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HomeAuthorsShashank Atreya

Articles by Shashank Atreya

About Shashank Atreya
Shashank Atreya is a Research Fellow at Vidhi, Bengaluru. He is a graduate of law and business administration. He works primarily with the Karnataka Government to advise various departments in the areas of municipal governance, urban development, urban transport and education.
Commute

Making carpooling legal in Bengaluru – it’s the centre’s job, not state’s

July 3, 2019 Shashank Atreya

The state government has been roundly criticised for banning carpooling and ridesharing in Bengaluru. But it is the central government, not the state, that has powers to amend the Motor Vehicles Act and permit carpooling

Environment

Bengaluru Solutions Series discusses how to fix air quality in city

January 22, 2019 Shashank Atreya

Randeep said solid waste management in Bengaluru was a constantly evolving challenge, addressed only by citizens taking ownership of their waste and partnering with local agencies to treat their waste.

Environment

Tackling air quality crisis: a chance for Bengaluru to lead the way

January 7, 2019 Shashank Atreya

Vehicular pollution is the top contributor to air pollution in the congested city of Bengaluru. Attempts to curb air pollution need to be stepped up now, to avoid a future crisis.

Education

BBMP can handle Bengaluru’s schools better, State just needs to help

November 19, 2018 Shashank Atreya

As part of the Bengaluru Solutions Series, the second installment looks at private and government schools in Bengaluru. This piece looks at the shortcomings of state-sponsored education, and ways to improve the quality of affordable private education

Environment

Panel explores solutions for Bengaluru’s loss of greenery

July 27, 2018 Shashank Atreya

Many issues came into light in the event, such as the need to coordinate activities between the Forest Department and the BBMP, need for prudence in planning and the role of citizen activism, in greening Bengaluru.

Environment

How can policy and regulation help fix Bengaluru’s environment?

June 27, 2018 Shashank Atreya

There are many laws that relate to greenery in Bengaluru, but they all need to talk the same language in order to actually protect greenery. Ambiguity in laws needs to be eliminated.


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