at who gets to participate in these platforms in Chennai.

Ritchie Street
Society

How Chennai’s Ritchie street keeps up with changing times

February 2, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

One of the city’s most famous electronics hub, Ritchie Street has continued to remain the go-to market for the needs of Chennaiites.

chennai aerial view
Governance

Shaping the future of Chennai through the Third Master Plan

January 30, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The Third Master Plan preparation is underway. Here is what experts, residents and CMDA’s Member Secretary had to say on the future of Chennai.

bike on road
Society

Curbing the menace of bike racing on Chennai’s streets

January 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Police try to crack down on bike racing in the streets of Chennai but social media has contributed to such increasing acts of recklessness.

lift in an apartment in chennai
Civic

Common electricity tariff hike in Chennai irks residents

January 20, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Residents of many small and medium-sized apartments have seen a steep increase in common area charges following the hike.

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