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Articles by Sukriti Vats

About Sukriti Vats
Sukriti Vats is a student at Asian College of Journalism. She has previously worked in Times of India and NDTV. She aspires to report on civic and environmental issues in future.
Infrastructure

Dark, dirty… or simply closed! How are these Chennai subways helping pedestrians?

March 11, 2020 Sukriti Vats

Wall Tax Road. Poonamallee Road. Anna Salai. Built to make it easier for the walking population to cross major thoroughfares, the subways at these locations are either in sorry condition or closed for months due to construction.

Environment

Fishermen contest charges of encroachment in Thiruvanmiyur

December 3, 2019 Sukriti Vats

Recent construction of some shanties and a road for better access and mobility by the fishing community has been labelled as encroachment after complaints from residents in nearby locations. However, the community rebuts charges and enjoys the support of environmental activists.

Governance

A bangle for a dream: A tale of uncertain futures along the Buckingham canal

October 29, 2019 Sukriti Vats

A group of residents along the Buckingham Canal in R A Puram live under the imminent threat of eviction, worried about the loss of livelihood and the homes they have built over decades of hard work.

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