INTERVIEWS

Yazhini, Councillor of Ward 135, talks about her goal to make her ward Singara Ashok Nagar. She aims to reform schools and improve sanitation.

NCRB data reveals shocking suicide figures in Chennai. Can community efforts help in suicide prevention? We ask a team of experts from the Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.

Stella Rathna has been active in politics for 15 years prior to her election. She spoke to us about her plans for Ward 128 and her vision for Chennai.

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.