Project Description
Empower, Engage, Lead : How to Become a Civic Leader in Bengaluru?
“Our dream is to create a collective of 5,000 people making a difference in the everyday lives of our residents.” - Revathy Ashok, CEO, B.PAC In the vibrant cityscape of Bengaluru, where the pace of development is matched only by the diversity of its population, the need for dedicated civic leaders has never been more apparent. Civic leaders play a [...]
Navigating Solid Waste Challenge in Bengaluru
An Overview of the Current Status and Solutions Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, has earned a reputation as one of Asia- Pacific’s fastest-growing cities since the 1980s. Spanning across a vast metropolitan area of 1258 square kilometers, it proudly holds the distinction of being India's fifth-largest city. However, this meteoric growth, marked by robust economic development, an ever-expanding population, and [...]
Bengaluru’s Biodiversity Odyssey
What comes to mind when you think of Bengaluru? For those who navigated its streets two decades ago, the city conjures memories of a more serene and perhaps greener landscape with richer biodiversity. Contrastingly, newcomers to Bengaluru step into a bustling tech hub, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, where the narratives of the past intersect with [...]
Democracy’s Promise: A World of Sustainability and Equity
“As I Would Not Be a Slave, so I Would Not be a Master. This Expresses my Idea of Democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is not democracy.” - Abraham Lincoln This quote embodies the essence of democracy, a system of governance that champions the inherent dignity and equality of every citizen. The roots of [...]
The Universal Signal for Help: Your Voice When Words Fail
The empowerment of women is not just an individual or a community's concern; it is a global necessity. A nation's progress, prosperity, and harmony are firmly rooted in the empowerment of its women. The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underlines the critical role of women's empowerment in achieving sustainable development goals. The agenda emphasises that no nation can [...]
Role Of E-Governance And Digital India In Empowering Indian Citizens
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India launched the ‘Digital India’ programme with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy by ensuring digital access, digital inclusion, digital empowerment and bridging the digital divide. In summary, our mission is to ensure that digital technologies improve the life of every citizen; expand [...]