INTERVIEWS

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

Parithi ElamSurithi, Councillor of Ward 99, outlines the key issues in the ward related to housing, sanitation, flooding and traffic and possible solutions.

Suganya E, Councillor of Ward 109, is a member of INC. She aims to improve waste management and combat drug menace.

Subashini Durai, Councillor of Ward 173 details her plans for the ward and talks about her overall vision for Chennai.

Kiran Sharmilee of Ward 107 has high hopes for transformation of Chennai. She also looks to address flooding and stormwater drains in her ward.

Councillor K Karthik of Ward 7 is aggrieved by the slow pace of work at the local level. Solving flooding and improving civic amenities are his goals.

Councillor R Durairaj is keen to work with MLAs and Ministers from the DMK to execute his vision for Ward 172.

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.

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.

The Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company is an initiative to combat climate change. Citizen Matters spoke to Environment Secretary Supriya Sahu IAS to learn more about its mission.

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.

Long-time civic activist Meenakshi Sundharam, is contesting for the post of councillor. We spoke to him about his plans and solutions for his ward.