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Publication and Dissemination
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Praja's research is a data driven activity and data thus collected is analysed and compiled into various publications. Praja continually publishes thematic White Papers on issues related to civic problems, crime and policing, municipal education, public health and healthcare, affordable housing and public transport. Alongside this, Praja also publishes report cards rating the performance of the city's councillors and MLAs. Other Praja publications include handbooks which demystify various governance related subjects such as the roles and responsibilities of councillors, policies and concepts related to housing and the various components of the Development Plan. The data in these publications is actively disseminated to the media through press conferences and the Elected Representatives through workshops and repeated meetings. Praja also publishes monthly newsletters tackling pertinent issues raised in its publication. These newsletters are circulated to a wider audience through the reach of social media and the Praja website.
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Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
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- Adults
- Policemen
- Slum Dwellers
- Students
- Urban poor
- Women
- Youth
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a. Collate and monitor key data related to civic and security issues affecting citizens of Mumbai.
b. Monitor the Performance (Working) of all the Elected Representatives representing Mumbai and to make them more accountable to the Citizens of Mumbai.
c. Enable a constructive dialogue between the three constituents of governance, namely, the Citizens, the Elected Representatives and the Government (including administration) to find solutions for the civic and security issues affecting citizens of Mumbai and Delhi.
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In 2014, in Mumbai, Praja's activities were covered in 406 press items, including print and electronic media. 495 media persons attended the press conferences arranged for handbooks, report cards and White Papers on Civic Issues, Health, Housing, Education and Crime. Through the wide coverage, Praja has managed to reach out to a large section of the population to keep them informed and knowledgeable about the governance issues in the city.
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The project will facilitate constructive, progressive Dialogue, by using means of mass communication and outreach programmes, between Elected Representatives, Government (including administration) and the Citizens to resolve civic and security issues.
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Engagement and Interaction with Stakeholders
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Praja's collated data is first published through White Papers, Handbooks, Report Cards and Newsletters. Once published, outreach activities are organised which involve active engagement with various stakeholders- Elected Representatives (ERs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), media persons and college students. The outreach activities are in the form of repeated, meetings with ERs, where we take the data to them so that they can raise pertinent issues in their forums. We also conduct workshops for ERs, CSOs and college students, where we impart information about various aspects of governance. In addition to this, we disseminate our data to the media through press conferences, which are held for each of our publications.
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Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
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- Adults
- Policemen
- Slum Dwellers
- Students
- Women
- Youth
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1. To help ERs raise issues in various forums by providing them the necessary data through repeated, face-to-face meetings.
2. To equip the ERs, CSOs and college students with a thorough knowledge of the functioning and intricacies of governance, to bring about transparency and accountability in the process of governance
3. To conduct press conferences where data pertaining to relevant issues is disseminated to the media, improving the quality of their reportage.
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1. Elected Representatives are fully aware of all the intricacies of governance as well as their own roles and responsibilities as people’s representatives in power. ERs also raise pertinent issues in their forums, thereby bringing about the necessary policy changes that are required
2. CSOs and citizens are active participants in the processes of governance
3. The media use the data disseminated by Praja, thereby providing quality reportage that is objective and pertinent
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Citizen Engagement
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College and university students are enthusiastic and wish to bring about changes in the way the system functions. However, many times, they are unaware of how they can help effect this change. Their efforts are often misguided and, as little change comes out of their efforts, they tend to get disheartened and lose interest in taking an active part in the process. Praja’s citizen engagement programme ‘Praja Katta’, (a platform for discussion and debate) will aim to promote active citizenship and thought leadership among the citizens of the city, especially the youth.
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Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
Law, advocacy and politics
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1. Conduct sessions at universities and colleges, to impart information about issues concerning urban governance
2. To engage students in active citizenship through tailor-made programs, in which they typically study an issue, create specific reports and interact primarily with the policy makers to seek solutions.
3. College youths will be selected to be Fellows and will interact with and provide the elected representatives data and support that they will require to raise quality questions in deliberations.
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Figures for the year 2014:
1. Number of Interns &Volunteers: 120
2. Number of Youth Workshops: 34
3. Number of Youth reached through Workshops: 1,468
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1. By increasing internship collaborations with colleges, Praja will improve the students’ knowledge of governance as well as give them an opportunity to become active citizens of Mumbai and Delhi.
2. Fellows will be dedicated to studying the ground realities and needs of their allotted constituency. They will undergo training to become active citizens and will be given guidance on research, core issues (Civic, Health, Education, Crime, Housing and Transport) and interaction with elected representatives in Mumbai and Delhi. With the help of this training, Fellows will be able to assist the ERs in raising questions on the floor of the House.
3. Through the internship and Fellowship programmes, active citizenship will be promoted among the youth of the city.
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