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The BMC in Mumbai has come up with a draft management plan for the eco-sensitive zone around the in The 300 page plan...
15/10/2025

The BMC in Mumbai has come up with a draft management plan for the eco-sensitive zone around the in

The 300 page plan is worrying environmentalists and adivasi communities alike. The plan proposes greater developmental activities including construction and real-estate in the eco-sensitive zone. And the plan talks of resettling tribal communities who have lived in the park for generations.

Worse, the proposal is not available in Marathi or any other local language. Check out this post or our detailed article on the plan (link in bio).

Mumbaikars you can speak up about the plan till the 17th, this Friday. Read our post. Then head to our link to use an easy whatsapp chatbot made by .vote
Or check out the petition hosted by

The new urban governance system based on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 divides the city into five separate ...
08/10/2025

The new urban governance system based on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 divides the city into five separate municipal corporations: Bengaluru Central, South, East, West and North.

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has also proposed a new ward delimitation plan, which has important implications for governance, civic services and representation.

Have questions or feedback? We're organising a citizen clinic to answer your queries. To send us your questions, scan the QR code or head to the link in the bio/stories.

Bengaluru’s waste pickers power the city’s decentralised waste system, yet their work often goes unrecognised. Expired I...
03/10/2025

Bengaluru’s waste pickers power the city’s decentralised waste system, yet their work often goes unrecognised. Expired ID cards, lapsed MoUs, and volatile recycling prices make their livelihoods precarious, even as they keep our streets clean.

Swipe to read more.

Article by Michelle Shajan and Vaishnavi Vasu

As Indian cities face floods, water scarcity, heat stress, and loss of natural ecosystems, sponge parks are emerging as ...
30/09/2025

As Indian cities face floods, water scarcity, heat stress, and loss of natural ecosystems, sponge parks are emerging as a nature-based solution. These engineered wetlands absorb, filter, and slowly release rainwater—reducing flooding, recharging groundwater, cooling urban heat, and supporting biodiversity. Beyond infrastructure, they create vibrant community spaces and reconnect cities with their natural hydrology. Their success relies on thoughtful planning, regular maintenance, and community engagement.

Swipe to see Chennai’s journey with sponge parks.

In the Appa Pada colony in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, each monsoon season brings renewed fear. Despite the t...
17/09/2025

In the Appa Pada colony in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, each monsoon season brings renewed fear. Despite the tragic landslide of 2019 that claimed 32 lives, many families continue to live in perilous conditions without safe housing or proper infrastructure. Eviction notices and warnings from the Forest Department are common, yet the promise of rehabilitation remains unfulfilled for hundreds.
Story and photos by

At run Chennai High School, Adyar, food waste transforms into fuel and fresh greens. Through a biogas plant and roofto...
09/09/2025

At run Chennai High School, Adyar, food waste transforms into fuel and fresh greens. Through a biogas plant and rooftop garden, students are learning sustainability at school and even taking the lessons home.

Do read about this beautiful initiative by in partnership with and and

Story by

Mumbai is going through a waste crisis. But as citizens we can't fix the problem if we don't understand it! Join our FRE...
06/09/2025

Mumbai is going through a waste crisis. But as citizens we can't fix the problem if we don't understand it!
Join our FREE Masterclass Fixing Waste Journeys. This session is for you if you want to:
- Learn more about the journey of our waste
- Learn simple, powerful ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle from your home
- Learn about community initiatives that you can replicate in your locality/society

Facilitators:
Kedar Sohoni – Founder of and tech entrepreneur turned waste champion, leading recycling and composting efforts across Mumbai.
Jyoti Mhapsekar - from .mukti.sanghatana
empowering waste pickers through training and community-driven solutions.

📅 12 Sept 2025 | 6 PM – 8 PM | 📍 Zoom (link in bio or scan QR code)
Clean Mumbai starts with you!
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Do you know that Bengaluru's governance system changes from today? The BBMP is out and the Greater Bengaluru Authority i...
02/09/2025

Do you know that Bengaluru's governance system changes from today? The BBMP is out and the Greater Bengaluru Authority is in. But what does this mean exactly? Check out this brief explainer on how the GBA will be structured.

Bengaluru’s governance is changing from Sept 2025!BBMP is out. Greater Bengaluru Authority is in. With it the city will ...
02/09/2025

Bengaluru’s governance is changing from Sept 2025!
BBMP is out. Greater Bengaluru Authority is in. With it the city will be divided into 5 City Corporations.

Swipe to learn more.

Will this solve Bengaluru's problems?

In Indian societies we like to say "respect your elders". But this doesn't translate to how our cities are built. India ...
21/08/2025

In Indian societies we like to say "respect your elders". But this doesn't translate to how our cities are built.

India has the second-largest elderly population in the world, 103 million people. This number will only grow. But can our elders move and navigate the city with some safety and dignity? We all know the answer 🙃

Our cities remain hostile:
🚧 Broken footpaths
🚦 Unsafe crossings
🚌 Inaccessible transport
📱 Digital barriers

The is seeking public feedback on the newly revised Metro 11 route. The new route will be part of the Green Line. The n...
13/08/2025

The is seeking public feedback on the newly revised Metro 11 route. The new route will be part of the Green Line. The new route will cover Anik Depot to Gateway of India. It will also have significant environmental and social impact. So, Mumbai folks do take some time to share your feedback. Deadline is August 20th. Swipe for details of how to submit feedback! Please share with fellow Mumbaikars.

And let us know what you think of the new route?

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