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HomePRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

A space meant for press releases or public interest messages from various government, non-government and nonprofit entities, to be published with minimal editing.
(Disclaimer: The onus of accuracy and objectivity of the content lies with the organisations that send the press note.)

A 2019 photo of a ward committee meeting in Shanthi Nagar
Governance

Public event: Bengaluru Ward Samiti Balaga Samaavesha

October 15, 2022 News Desk

Bengaluru has 1.4 crore people and even if a thousand citizens work consistently on ward committees, a lot of positive changes will happen locally.

A recharge well being dug at Mantri Espana, an apartment complex in Bellandur
Environment

How Bengaluru’s gated communities can positively impact the environment

July 15, 2022 Luke Dhanaraj

In this article, the author shares his thoughts on initiatives that gated communities can take to reduce pollution and improve the environment.

Road with vehicles moving fast. Divider on the right side.
Infrastructure

Sarjapur Road underpass: Citizens say the ill-conceived project will worsen traffic

May 12, 2022 Mukund Kumar

An underpass at Sarjapura Road-Harlur Road junction solves no problem and is likely to worsen traffic. It is also in the way of the Sarjapur Metro line.

MCMB Campaign launch
Governance

End YellowSpots, improve footpaths, improve quality of parks—Citizens’ wish list for ward level budgets

April 1, 2022 Srinivas Alavilli

#MyCityMyBudget 2022-23 –another year of overwhelming response from citizens for ward level budget allocations for footpaths, public toilets and parks.

Everyday-Stories
Society

Be a Citizen Scientist: Contribute to ‘Decoding Everyday’

February 25, 2022 Kiran Keswani

City planning and design can be improved through a collaborative approach by crowdsourcing citizens perspectives and engaging them.

Janaagraha's webinar on fund usage by Bengaluru's ward committees.
Governance

Webinar: How ward committees are utilising funds for potholes, footpaths, borewells

January 24, 2022 Srinivas Alavilli

BBMP recently allocated Rs 60 lakh to every ward committee. A webinar organised by the NGO Janaagraha threw light on how the funds are being used.

Government of India’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge poster
Infrastructure

Bengaluru among top 10 cities in kid-friendly neighbourhoods contest

January 20, 2022 News Desk

The NNC aims to incorporate a focus on early childhood development (0-5-year-old children) in the planning and management of Indian cities.

domestic workers' protest in marathahalli
Governance

Domestic workers protest lack of social security, ineffective govt scheme

November 16, 2021 Geeta Menon

Though state government has a scheme since 2016 to support domestic workers, they have hardly benefited. Workers are campaigning on the issue this week.

voting booth
Governance

Draft voter rolls for 2022 published; Dec 8 deadline for filing objections

November 12, 2021 News Desk

The draft voter rolls for 2022 has been published on November 8. Citizens have until December 8 to apply for changes in the rolls.

Commute

B.PAC, DULT release findings from cyclists’ survey

October 5, 2021 News Desk

The respondents said affordability was a major reason for using cycles. And that the lack of dedicated cycle lanes was a concern.

rainwater harvesting in bengaluru
Water Supply

Catch the Rain, Bengaluru: Rainwater Harvesting in the City

July 8, 2021 News Desk

BWSSB, Jal Shakti Abhiyan and BIOME in collaboration with Citizen Matters Bengaluru are hosting a webinar on rainwater harvesting in Bengaluru.

A help desk for filing domestic workers' applications, organised at Mantri Greens apartment on July 2
Governance

How to help your domestic worker apply for COVID relief

July 6, 2021 Rajatha Prabhakar

Though state government promised COVID relief of Rs 2,000 to domestic workers, most haven’t been to apply because of the complicated process. Here’s how you can help your domestic worker with the application process

Biodiversity contest poster with a bird
Environment

Biodiversity in my Bengaluru backyard: A contest for students of grades 9-12

June 30, 2021 News Desk

Citizen Matters and Mongabay India invite students of classes 9-12 to participate in a contest on “Biodiversity in my Backyard”.

solid waste management event poster
Waste Management

Panel to explore Bengaluru’s Kasa Connections: Solid Waste Management, Workers’ Safety, and Public Health

June 25, 2021 News Desk

Panel discussion on solid waste management, addressing concerns of workers and wider implications for public health and sustainable development.

Trees felled along Nelamangala-Doddaballapura road for the Bengaluru Surrounding Roads Project
Environment

How High Court is curbing mindless tree felling in Bengaluru

June 18, 2021 News Desk

Responding to a PIL, Karnataka High Court has given many orders to reduce tree felling in Bengaluru. Now citizens have greater say in decisions on tree felling as well.

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