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Science by, of and for Communities

Communities

Water is a theme that I am keenly interested in focusing on. I have attempted to engage with water systems and treatment in various ways; During my internship at WELL Labs in Bengaluru (2025), I worked on irrigation mapping in Raichur, Karnataka, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens 

Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens

The administrators and the privileged (haves) sing the chorus of development, in the symphony of this  choir the 'have nots' lose their melody ( 'haves' are the wealthy class, while 'not haves' are the  disadvantaged groups). This is to say that development means different for all, and must be  acknowledged.

Beyond Ramps and Rails: Rethinking Accessibility in Urban Spaces Whose City Is It? 

Rethinking Accessibility

I walked into Delhi’s Lodhi Garden on a winter morning with my survey sheets. The sprawling lawns were alive with joggers, tourists, and families. But what caught my attention was a subtle discomfort: an old, retired man in his 90s came with his driver in his wheelchair, moving and enjoying every part of the garden.

Soil Health Card Scheme: Cultivating Sustainability in Indian Agriculture

Soil Health Card Scheme: Cultivating Sustainability in Indian Agriculture

The Soil Health Card Scheme was inaugurated by Hon’able Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji on February 19, 2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan, with the motto “Swasth Dharaa, Khet Haraa” (Healthy Earth, Healthy Farm)

National Education Policy-2020

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY-2020

Education is considered one of the important factors of human development, which contributes to the rise in the standard of living of a family as well as a nation. In order to achieve the highest possible potential of human resources, there should be provision of quality education and skill sets relevant to today’s world.

Electric Rickshaws in Uttar Pradesh: Lifesaver or Burden? A Comparison Between Metro and Transitional Cities

Rickshaws

The electric rickshaw (e-rickshaw) has rapidly transformed the urban mobility landscape  in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Initially introduced as a low-cost, battery-powered solution for  short-distance travel, it has now become one of the most visible symbols of India’s e mobility transition. As of FY 2025, UP accounts for nearly 38% of national electric three wheeler sales, with over 266,000 registered units.

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