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HomeAuthorsSavitha Ganesh

Articles by Savitha Ganesh

About Savitha Ganesh
Savitha Ganesh was a Researcher at Citizen Matters Chennai. She holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology from FLAME University Pune.
chennai ennore thermal power station
Governance

Why public consultations in Chennai often fail to capture the real concerns of citizens

November 2, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Public consultations in Chennai for various development projects have been marred by lack of information and deliberate hurdles to participation.

nature based learning session
Education

Nature-based learning: Walk, talk and observe to know more about the city’s ecology

August 31, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

A chat with Yuvan Aves, who has been helping residents understand Chennai better through nature-based learning via walks and workshops.

children standing in scouts and guides training conducted by the Pulianthope Podhu Nala Sangam
Society

Stigma around Pulianthope: How does a neighbourhood become criminalised?

August 9, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Pulianthope residents have long suffered from the reputation of the area being a hotbed of violence. How has this affected their daily lives?

chennai public library
Civic

How have Chennai’s public libraries been impacted by the pandemic?

July 8, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

How have Chennai’s public libraries dealt with COVID-19? Readers and staff reflect on the impact of the past two years and what lies ahead.

ramp over shops and homes entrances
Civic

Road digging disrupts daily life of Chennaiites

May 31, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Road digging by various service agencies such as CMWSSB, TNEB and telcos rarely follow the guidelines set out by the GCC.

chennai homeschooling
Education

Homeschooling helping Chennai kids pursue their interests

May 24, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Homeschooling has gained popularity in recent times in Chennai. The system affords flexibility and time to explore options that traditional schools do not.

pulianthope rwa
Society

Pulianthope Welfare Assembly shows the way for RWAs in Chennai

May 2, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Pulianthope Welfare Aseembly is unique among RWAs as it aims to connect residents with job opportunities and help bridge the knowledge gap.

ward committee meeting
Governance

Constant vigilance needed for effective local governance in Chennai

April 26, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

With an elected local body in place, how can Chennaiites track the work of their councillor and be involved in decision-making?

Informal settlements of the poor on the banks of a water body in Chennai
Society

When eri restoration is just another name for eviction of the working classes

April 15, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

The Korattur eri restoration saw the eviction of many low-income families. A paper by Karen Coelho highlights the social cost of restoration.

port expressway chennai
Governance

தமிழக பட்ஜட்: சென்னைக்கான திட்டங்கள் என்ன?

April 4, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

சென்னைக்கான வளர்ச்சி திட்டங்கள் என்ன?

Interview with Disability Rights Alliance MTC buses
Commute

Interview: Public transport in Chennai far from being disabled-friendly and inclusive

April 1, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

The MTC procured around 2000 buses in 2018 but none of them were low floor buses that were disabled-friendly. Accessibility issues also persist in the Metro.

port maduravoyal expressway
Governance

Tamil Nadu Budget: What is in the pipeline for Chennai?

March 25, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

The revival of Port-Maduravoyal expressway and upgrades to the city’s weather monitoring systems are on the cards for Chennai in TN Budget 2022.

Pensions Perumbakkam
Governance

Residents of Chennai’s resettlement sites fight against all odds to receive their pension

March 16, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Resettled citizens face difficulties in accessing even basic entitlements such as pension. Here’s how the community is working to change this.

garbage bins in Chennai
Waste Management

குப்பைத்தொட்டி இல்லாத நகரமாக சென்னை மாறுமா?

March 15, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

குப்பைத்தொட்டி இல்லாத நகராக சென்னை மாறுவது சாத்தியமா?

garbage bins in Chennai
Waste Management

Can Chennai ever become a bin-less city?

March 4, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Issues with source segregation and waste management must be addressed in order to realise the idea of a bin-less Chennai.

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