Meerut Citizens Forum (MCF)
Introduction[edit]
The Meerut Citizens Forum (MCF) is a non-profit organisation that works for improving the quality of life in Indian cities.[1]
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| Type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Services | Improving the quality of life in Indian cities |
| Website | https://www.meerutcitizens.in |
Background[edit]
Indian cities may have made it to the global league in terms of size, but they still lag behind in terms of quality of life. Be it roads, waste management , traffic management or pollution control even the basic citizen services and infrastructure are not up to the mark. One of the underlying problem is the absence of coordination between various departments of the government. Mayor is the head of the Municipal Corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial. Further, the cities have weak and fragmented institutional architecture in which multiple agencies with different bosses pull the strings of city administration. For example, construction of road requires approval from NHAI, Awas Vikas and Municipal Corporation to name a few. The senior government officials are heavily loaded with day to day responsibilities. Also role of coordination from legislators - MP/MLAs can not be expected. However, cities can surely benefit from their reach in Central/ State governments, provided somebody asks for.
In such a scenario, ownership of development project becomes weak. Ultimately , it is the citizens who enjoy or suffer the consequences of the quality of governance. And, it is they who need to come out and assume the responsibility and team up with both administrators and political leaders. for timely completion of city development projects.
Online Initiatives[edit]
I Change My City[edit]
IChangeMyCity is a social networking initiative that is committed to urban issues - electoral and civic. It aims to initiate change, build networks of communities & local civic bodies, provide data on urban issues, civic awareness & training – all of this at a local neighbourhood level.[2]
Public Eye[edit]
Public Eye is an app that lets users post complaints of traffic violations along with photos/videos and get them rectified by the police department of the city.
References[edit]
- ↑ Network, Knn India - Knowledge & News. "Meerut Citizens rope in FISME & Janaagrah Centre for economic development for Smart City project". knnindia.co.in.
- ↑ "iChangeMyCity".
External Links[edit]
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