Project Description
From Voter Apathy to Voter Action Decoding Election Apathy for Better Civic Engagement
“Voter Apathy was and will remain the greatest threat to democracy” -Hazen Pingree Election Apathy or Voter Apathy refers to a lack of interest in participating in elections by certain groups of voters, even when elections are a chance for them to have a say in how they should be governed and who should hold political power. It’s a plaguing [...]
The Voter in You – All Excuses Not Accepted
I am in my world, who comes into power or goes out of it is none of my business for it does not shape things for me nor will it (or any one) change something I will have to continue doing what I am up to - So tell me why should I vote? Isn't this pretty much what we [...]
Reservation for Women in Politics and Why it should be Encouraged
Leadership in the higher echelons of a government is a reflection of the state of its citizens with regards to gender composition, justice, broad-mindedness, and impartiality in various government institutions. Equal number of women in politics can bring fresh perspectives on how to eliminate gender-based violence, improve childcare, pensions, gender-equality laws, and electoral reforms. Making it easier for more women [...]
How Congestion Pricing can help Tackle Bengaluru’s Traffic Problems
Bengaluru has been officially declared as the most congested city in the world, as per the TomTom Traffic Index report in January 2020. The report says, “Commuters in Bengaluru spend an extra 243 hours and 71% travel time stuck in the traffic.” 1 According to the latest report by the specialist in geolocation technologies, TomTom, revealed that Bengaluru's city centre [...]
Where There Is A Bus, There Is A Sustainable Way: Bengaluru’s Bus Priority Lanes
In November 2019, The Directorate of Urban Land and Transport (DULT), a statewide nodal agency formally announced the commencement of an integrated pilot project; ‘Cities on the Move Challenge- Where there is a bus, there is a way’. This infrastructural project was a cognizant step towards sustainable mobility and comprehensive mobility planning in the state of Karnataka. This Bus Priority [...]
Citizen engagement to accelerate sustainable urban mobility in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, as a smart city has been equipping itself with a wide range of infrastructure facilities. But, the city can benefit from the progress only if the development is incorporated sustainably. Urban transport is one such aspect that requires a sustainable approach, i.e. accessible, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transportation in the city. In Bengaluru, the experience is opposite to [...]