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HomeAuthorsNagesh Aras

Articles by Nagesh Aras

About Nagesh Aras
Nagesh Aras is a resident of Bellandur. He works on urban governance issues like mobility, lake and water management, and STPs.
Governance

Tips to make BMTC’s Android app more useful and helpful

September 14, 2018 Nagesh Aras

BMTC has an Intelligent Transport System, and an ITS mobile application too. How to make this system more efficient to help public transport and people? some inputs.

Commute

Bangalore needs better transport for people and goods; not elevated roads

September 3, 2018 Nagesh Aras

It is essential to remove all pain points from public transport, to make it popular. Conversion to public transport can reduce the traffic 24-fold,and BTMC can help achieve this.

Environment

Soapnut detergents cannot fully eliminate pollution in lakes – here’s why

July 13, 2018 Nagesh Aras

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced in the state budget that soapnut-based detergent industry will be promoted in future, as it will help control pollution in lakes. Will this solution really help control lake pollution?

Environment

Seven reasons why Bengaluru can still run out of water

March 5, 2018 Nagesh Aras

BWSSB water isn’t reaching everyone. 1400MLD of sewage water is being wasted. Rainwater isn’t harvested enough. What Bengaluru needs now to be safe: a good water management plan.

Environment

80% sewage entering Bellandur lake to be treated by end of Feb, by George!

February 1, 2018 Nagesh Aras

Bellandur lake hits headlines often for wrong reasons. Citizens pressed for a time-bound plan for revival of the lake, and suggested many helpful ideas.

Infrastructure

Here’s what’s wrong with “crush-and-flush” approach to waste

January 18, 2018 Nagesh Aras

Bengaluru has set out on a journey of managing its waste sustainably. Going for pulverisers that further increase the load on sewage treatment of the city may not be a solution for this city.

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Infrastructure

So, are ‘you’ prepared to compensate the victims of the BBMP demolition?

August 15, 2016 Nagesh Aras

Who would be actually paying the damages? If the government pays any compensation, almost the entire cost would be paid by the Bangaloreans, given that the city generates about 80% of state GDP. Do you like the idea?

Governance

How a bunch of Bangaloreans helped the Real Estate Bill get passed

March 15, 2016 Nagesh Aras

The RERA bill has been passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Bill with a number of safeguards to protect home buyers’ interest, has crossed all hurdles. Citizen groups in Bengaluru too have played a role in pushing the Bill.

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