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EDITORS’ PICK

The best of Citizen Matters’ coverage curated by the editorial team

Velachery lake surrounded with buildings
Governance

How blue areas become grey: Reclassification of waterbodies in Chennai

December 21, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Waterbody reclassification in Chennai has come under scrutiny for the complex and arbitrary manner in which it is being carried out by the CMDA.

face recognition software code
Society

Can the Chennai police use facial recognition technology on you?

December 19, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Chennai cops have been using facial recognition technology to identify criminals. But it could come at a cost to people’s right to privacy.

Tree plantation in Chennai
Environment

Many tree plantation drives in Chennai bear no fruit

November 21, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

While many tree plantation drives are initiated in Chennai, the sustainability of such projects remains a question. How can such drives be more effective?

chennai floods- flooding in velachery- benches inundated in park
Infrastructure

Urban floods: Why some areas in Chennai are worse hit than others

November 18, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Monsoon floods in Chennai vary from one area to the other due to differences in topography and the kind of flood mitigation measures taken.

Two frontline workers in Chennai
Governance

Frontline workers in Chennai battle the rains with poor support and scarce empathy

November 16, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Frontline workers in Chennai work round the clock during rains or other climate emergencies to ensure normalcy. How are they trained and protected?

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.

residents of mandaveli
Civic

Residents step up to monitor Mandaveli SWD work

October 28, 2022 Ganga Sridhar

Residents have been actively monitoring Mandaveli’s SWD work in the run up to the monsoon, to ensure proper completion.

Stormwater drain manhole on Link Road in Nesapakkam
Governance

Chennai races against time to finish storm water drain work, but concerns persist

October 19, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Chennai will soon see the northeast monsoon setting in; how flood-ready is the city? GCC assures completion of stormwater drains before the rains.

A family of three members sitting on a cot in Kannapar Thidal. They call the sapce with a cot their home
Governance

Kannappar Thidal: Where residents continue their 20-year wait for a proper home

September 29, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Over 60 families were moved to Kannappar Thidal in 2002 with the promise of housing tenements. Twenty years on, they are in the very same spot, only worse off.

chennai stray dog
Civic

Pets in Chennai: How a welfare association is addressing key community concerns

September 19, 2022 K L Balasubramanian and Pradeep Raghunathan

A pet management committee has been mooted by residents of RK Nagar to help residents coexist with animals and share learnings.

A person coughing; recurring or persistent coughs are one of the key symptoms of tuberculosis
Health

Can climate change influence tuberculosis cases in Chennai?

September 12, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Climate change is wreaking havoc around the world. Now, research has found that climatic factors play a role in tuberculosis infections in Chennai.

chennai-wasted-360-rebirth-clothes-aisle-thrift-store
Waste Management

How to give your used clothes a new lease of life in Chennai

September 5, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Fast fashion industry has harmed the planet to a great extent. Find out how people in Chennai are finding use for their preowned clothes.

chennai school children
Education

Why has RTE failed to level the playing field in Chennai schools?

September 2, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

RTE applications have increased in Chennai post pandemic. But many issues continue to plague the system, defeating the spirit of the law.

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.

chennai-street-food-chaat-vendor-gr-nagar-near corner of main road
Health

Is the street food in Chennai safe and hygienic?

August 30, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Street food in Chennai is tasty and does not burn a hole in your pocket. But do vendors follow safety norms and serve hygienic food?

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