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  Poor state of Chennai’s public infrastructure must be fixed before cosmetic makeover
  by Raghukumar Choodamani
  March 29, 2023
  Footpaths, roads, parks, walls – all suffer from damage and neglect in Chennai. GCC must focus on fixing them before creating new infrastructure.
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  Parking management under PPP model, Makkalai Thedi Mayor initiative among highlights of 2023-2024 GCC Budget
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 28, 2023
  Flood mitigation projects, creation of ward-level competition for waste management and more feature in the GCC Budget 2023-2024.
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  What residents of Chennai want from the GCC budget
  by Geetha Ganesh
  March 27, 2023
  As the civic body prepares to table the budget, Chennaiites share their thoughts on what areas should receive more focus.
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  Chennai Buzz: Guidelines issued for Area Sabhas | North Chennai Development Scheme..and more!
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 25, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Anna Nagar Tower opened to the public; North Chennai Development Scheme announced in Tamil Nadu Budget.
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  Lessons from residents’ efforts to remove bins in Valmiki Nagar in Chennai
  by Jayanthi Premchandar
  March 24, 2023
  Community efforts in Valmiki Nagar to ensure waste segregation has helped ged rid of overflowing street-side garbage bins in the area.
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  Fixed fares and limited passengers – what regulation can mean for share autos in Chennai
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 23, 2023
  Share autos provide first and last mile connectivity in Chennai. Can formalising them strengthen public transport in the city?
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  What does the latest Tamil Nadu budget have in store for Chennai?
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 22, 2023
  Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, Tamil Nadu Skill Training Hub, Adyar river restoration are projects on the cards for Chennai in TN Budget 2023.
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  சிங்கார சென்னையில் தூய்மை பணியார்களின் நிலைமை
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 21, 2023
  தூய்மை பணியாளர்கள் சந்திக்கும் சிக்கல்கள் என்ன?
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  Earthquakes, fires or floods – How Chennaiites can lend a hand in times of disaster
  by Geetha Ganesh
  March 20, 2023
  Having a robust disaster management plan that involves training of residents as first responders is the need of the hour in Chennai.
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  Chennai Buzz: Shollinganallur residents stage protest | Competition for lake redevelopment..and more!
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 18, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: New equipment purchased to improve traffic management; CUMTA mulls rail track near new ring road.
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  Inadequate infrastructure and lack of personnel affect learning in Corporation schools in Chennai
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 16, 2023
  Many schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation do not have adequate number teachers, classrooms and toilets, impacting learning outcomes.
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  Chennai needs an integrated water management system to prevent floods and drought: Dr S Janakarajan
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 15, 2023
  Dr S Janakarajan recommends restoration of tanks and eris and creation of blue-green infrastructure to combat Chennai’s water woes.
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  All in a day’s work: What the metro water manual workers in Chennai face
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 14, 2023
  Manual workers in Chennai commute long hours for low pay and have no safety or job security despite working for decades.
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  Revisiting Chennai’s Non-Motorised Transport Policy
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 13, 2023
  It has been nearly a decade since Chennai Corporation adopted the Non-Motorised Transport Policy. Has anything changed since then?
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  Chennai Buzz: Six metro stations scrapped | New bridges to come up.. and more!
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 11, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Fines under litter-free corridor scheme, public to be allowed to Anna Nagar tower after 12 years.