Source:https://citizenmatters.in/dehradun-citizens-forum-mayoral-dialogue-local-governance/, 2025 After spending the first few weeks of the fellowship immersed in legal frameworks and state-level policies, I found […]
The decentralisation of urban governance was envisioned in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA) of 1993, marking a significant step
Area Sabha meeting at Ward 183 in Palavakkam, Chennai Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/area-sabhas-the-ground-that-remains-to-be-covered/article69443930.ece As my study on Participatory Governance progressed, one thing became
In my pursuit of understanding the complexities of public spaces in urban settings, the U-CAN Fellowship gave me the opportunity
Listening to Lived Realities Through my fieldwork in Jaipur’s neighbourhoods, I’ve spent time speaking with adolescent girls about their experiences
As Jaipur grapples with creating safe, vibrant public spaces for its youth, looking outward at global and national examples can
Urban planning in cities like Gurgaon has long been shaped by the priorities of a narrow group, often overlooking the
In earlier articles, we examined the range of complaints received by the Gurugram Police—from domestic disputes to street harassment—and how
In the last piece, I shared how my journey through India’s evolving cities:, especially Gurgaon, has revealed the deep-rooted cultural
Exploring a little deeper into haze and air pollution, I came across a few articles on people’s day-to-day experiences. There
