Shamala Kittane Subramanyan Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, skywalks help no one but advertisers

September 7, 2015 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Pedestrians and vehicular traffic often fight for road space in Bengaluru. Even as signal-free roads with sprawling commercial centres are on the rise, more and more skywalks are being proposed. But are skywalks the solution to ease traffic? Who is benefiting really?

Society

‘Energy efficiency is not just about lights or pumps, but about life and attitude’

October 11, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

While there are many technologies that provide us with energy, there are also technologies that help us with saving energy. The latter is gaining ground as more and more people are becoming aware of the conscious use of energy.

We are proud of slums: Hemachandra Sagar

April 28, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Prior to being denied ticket this time due the efforts of the BJP to maintain a ‘clean’ image, Hemachandra Sagar gave a quick interview to Citizen Matters on the work done by him in Chikpet constituency.

Civic

Event series on making cities sustainable kickstarts

April 18, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

IIHS’s inaugural event on sustainable cities to focus on urban campuses with clean technology solutions.

One apartment wastes water, another pays

April 15, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Water metering in apartments has always been a challenge. New technology solutions are emerging that could solve this vexing pain for residents.

Governance

Ward Committee Rules give more power to citizens

April 1, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Citizens can now approach the Ward Committees in case of litter or uncleared garbage

“It is alright to die without water, but to die without fighting to save it is a shame”

March 26, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

A panel discussion on World Water Day last week saw the doers share their experiences and ideas to resolve the water crisis in Bengaluru. There is some silver lining after all.

Resident pushes BBMP to improve shoddy process for road laying

March 25, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Over two years, this RTI activist in Basavanagudi has tried to ensure BBMP follows due process while laying roads, even petitioning the Lokayukta. Check what BBMP is supposed to do.

BWSSB trying to register all the borewells in Bangalore

March 11, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

BWSSB is getting people to register their borewells in March. Will this effort to monitor groundwater exploitation succeed before the aquifers runs dry?

Education

Civic

How to get a good road in your neighbourhood

February 26, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

A local initiative led by an RTI activist in Koramangala shows how citizen’s participation in governance can ensure better roads and civic infrastructure in general.

Society

Dressed right, ready to ride

February 25, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

A participant captures the spirit of cyclists during Critical Mass, on a misty saturday morning.

Articles by Shamala Kittane Subramanyan