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HomeAuthorsPragathi Ravi

Articles by Pragathi Ravi

About Pragathi Ravi
Pragathi Ravi is a Reporter with the Bengaluru Chapter, writing at the intersection of labour, infrastructure and ecology. She is also a recent graduate of the Urban Fellows Programme at Indian Institute for Human Settlements and was an intern with Land Conflict Watch prior to joining Citizen Matters. Her work has previously appeared in Indiaspend, Frontline Hindu, Article 14 and Gaon Connection.
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Metro construction on Tannery Road in KG Halli
Infrastructure

Living with the metro construction: Safety, pollution and accessibility concerns

January 30, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

A webinar on safety issues around metro construction delved into the importance of safety audits, as well as pollution and accessibility issues.

Gig economy workers awaiting orders outside restaurants in Bengaluru
Health

Millions face cancer risk from the work they do, especially informal workers

January 25, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Globally, the construction industry has the highest burden of occupational cancers because of exposure to asbestos and silica.

BESCOM workers carrying out maintenence work in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru, with the locality residents looking on
Infrastructure

How renewable energy production can affect what you pay for power in Bengaluru

January 19, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

There have been reports of industries reducing costs by sourcing renewable energy. But will this seep all the way down to the household level?

Tree felling exercise underway to widen Bellary Road
Infrastructure

In photos: Age-old trees felled for Bellary road widening

January 17, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

BBMP’s decision to fell nearly 54 trees in front of Palace Grounds to widen Bellary road has drawn the ire of citizens and environmentalists.

Church Street under construction
Civic

Church Street: Aspirational milestone or expensive experiment? 

January 13, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Even though the redesigned Church Street serves as an aspirational model, it cannot be entirely replicated in other areas of the city.

NITI Aayog Urban dashboard 2021-22 for SDG monitoring
Civic

Ranked 15 overall, Bengaluru lags behind in two key SDGs

January 9, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Data shows that Bengaluru is far from achieving the zero hunger goal by 2030, highlighting the need to strengthen government schemes.

Auto stands adjacent to bus stops
Commute

Pre-paid auto kiosks set to make a comeback in Bengaluru Metro stations

January 2, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

The lack of last mile connectivity and erratic schedules of BMTC often compel commuters to resort to booking an auto for the entirety of their trip.

Stories about Bengaluru covered every aspect, from civic issues to the environment. Representative image. Vidhana Soudha. Pic: Pragathi Ravi
Civic

Reporter’s diary 2022: Three articles that are special to me

December 29, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Every story demands a lot of effort, care and thought on the reporters’ part. Yet some are particularly memorable for a host of different reasons.

Children learning at a community-based learning centre in Bengaluru
Education

How community learning centres are bridging the gaps in Bengaluru’s education infrastructure

December 26, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Vismaya Kalike, founded in 2018, was started for first-generation learners. They received an overwhelming response for supportive learning.

School children waiting for a BMTC bus in Bengaluru
Education

How have government schools fared in terms of enrolment and dropout?

December 19, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Poverty, taking care of siblings, safety and poor health conditions are among the reasons for children to drop out of school.

Garbage compactors in Bengaluru
Civic

Will the Swachh ward ranking competition improve public sanitation awareness?

December 13, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Marks are awarded on the basis of absence of open litter, urination or defecation. Public toilets also have to be geotagged.

real estate project amidst greenery
Environment

How climate change is threatening tree species in Bengaluru

November 29, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

A recent study assessed the climate vulnerability of tree species in Bengaluru, and found that the warming city led to poor tree health.

BBMP fixing potholes in Bengaluru
Civic

How Bengaluru roads can be free of potholes: Discussion highlights

November 24, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

While there is enough technical information, there is a lack of a governance system that monitors laying, re-laying of roads.

No parking board in Bengaluru
Commute

Decoding the pay and park mechanism in Bengaluru

November 22, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

The BBMP’s current plan is to extend the pay-and-park system in a graded fashion to accommodate 24,387 two-wheelers and 2,834 cars.

World leaders meet for COP27 at Sharm El Sheikh
Economy

Interview: How can a climate action plan unlock climate finance for Bengaluru?

November 17, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

In this conversation, urban expert Shrimoyee Bhattacharya explains how climate finance must be a common lens in all sectoral climate action plans.

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