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HomeAuthorsBhargavi S Rao

Articles by Bhargavi S Rao

About Bhargavi S Rao
Bhargavi S. Rao works at the intersections of community action with law, policy, planning and governance. She is Trustee of Environment Support Group and Deputy Director, Centre for Financial Accountability.
Environment

Making Turahalli a model for urban forests

March 10, 2021 Bhargavi S Rao

The debate over Turahalli is an incredible opportunity to set right the governance of all urban forests, spaces without which cities could die.

Health

“Pourakarmikas are our defence against corona; here’s how to keep them (ergo all of us) safe”

March 19, 2020 Bhargavi S Rao

Pourakarmikas are our first line of defence against COVID-19. But they don’t have the right equipment, facilities to maintain personal hygiene, or health check-ups to ensure they’re neither infected nor unwittingly spreading the disease.

Economy

Bengaluru’s street vendors: A vibrant community deprived of rights

June 28, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

Carts of street food that offer a quick snack, little stalls selling just what you were looking for – street vendors are an integral part of life in Bengaluru. But why isn’t the government implementing the law that upholds their right to work?

Environment

To beat air pollution, redesign Bengaluru’s action plan

June 5, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

A 44-point action plan was proposed recently to improve Bengaluru’s air quality. But the actions proposed are ineffective and undemocratic, opines the author

Environment

Stop living wastefully and start living resourcefully

June 10, 2015 Bhargavi S Rao

What are the children of today being taught about waste? Here is a workshop from ESG for teachers and school administrators on simple, feasible solutions for waste management in schools.

Commute

It’s all dust, smoke and bad roads for pedestrians, while flyover takes shape

March 2, 2015 Bhargavi S Rao

With roads and footpaths dug up, people are left with no space to walk, whenever a road project starts. Is there a solution?


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