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Governance

City administration, infrastructure, urban resilience, citizen participation and urban planning. We track the Greater Chennai Corporation, suburban municipalities and parastatal agencies like Water Supply and Sewerage Board, ESCOMs etc.

Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 in her office
Governance

Councillor Talk: M Renuka aims to improve quality of life in Ward 42 – Tondiarpet

March 6, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

A Model school, a bridge and a community hall are among the facilities Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 wants to bring to her Ward.

chennai apartment
Governance

Residents must work together to leverage new Apartment Ownership Act in Tamil Nadu

March 3, 2023 VS Jayaraman

Consultations must be held prior to framing of rules for new Apartment Ownership Act with regard to redevelopment and use of common facilities.

Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Building
Governance

Tendering process for civic work in Chennai can benefit from greater transparency

February 27, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Tendering process by the civic body for various civic work in Chennai can be made more transparent so citizens can monitor the work carried out.

ward 12 councillor
Governance

Councillor talk: V Kaviganesan aspires for a zero-waste Ward 12 – Thiruvottiyur

February 15, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Ward 12 Councillor, V Kaviganesan of DMK, wishes to construct a bigger Corporation elementary school and revamp the ward’s UPHC.

Area Sabha Ward Committees
Governance

Will the Ward Committees in Chennai be truly democratic?

February 7, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

With the process for holding Ward Committee and Area Sabha meetings initiated, a look at who gets to participate in these platforms in Chennai.

chennai skyline
Governance

How is a Master Plan for Chennai prepared?

February 1, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

With the start of the visioning exercise for the Third Master Plan, here is a explainer on how a Master Plan for Chennai is prepared.

fisherfolk by the sea in Chennai
Governance

நடுக்கடலில் அவசர உதவியின்றி தவிக்கும் மீனவர்கள்

January 31, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

கடலுக்கு செல்லும் மீனவர்களை காக்கும் சேவைகள்.

chennai aerial view
Governance

Shaping the future of Chennai through the Third Master Plan

January 30, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The Third Master Plan preparation is underway. Here is what experts, residents and CMDA’s Member Secretary had to say on the future of Chennai.

Two fishermen in Nochikuppam, Chennai standing on a boat
Governance

Fisherfolk of Chennai lack support during emergencies at sea

January 26, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Dedicated emergency services such as sea ambulances can aid fisherfolk of Chennai facing emergencies at sea and prevent deaths.

A boys' shelter for homeless in Chennai
Governance

Shelter for homeless in Chennai: What are the systemic issues?

January 25, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Lack of adequate numbers and sparse allocation of funds are among the challenges faced by shelters for the homeless in Chennai.

aerial view of Chennai
Governance

Webinar alert: Will Chennai’s Third Master Plan meet people’s expectations?

January 24, 2023 News Desk

Consultations are ongoing for Chennai’s Third Master Plan. Join our panel discussion on concerns of residents and avenues for participation.

council meeting in Ripon building
Governance

Explainer: How does the elected council work in Chennai?

January 17, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

What does the elected council in Chennai do? Who forms the elected council? How can you make the council hear your grievances?

homeless man in chennai
Governance

A wishlist to tackle homelessness in Chennai

January 16, 2023 News Desk

Following a stakeholder consultation held on Jan 12th, IRCDUC has listed some key demands to improve the lives of the homeless in Chennai.

Fathima Ahamath, ward councillor 61 sitting in her office
Governance

Councillor talk: Improving roads the aim for Fathima Ahamath of Ward 61 – Egmore

January 9, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Fathima Ahamath discusses changes brought about in Ward 61 and her larger vision to make the ward a model ward in Chennai.

chennai cmda masterplan consultation
Governance

CMDA’s public consultation on Third Master Plan leaves little room for residents’ voices

January 2, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

A resident who attended a public consultation by the CMDA on the Third Master Plan was disappointed by the lack of space for their concerns.

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