Waste Management Are micro composting centres in Chennai doing their job? June 27, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman Micro composting centres in Chennai convert wet waste into useful manure. However, not all of them are functional or well-maintained.
Civic Councillor talk: Flooding and civic issues of Ward 105 the focus for N Adiyaman June 24, 2022 Maya Karthikeyan N Adiyaman, Councillor of Ward 105 looks to address flooding and waste management in the ward during his tenure.
Governance Councillor talk: In ward 41, B Vimala wants to fix Kodungaiyur dumpyard June 22, 2022 Maya Karthikeyan Starting with B Vimala in Ward 41, we shall bring you a series of conversations with the elected councillors to know their vision for the ward and the city.
Health Expenses, social stigma deter urban poor in Chennai from seeking mental health care June 17, 2022 Agnee Ghosh Mental health care for urban poor in Chennai is often unaffordable or inaccessible. Organisations tackle this through community interventions.
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.
Civic Explainer: How do you get your building plan approved in Chennai? May 23, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan Here is a handy guide on all you need to know about obtaining building plan approval in Chennai for various categories of construction.
Civic Poor maintenance turns Adambakkam park into a safety hazard May 17, 2022 SP Nalan Poor maintenance has made play areas in an Adambakkam park unusable. Similar issues across Chennai parks must be recognised and addressed.
Waste Management Ambitious budget for Chennai’s waste management but no coherent strategy May 16, 2022 Pinky Chandran Attempts to decentralise waste management have hardly been enough to match the ambitious targets of the civic budget presented by the GCC.
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?
Governance Webinar: How will you track the work of your ward councillor? April 21, 2022 News Desk How can the residents of Chennai engage with their ward councillor? What are the ways in which they can demand accountability?
Waste Management Chennai waste pickers stare at uncertain future in the face of source segregation April 18, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan Excluded from the formal waste management system, waste pickers of Chennai have seen a drop in their earnings and face many hardships.
Governance Greater Chennai Corporation budget places emphasis on schools and infrastructure April 14, 2022 Aruna Natarajan What are the key elements of the recently-tabled budget of the Greater Chennai Corporation? What can you expect for the city?
Civic Chennai Buzz: Number of zones increased | Delivery personnel fined..and more! April 9, 2022 News Desk The number of zones in the city is set to rise to 22. New public toilets and flyovers are on the cards. Catch this and more news!
Governance Gender and Policy Lab to work towards a safe and inclusive Chennai April 7, 2022 Aruna Natarajan The first of its kind Gender and Policy Lab was inaugurated in the city on April 1. How can the Lab improve women’s safety and inclusion?
Civic Coming soon: A map and masterplan for Chennai toilets March 18, 2022 Aruna Natarajan Chennai gears up for a Toilet Festival and a toilet fellowship organised by Recycle Bin. The team lays out the steps to create a toilet masterplan.
