All playbooks
26 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Environment3 Sept 2026
How to check if a local lake is a protected wetland in India
Is your local lake being filled with debris? Learn how to use the National Wetland Atlas and the 2017 Rules to verify its legal status and stop illegal encroachment.
11 min read · 2,236 words - Environment2 Sept 2026
How to report illegal firecrackers and check your state's Diwali rules
Tired of the smoke and noise? Learn how to identify legal green crackers, check your state's specific restrictions, and report violations using the SAMEER app.
10 min read · 2,180 words - Environment2 Sept 2026
How to verify environmental and wildlife NGOs using NGO Darpan and FCRA
Don't let your donation go to a fake 'green' cause. Learn how to use NGO Darpan, FCRA, and Income Tax databases to verify any Indian environmental NGO before you commit.
11 min read · 2,245 words - Environment2 Sept 2026
How to organize a beach cleanup with Forest Dept or Coast Guard permissions
Ready to clean your local beach? Learn how to navigate CRZ rules and get official buy-in from the Forest Department and Coast Guard to make your cleanup legal and safe.
12 min read · 2,436 words - Environment21 Aug 2026
How to RTI tree felling permissions in your municipal ward
Saw a tree being cut in your colony? Learn how to use the RTI Act to verify if the felling is legal and hold your local municipal corporation accountable.
11 min read · 2,302 words - Environment21 Aug 2026
How to file an EIA public hearing objection within the 30-day window
Found a polluting project coming up near you? You have 30 days to object. Here is how to read an EIA report and file a legal objection to protect your local environment.
10 min read · 2,193 words - Environment20 Aug 2026
How to demand a public dustbin and waste collection route from your ULB
Learn how to use the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 to get your municipality to install dustbins and start door-to-door garbage collection in your area today.
11 min read · 2,405 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Environment11 Aug 2026
How to manage bio-medical waste in schools under the 2016 Rules
Is your school clinic tossing bloody bandages in the regular trash? Learn the Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016 to keep your campus safe and compliant.
10 min read · 2,076 words - Environment11 Aug 2026
How to challenge forest land diversion under Forest Conservation Act
Discover how to use the PARIVESH portal and the Forest Conservation Act to monitor, track, and legally challenge the diversion of forest land for projects near you.
9 min read · 1,972 words - Environment7 Aug 2026
How to hold your municipality accountable for waste segregation
Is your municipal truck mixing your segregated waste? Learn what the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 require from your ULB and how to fix the system.
11 min read · 2,303 words - Environment4 Aug 2026
How to get a CPCB air quality monitor installed at your school
Tired of guessing the AQI during PT period? Here is how to get the CPCB to install a professional air quality monitor at your school or college for free.
10 min read · 2,032 words - Environment2 Aug 2026
How to participate in India's bird census using eBird and SoIB
Turn your bird-watching hobby into vital data for India's conservation. Learn how to use eBird and Merlin to contribute to the State of India's Birds report.
11 min read · 2,213 words - Environment2 Aug 2026
How to file a pollution complaint on the SAMEER app (CPCB)
Report air pollution, garbage burning, and construction dust directly to the CPCB using the SAMEER app. Learn how to use the National Air Quality Index to hold officials accountable.
10 min read · 2,104 words - Environment20 Jul 2026
How to get your municipality to subsidise home composting bins
Turn your kitchen waste into black gold without the heavy price tag. Learn how to claim municipal subsidies for composting bins under the SWM Rules 2016.
10 min read · 2,103 words - Environment19 Jul 2026
How to read and verify your city's Swachh Survekshan 2026 score
Learn how to decode your city's cleanliness ranking, understand the Swachh Survekshan methodology, and use official data to hold your local municipal body accountable.
12 min read · 2,466 words - Environment18 Jul 2026
How to read the National Air Quality Index (AQI) and take action
Learn what AQI numbers really mean for your health, how the CPCB calculates pollution, and the steps you can take when air quality hits hazardous levels in your city.
11 min read · 2,214 words - Environment18 Jul 2026
How to check if air pollution requires your school to close
Smog shouldn't be your morning alarm. Learn the GRAP levels, AQI thresholds, and how to verify if your school is legally required to shut down during pollution spikes.
9 min read · 1,916 words - Environment· Delhi17 Jul 2026
How to report stubble burning and track air quality in Delhi-NCR
Tired of the winter smog? Learn how to report stubble burning, use the SAMEER app, and hold authorities accountable for air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.
11 min read · 2,266 words - Environment16 Jul 2026
How to use the Forest Rights Act to challenge forest land diversion
Learn how the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 empowers Gram Sabhas to protect tribal lands and block illegal forest diversions for industrial projects.
11 min read · 2,261 words - Environment· Bihar4 Jun 2026
How to report heatwave neglect and access relief in Uttar Pradesh
Heatwaves are killing thousands in UP. Learn how to hold authorities accountable, use the SAMEER app, and access your rights under the Disaster Management Act.
11 min read · 2,224 words