Displaced families face flood wrath in Chennai | Conservation of wetlands in Mumbai| Last mile connectivity issues in Bengaluru
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Our story on the flood audit report by the Information and Resource Centre for the Deprived Urban Communities (IRCDUC) lays bare the discrepancies of the Tamil Nadu government’s ? resettlement programme. Forced to move away from their homes because of natural disasters, displaced families face inundation almost every year even after relocation. The report calls for a robust policy on rehabilitation and resettlement that seeks to address safety and livelihood issues.?????????
Cyclone Michaung and the flooding that followed left many disadvantaged communities high and dry. Even disasters do not affect everyone equally. This data-driven story tries to look at the economic and social vulnerability in flood-affected areas in Chennai by examining budget allocations, tax-paying capacity of residents, water supply deficit and the presence of informal settlements.????????????
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Not all is lost in the space of public health care, looking from the prism of big cities. In this heartening story, we focus on the work being done by the B Y L Nair Hospital with children with disabilities. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) established the Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Centre for children with physical and mental disabilities at Nagpada in Byculla, operating under B.Y.L Nair Hospital. The centre offers facilities for children aged 0 to 18. All the treatments are provided free of cost.?
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This visually-striking photo essay documents the lesser and greater flamingos of Gujarat that migrate to the wetlands in and around Mumbai at this time of year. Every year a record number of juvenile waders and flamingos visit the TS Chanakya Lake, feeding on urban algae. Often in our cities, scrub and marshlands are quickly designated as development land and birds and animals lose their habitat. The journey of these magnificent birds remind us how important it is to preserve urban wetlands.???
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The poor quality of the road network coupled with unreliable public transport services makes the Outer Ring Road (ORR)- Sarjapur Road route, a traffic nightmare. Despite being an education and tech hub, this area rarely gets attention from planners or policy makers. Residents here are campaigning for better bus connectivity and solutions to traffic problems.?????
Examination of the 2023 Bengaluru Crime Data revealed that there has been a 36 per cent rise in crimes of all kinds in the bustling metro, with a significant increase in crimes against women and children. In 2023, 12,627 cases of total crimes were reported, of which only 3,603 crimes were detected. This shows a gap of 71.48% between reported and detected cases.?
Hello readers, "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."- Native American Proverb ?? It's indeed time to prioritize our efforts in conservation as well our children's well-being ???? Also, as Einstein stated, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity," highlighting the importance of transformation even in the face of challenges. At ManyMangoes, we cherish your commitment to making our cities better ??? Keep the good work flowing! ???? #BudgetInsights #EnvironmentalConservation #ChildWellbeing #CitizenMatters Follow us!