The new waste contractor took over on October 1st. A member of an RWA engaged in pioneering waste management practices shares his thoughts on the new system.
The COVID-19 crisis has revived the debate over a shift of the TN capital to Madurai or Trichy. A look at some important factors that should guide the decision.
How were streets for the project chosen? What features made them good choices? What about public consultations? A citizen voices several important questions.
An active SWM volunteer is cautiously hopeful that the new service provider will help Chennai improve its source segregation and solid waste management record.
The city’s COVID trajectory shows that it was able to contain spread only through sustained testing and isolation. It must stick to the strategy as it allows for phased reopening.
Across the city roads are being dug up and relaid to lay pipes and cables. The relaying occurs mostly without milling. Despite complaints, authorities delay action.
Policies adopted by Bengaluru, with regard to transport, water, open spaces etc, hold crucial lessons for Chennai, says a dual citizen of the two metro cities.
For months, an empathetic citizen has been trying to secure shelter for a mentally-ill individual in his neighbourhood, in vain. He writes about his experience.
Due to overreliance on other states and districts for food supply, Chennai was hit considerably during the lockdown. How can this change? Research by the Urban Design Collective has provided some answers.
Bhoomika Trust’s work with people in need during the pandemic underlines the power of volunteerism and civil society. Managing Trustee Aruna Subramaniam talks about the learnings from the journey.
Presently, corrugated sheets are nailed all around the infected house or block, leaving an opening much like the eye of a needle! What if there is a need for emergency evacuation?