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HomeAuthorsSandhya Bhat

Articles by Sandhya Bhat

About Sandhya Bhat
Sandhya is a Community Anchor at Citizen Matters with a keen interest in public policy. She is also a Joint Secretary and Governing Council Member with Bangalore Apartment Federation and a member of the Koramangala Warriors Group. Occasionally tweets at @Kora_prapancha
urban development bengaluru
Governance

Karnataka Assembly polls 2023: What the manifestos of national parties promise

May 6, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

The key promises in the AAP. BJP INC JDS manifestos—How do they compare on key issues such as water, healthcare and mobility?

Malleswaram assembly constituency map
Governance

Malleshwaram voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 26, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

Find out how Malleshwaram Assembly Constituency in the north-west of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Mahalakshmi Layout Constituency map
Governance

Mahalakshmi Layout voter guide: Candidate and constituency info

April 26, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

Find out how Mahalakshmi Layout Assembly Constituency to the west of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Governance

Dasarahalli voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 24, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

Find out how Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency to the north of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

BTM Layout constituency map
Governance

BTM Layout voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 23, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

Find out how BTM Layout Assembly Constituency in the south of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Collection of auto tippers
Waste Management

Who is a ‘Bulk Generator’ of solid waste?

May 20, 2022 Sandhya Bhat

BBMP has classified gated communities as bulk generators of waste, putting them on par with the commercial category. Here are the rules which govern them.

BPac B.Safe report release
Governance

Missing streetlights, poor signages: Safety audit finds much room for improvement

April 18, 2022 Sandhya Bhat

A BPAC project audited 260 public spaces, from PHCs to bus stops on how safe they are for women. This is what they found.

2/4 wheeler Community EV Charging station at Salarpuria Greenage
Commute

FAQ: How to set up a community EV charging station in your apartment complex

December 9, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation has negotiated deals with vendors to provide good deals to its members for setting up community EV charging stations.

Diesel Generator
Environment

Karnataka mandates retrofitting of diesel generators, Central rules specifically prohibits this

November 15, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

DG users now must get emission control devices certified by 1 of 5 empanelled laboratories. Or shift to gas based generators. Or retrofit DGs for gas usage.

Community charging station
Commute

EV Charging: Challenges and options in gated communities

October 20, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Many communities face difficulties in setting up charging stations for electric vehicles. A discussion co-organised by Citizen Matters looked at solutions.

BBMP Head Office
Governance

How does BBMP compute Property Tax

August 11, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

BBMP’s efforts in fixing loopholes in the Property Tax Self Assessment system, adds to the woes of property owners….

Environment

All you want to know about rooftop solar installation in Bengaluru

May 18, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

If your apartment MC wants to switch to a more environment-friendly energy source but doesn’t know what it involves, here’s a quick guide to rooftop solar power.

COVID19-positive-test-tube
Health

What to do if you test positive for COVID in Bengaluru

April 27, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

The four step strategy – prevention, detection, isolation and intervention — to fight COVID-19.

Hospital beds
Health

When and how to find a COVID bed in Bengaluru?

April 18, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

This explainer provides information on testing, when to hospitalise and how to find hospital beds.

Health

How to organise a COVID vaccination drive in your apartment

April 9, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Apartments are now organising vaccination drives within their premises in collaboration with BBMP and hospitals. Here’s how you can organise a vaccination camp at your apartment.

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