U-CAN Newsletter
March 2024 The latest development is aimed at improving infrastructure and services in the peri-urban areas of Ahmedabad.
March 2024
Editor's Note
The initiative aims to enhance physical and social infrastructure and foster economic vibrancy. Central to the project’s objective is the upliftment of marginalized communities, including urban poor, women, and migrant workers.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notification inviting citizens to register as "Kere Mitra" or lake volunteers to help manage the city's lakes. This is the third round of recruitment where volunteers will be involved in maintaining 124 lakes. Special Commissioner Preeti Gehlot announced the list of available lakes on the website.
'2024 Voices' initiative aims to empower citizens by actively seeking citizen feedback to guide policymaking. It highlights how the initiative will act as a bridge between citizens and decision- makers to ensure citizen voices are heard in addressing challenges from digitalization, environmental and demographic transitions.



Reforms for effective citizen engagement: from electoral participation to participatory governance

Celebrating this Month: Shelter Associates
The Founder Director of Shelter Associates, Pratima Joshi is featured in the upcoming 'UN Women Coffee Table Book' titled Hum. Her inspiring story has been captured in the book. This book is a tribute, not only to the resilient spirit of women leaders in India but also their contributions to nation building.

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