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HomeAuthorsRaghukumar Choodamani

Articles by Raghukumar Choodamani

About Raghukumar Choodamani
Raghukumar Choodamani is a resident of Chennai and likes to write about his observations in Chennai.
Suburban rail - Thiruvanmiyur MRTS station
Society

How safe is public transport in Chennai?

May 10, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

Safety in public transport such as buses and MRTS trains in Chennai has suffered due to lax monitoring and enforcement by authorities.

People waiting at a bus shelter in Madhavaram
Infrastructure

Chennai’s bus shelters fall short on comfort and accessibility

April 12, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

Chennai’s bus shelters must be improved with feedback from the public. This can result in more users opting for public transport.

chennai wall poster
Civic

Poor state of Chennai’s public infrastructure must be fixed before cosmetic makeover

March 29, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

Footpaths, roads, parks, walls – all suffer from damage and neglect in Chennai. GCC must focus on fixing them before creating new infrastructure.

chennai underpass with no footpath
Civic

Citizen’s audit highlights issues with flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai

March 9, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

The Perambur Neighbourhood Development Forum has come up with suggestions for redevelopment of flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai.

chennai cmda masterplan consultation
Governance

CMDA’s public consultation on Third Master Plan leaves little room for residents’ voices

January 2, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

A resident who attended a public consultation by the CMDA on the Third Master Plan was disappointed by the lack of space for their concerns.

PUC certification centre chennai
Environment

On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

December 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

PUC certification in Chennai is full of hassles for commuters. Here is why the system is broken and how it can be fixed.

disruption due to swd work
Civic

Perambur SWD construction: Sewage, exposed cables and other horrors

November 11, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

SWD work taking place across the city suffers from lack of coordination between agencies. Perambur residents bear the brunt.

road height increasing very time a new layer tar is applied to the road
Civic

Issues in Perambur show how not to fix Chennai roads

August 16, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

Chennai roads are seeing construction of stormwater drains and other civic works. What are the lessons for the city from Perambur?

perambur subway
Civic

Citizens’ audit highlights poor maintenance of pedestrian subway in Perambur

July 22, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

Damaged walls, accumulation of garbage and broken tiles are among the issues causing concern among users of the Perambur railway subway.

Perambur railway station entrance
Infrastructure

Citizen audit finds issues aplenty in Perambur Railway Station

June 1, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

Not enough public toilets, missing station masters and inadequate lift facilities are some issues flagged by a citizens’ audit of Perambur rail station.

water dripping from a water tap
Water Supply

What you must note while digging a borewell in Chennai

April 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

More Chennai residents turn to borewell for water supply in the summer. Proper procedures must be followed while digging borewells.

chennai cctv
Society

செயல்படாத மூன்றாம் கண்

March 11, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

சென்னையில் கண்காணிப்பு கேமராக்களின் நிலை என்ன?

chennai cctvs
Civic

How defunct CCTV cameras and a shelved project are affecting Chennaiites

March 2, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

The much-hyped Moondravathu Kan project involving CCTV cameras across the city has suffered due to improper maintenance and neglect.

Perambur high road
Civic

Chennai civic polls: Ward 71 wants improved mobility, safety and ward committees

February 9, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

Residents of Ward 71 have released a charter of demands for the local body, covering a plethora of issues faced by them.

road height increasing very time a new layer tar is applied to the road
Civic

Why road milling work calls for active involvement of Chennai citizens

February 2, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

Flouting of norms during milling of roads leads to several issues, including flooding. Residents can play a role in averting such situations.

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