Category Archives: Urban Governance

Rickshaw Pullers –SC/HC judgments are being violated

Posted on February 21, 2013 by SRRF

Last April, the Supreme Court scrapped Delhi Municipal Corporation order on a petition filed by Manushi, an NGO, which put a ceiling limit on rickshaws. MCD informed the court that there were 89,000 licensed rickshaws in the city, while there … Continue reading →

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Counting the Homeless in Delhi

Posted on October 23, 2012 by SRRF

As per a study titled ‘Homeless Survey-2010’ undertaken by UNDP, the official estimate of number of homeless people living without any shade or shelter in Delhi stands at 55,955. Unique Identification Authority of India has also accepted the survey for … Continue reading →

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Slums contribute most to city’s economy but continue to remain eyesores

Posted on October 9, 2012 by SRRF

Slums are part and parcel of most cities. In fact in India slums cover 30-50% of the population. Different governments have tried to solve the problem of slums in their own ways, for example, Madhya Pradesh started with grant of … Continue reading →

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E-challan for violating traffic rules, from March

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SRRF

Tightening the noose around commuters violating traffic rules, Delhi Traffic Police now will be seen with an electronic device rather the Challan Book. This hi-tech pilot project has already kicked off in RK Puram, Vasant Vihar and Kalyanpuri areas of … Continue reading →

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Community participation, to manage traffic issues

Posted on February 16, 2012 by SRRF

Delhi Traffic Police is all set to involve citizens in managing traffic by forming Traffic Consultative Committees (TCCs). Panels will be formed in 43 circles and five ranges targeting at least 10,000 people to become part of this campaign.  At … Continue reading →

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Water Conservation

Posted on September 30, 2011 by SRRF

In 2000 Delhi High Court order followed by a notification by the Union Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) had made it mandatory for all buildings with a discharge of more than 10,000 liters of water per day to recycle water … Continue reading →

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Making Community, Owner of its own facilities

Posted on September 30, 2011 by SRRF

MCD is using Bhagidari scheme to involve community in maintenance of colony parks. Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) are allowed to adopt parks belonging to MCD and get plants, fertilizers and funds to recruit gardeners for the maintenance of their neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Population Density – How it has Impacted Northeast Delhi: Most densely populated

Posted on September 9, 2011 by SRRF

As per 2011 census district of North-East Delhi has highest population density of 37,346 persons per sq km – a whopping 37% increase since 2001 census. The gravity of situation becomes more alarming when considered with some other areas: North-East … Continue reading →

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Policy for managing burgeoning vehicles in Delhi

Posted on July 25, 2011 by SRRF

Delhi has more than 6.8 million vehicles registered in Delhi, not including vehicles registered in neighbouring states but plying in Delhi. Total number of vehicles is more than the number of combined vehicles in other metros. Under the directions of … Continue reading →

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