Project Description
IDEA OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT
In the last decade of the 20th century, the need for good governance has been an important and recurring theme in the literature dealing with human development – both research and popular. There is now a growing body of evidence, which shows that the quality of governance is related to differentials in growth and development. However, much of this literature [...]
Embracing democracy and its imperfections
Democracy is far from perfect. But I believe that fair value judgments of any system of government can only be made when it is accepted that there is no such thing as a perfect system. With this as the starting point, it is my opinion that it is only in a democracy that we can even hope to achieve perfection. [...]
What democracy represents
Democracy, the great experiment of the west. Not a perfect system, but the next best thing. For any functioning democracy, the four pillars that hold it up must gleam in the light of this new dawn. They must propel our vision of democracy into the heavenly skies and out of reach of the knifing humans that seek to bring it down. But what is our vision of [...]
Failing The Lakes!
Failing to plan is planning to fail, the quote that best describes the management of Lakes in Bengaluru. Once upon a time, we were a city of 1000 Lakes and what is seen now is a weak attempt to save the 280 odd lakes that have turned into sewage pools. As the voices that are fighting to save the lakes [...]
Top 10 Safety Measures which Must be Implemented for Women
Top 10 Measures for Women Safety & Empowerment A nation’s true strength lies in the safety and empowerment of its women. When women feel secure, they can thrive, contribute, and drive progress in every sphere of life. However, rising crime rates against women highlight persistent gaps in safety measures, reminding us that true empowerment begins with protection. Ensuring a safer [...]
Addressing the age-old question of Waste Management
It is a common sight in any city in India, to be walking down a lane and finding a heap of garbage which generally doesn’t belong there. Waste management has been in the talks for as long as one can remember but was officially launched into a scheme in 2014 as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.