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458 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Personal safety19 Aug 2026
How to report online harassment under IT Rules 2021 and BNS
Someone sharing your photos without consent? Learn how to use the IT Rules 2021 to force platforms like Instagram or X to take down harmful content within 24 hours.
10 min read · 2,065 words - Personal safety19 Aug 2026
How to ensure school bus safety using Supreme Court guidelines
Is your sibling's school bus a rickety death trap? Learn the mandatory Supreme Court safety rules and how to force your school to follow them.
11 min read · 2,244 words - Personal safety19 Aug 2026
How to use Childline 1098 and what happens after your call
Found a child in distress? Calling 1098 isn't just a report; it triggers a legal rescue chain. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you dial to the rescue.
10 min read · 2,149 words - Civic action18 Aug 2026
How to use CPGRAMS to lodge a complaint against any central ministry
Tired of government departments ghosting you? CPGRAMS is your direct line to the PMO. Learn how to file a grievance that officials actually have to answer.
10 min read · 2,084 words - Civic action18 Aug 2026
How to file a corruption complaint with your State Lokayukta
Tired of ghost road projects or bribe demands? Learn how to use the State Lokayukta to hold corrupt public servants accountable with this step-by-step playbook.
11 min read · 2,338 words - Environment18 Aug 2026
How to read BEE star ratings and verify energy efficiency labels
Confused by those shiny star stickers on your AC or fridge? Here is how to decode BEE ratings, verify them online, and calculate how much ₹ you actually save.
10 min read · 2,179 words - Environment17 Aug 2026
How to claim EV subsidies under PM E-DRIVE and state policies
Buying an electric scooter? Learn how to use the PM E-DRIVE e-Voucher system and state top-ups to save over ₹30,000 on your new EV while avoiding dealer scams.
10 min read · 2,112 words - Personal safety17 Aug 2026
How to file a dowry demand complaint under Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act
Someone asking for "gifts" or "cash" for a wedding isn't just awkward—it's a crime. Here is how to legally report dowry demands under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.
10 min read · 2,142 words - Health & rights17 Aug 2026
How to access sexual and reproductive health services as an unmarried person
Your marital status doesn't change your right to healthcare. Learn about the MTP Act, the right to privacy, and how to navigate clinics without judgement.
11 min read · 2,224 words - Personal safety17 Aug 2026
How to use your anti-ragging affidavit to stop campus harassment
Signed your anti-ragging affidavit but still facing "intro" sessions? Here is how to use that legal document to force your college to take action and stay safe.
10 min read · 2,017 words - Personal safety16 Aug 2026
How to file a sexual harassment complaint against university faculty
If a professor's behavior makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to 'just deal with it.' Here is how to use the POSH Act and UGC regulations to hold them accountable.
11 min read · 2,204 words - Civic action16 Aug 2026
How to claim a post-matric scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC students
Don't let college fees stop you. Learn how to navigate state portals, fix Aadhaar-seeding issues, and claim your SC/ST/OBC scholarship before the deadline.
11 min read · 2,248 words - Civic action16 Aug 2026
How to claim your internship stipend under the Apprentices Act
Tired of working for 'exposure'? Learn how to use the Apprentices Act and UGC/AICTE rules to claim your unpaid stipend and fight unfair internship practices in India.
11 min read · 2,248 words - Civic action15 Aug 2026
How to verify your driving licence on the Parivahan portal
Check if your driving licence is authentic using the official Sarathi Parivahan portal. Learn to spot fakes and understand your rights under the Motor Vehicles Act.
11 min read · 2,284 words - Civic action15 Aug 2026
How to use MGNREGA Section 17 for social audits in your village
Learn how to use Section 17 of MGNREGA to audit village works, check muster rolls, and stop wage theft through the Gram Sabha.
11 min read · 2,369 words - Personal safety15 Aug 2026
How to navigate POCSO Special Courts and ensure victim protection
Navigating the legal system is scary for survivors. Learn how POCSO Special Courts protect child victims through in-camera trials, privacy laws, and child-friendly procedures.
11 min read · 2,211 words - Environment14 Aug 2026
How to file a water pollution complaint in the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Tired of seeing your local lake turn into a toxic foam party? Learn how to bypass local apathy and take water polluters straight to the National Green Tribunal.
10 min read · 2,171 words - Environment14 Aug 2026
How to check and report illegal groundwater extraction under CGWA
Is your building's borewell legal? Learn how to verify CGWA permits, understand groundwater laws, and report illegal extraction to protect your local water table.
11 min read · 2,250 words - Civic action14 Aug 2026
How to make a Magistrate order an FIR under Section 175(4) BNSS
Police refused your FIR? Learn how to use Section 175(4) of the BNSS to get a Magistrate to order an investigation and hold the station accountable.
11 min read · 2,299 words - Environment14 Aug 2026
How to find a CPCB certified e-waste dismantler near you
Old phones and tangled cables shouldn't end up in your dustbin. Learn how to locate authorized e-waste recyclers using the CPCB portal and dispose of electronics safely.
9 min read · 1,945 words - Personal safety14 Aug 2026
How to track Nirbhaya Fund spending in your state and district
Learn how the ₹6,000+ crore Nirbhaya Fund is spent in your state. Track allocations for One Stop Centres, helplines, and safe city projects using this playbook.
9 min read · 1,960 words - Health & rights13 Aug 2026
How to get free legal aid for medical negligence under NALSA
Can't afford a lawyer for a medical error? Learn how to access free legal aid through NALSA to fight medical negligence cases in India without spending a paisa on fees.
10 min read · 2,184 words - Health & rights13 Aug 2026
How to check if your college has a mandatory UGC Mental Health Cell
Is your college mental health cell just a locked room? Learn the mandatory UGC rules for Student Services Centres and how to force your campus to provide professional help.
11 min read · 2,201 words - Environment13 Aug 2026
How to report construction dust pollution to your state PCB
Learn how to use the SAMEER app and C&D Waste Management Rules to stop builders from choking your neighborhood with toxic dust and debris.
10 min read · 2,178 words - Civic action12 Aug 2026
How to file an SC/ST Act complaint and get legal protection
Facing caste-based discrimination or violence? Learn how to file an FIR under the SC/ST Act, claim compensation, and ensure the police actually investigate your case.
11 min read · 2,213 words - Civic action12 Aug 2026
How to escalate passport police verification if it is stuck
Is your passport stuck at the police verification stage? Learn how to track your application, navigate the Thana, and escalate to the RPO without paying a bribe.
10 min read · 2,175 words - Personal safety12 Aug 2026
How to report sexual harassment to a Local Committee under the POSH Act
If your workplace has fewer than 10 employees or no Internal Committee, you can still seek justice. Here is how to use the Local Committee (LC) for POSH complaints.
12 min read · 2,429 words - Personal safety12 Aug 2026
How to file an FIR for ragging under BNS and UGC regulations
Ragging isn't a 'tradition'—it's a criminal offence. Learn how to use the BNS and UGC rules to file an FIR and hold your seniors or college accountable.
11 min read · 2,222 words - Civic action12 Aug 2026
How to get your MP to ask a question in Parliament Question Hour
Tired of local issues being ignored? Learn how to draft a query, lobby your Member of Parliament, and get your concerns raised in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour.
10 min read · 2,112 words - Civic action11 Aug 2026
How to find your Public Information Officer under RTI Act 2005
Learn how to identify the Public Information Officer (PIO) responsible for your RTI request and where to find their contact details on official portals.
10 min read · 2,183 words