Savita Hiremath Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Infrastructure

How your apartment complex can be a waste-free zone

November 11, 2012 Savita Hiremath

How to start? What are the non-negotiables? What is negotiable? What about training? Citizen Matters presents a step-by-step guide and more.

Society

Second blooming is possible at this care centre

February 18, 2010 Savita Hiremath

Elderly people from all walks of life throng NEEC for more reasons than one. It keeps them physically and creatively active, wipes out their loneliness, and offers a wonderful support system.

Road widening: Haralur residents in a fix

December 31, 2009 Savita Hiremath

BBMP’s decision of widening Haralur Road wasn’t just an unwelcome move; but, residents say it “does not seem to fit in the big picture of future development” with the rest of the city.

Environment

Water security: a helpful RWH learning session

December 16, 2009 Savita Hiremath

At a workshop on ‘Water Reality and Solutions’ held recently at Sarjapur Road, citizens facing severe water scarcity found answers to questions on RWH, groundwater recharging and more.

Health

Health insurance for people living with HIV gets thumbs-up

November 30, 2009 Savita Hiremath

The first ever health insurance package for people living with HIV, Star Netplus, is gaining in popularity. On this World AIDS Day, Bengaluru’s beneficiaries and promoters of the package involved share their experiences.

Being eco-friendly does come easy

November 29, 2009 Savita Hiremath

A resident learns to segregate dry waste, wet waste, metal waste, e-waste, bio-waste, plastic waste.

Commute

BBMP shelters advertisers’ interests, commuters left out

October 27, 2009 Savita Hiremath

A senior BMTC official and citizens accuse BBMP of serving advertisers to build bus shelters only in high-visibility areas. This, however, often does not align with commuters’ interests. The result: confusion and traffic jams.