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HomeGENRE: Solutions

GENRE: Solutions

Special features that describe how a particular problem or challenge was overcome, providing available evidence

Economy

All you need to know about Bengaluru’s Employment Exchanges

September 21, 2017 Akshatha M

This guide will help you figure out how anyone can benefit from employment exchanges.

Environment

Clear and present danger: What’s the future of Bengaluru’s rejuvenated lakes

September 8, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Rejuvenating a lake is a tough task. But the real work lies after the revival. Maintaining that the lake stays clean and clear of sewage and encroachment is a continuous task that requires funds and people. What would be the future of these lakes?

Environment

Communities take command of lake cleanups in Bengaluru

September 1, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Groups of people work with the local corporators, to manually clean the lake every weekend. What else is happening, in Bengaluru’s lake rejuvenation scene?

Environment

How Bengaluru’s lakes got a second chance at life

August 31, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

From being a water network to becoming sewage basins of Bengaluru, lakes have an interesting history. But lakes still matter to this city, because they help in groundwater recharge. The story of rejuvenating Bengaluru’s lakes is an inspiring one.

Governance

Time for a Solid Waste Management board in Bengaluru

August 24, 2017 Sandya Narayanan

The SWMRT group proposes a way for waste to be managed, in the interests of pourakarmikas, citizens, environment protection and civic efficiency.

Civic

Million Mahadevapura voters want to rise, will BBMP help?

August 23, 2017 Akshatha M and anjalisaini

Six months after application, some apartment residents haven’t got EPIC numbers or voter id cards in Whitefield. The Million Voter Rising campaign is trying to overcome such hurdles, as it works to get more people onto the rolls.

Environment

Three stories prove Bengaluru’s water woes can be solved

August 22, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Three communities in Bengaluru are proving that sustainable water management in urban India is possible. They have eliminated borewells and tankers from the equation!

Health

Finding free govt health services for women in Bengaluru

August 18, 2017 News Desk

How good or bad is public health system for women in Bengaluru? A reality check revealed surprises to the researcher, with the presence of all mandated facilities and helpful staff.

Civic

Bengaluru’s composting fairs show how easy it is to grow your own vegetables

June 28, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Composting fairs that are hosted in various parts of Bengaluru help people get initiated into composting. They offer the first lessons in sustainability and waste segregation as well.

Infrastructure

10 wards in Bengaluru get responsible e-waste management systems

February 22, 2017 Manvel Alur

A new initiative in Bengaluru to help people dispose e-waste responsibly.

Education

60 young Bengalureans gear up to work with MPs

February 21, 2017 Anjini Bist

A recently launched experiential public policy programme offers 60 Bengaluru participants a chance to work on live projects for seven members of parliament.

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Civic

Beyond Carlton offers free counselling for fire accident victims and their families

February 8, 2017 Uday Vijayan

Fire accident victims have not too many people to guide them on how to come out of the trauma. Here’s some help.

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