Public Policy

Chennai Civic Powers Debate Gains Momentum

Calls to strengthen urban governance in Chennai have intensified, with engineering professionals urging the state government to devolve greater decision-making…

5 days ago

Chennai Water Tariff Rollback Highlights Governance Challenges

A local civic body in Chennai has reversed a recent increase in water charges following strong opposition from residents, underscoring…

1 week ago

Chennai Accessible Voting Initiative Improves Civic Inclusion

Chennai is strengthening electoral accessibility by introducing sign language interpreters at polling locations, aiming to support hearing-impaired citizens and improve…

1 week ago

Kolkata Policy Dialogue Highlights Urban Governance Gaps

A recent Kolkata policy dialogue has brought renewed attention to persistent gaps between urban policy design and on-ground implementation, highlighting…

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Census Houselisting Shows Low Digital Uptake

The initial phase of the 2027 Census houselisting exercise in Bengaluru has revealed limited uptake of self-enumeration, with the majority…

2 weeks ago

Kolkata Fatafat Reflects Informal Urban Economy Trends

The continued popularity of daily betting formats such as Kolkata Fatafat is drawing renewed attention to the scale and complexity…

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Lalbagh Tunnel Road Faces Environmental Scrutiny

A proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru has come under scrutiny following an inspection of Lalbagh Botanical Garden by an…

4 weeks ago

Kolkata Official Transfers Remain Routine Governance Process

Recent transfers of officials across administrative and enforcement roles in Kolkata have been described by authorities as part of a…

1 month ago

Bengaluru Census Self Enumeration Enables Digital Participation

Bengaluru residents will be able to participate in the upcoming national population exercise through a self-enumeration process, marking a significant…

1 month ago

Kolkata Environmental Priorities Lag In Political Agenda

Environmental concerns in Kolkata continue to receive limited attention within mainstream political discourse, raising questions about how urban sustainability is…

1 month ago