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7 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- 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