All playbooks
369 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Civic action25 Jul 2026
How to report child labour using Childline 1098 and the PENCIL portal
See a kid working at a dhaba or factory? Here is how to use Childline 1098 and the PENCIL portal to report child labour and ensure they get back to school.
11 min read · 2,399 words - Health & rights25 Jul 2026
How to set up a peer mental health support group in your college
Want to start a mental health support circle in your college? Here is how to navigate UGC guidelines and build a safe, peer-led space that actually works.
10 min read · 2,037 words - Civic action25 Jul 2026
How to report fake news under IT Rules 2021 (BNS Section 353)
Tired of WhatsApp university? Learn how to use the IT Rules 2021 and the GAC portal to hold social media platforms accountable for misinformation and dangerous fake news.
10 min read · 2,057 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to apply for a caste certificate and check domicile rules
Applying for college or a government job? Learn how to navigate domicile rules, gather the right documents, and get your SC, ST, or OBC certificate without the headache.
10 min read · 2,062 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to claim gig worker rights under the Code on Social Security 2020
Delivering food or fixing pipes via apps? The Code on Social Security 2020 changes your legal status. Here is how to register for benefits and what you are owed.
11 min read · 2,332 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to register a society or trust for civic activism in India
Ready to take your youth group to the next level? Learn how to register as a Society or Trust to raise funds and work officially with the government.
11 min read · 2,389 words - Health & rights23 Jul 2026
How to choose between PM-JAY and private health insurance for a family of four
Deciding between Ayushman Bharat and private health insurance? Compare coverage, eligibility, and costs for a family of four in India with this actionable 2026 guide.
10 min read · 2,139 words - Civic action22 Jul 2026
How to file a Lokpal complaint against central government corruption
Tired of seeing central government funds vanish? Here is how to use the Lokpal, India's top anti-corruption body, to hold high-ranking officials and MPs accountable.
10 min read · 2,054 words - Personal safety22 Jul 2026
How to file a Domestic Incident Report (DIR) under the DV Act
Learn how to file Form II (Domestic Incident Report) to seek protection, residence, or maintenance if you or someone you know faces violence at home.
10 min read · 2,132 words - Health & rights22 Jul 2026
How to access free prenatal checkups under PMSMA on the 9th
Learn how to get free, quality prenatal care on the 9th of every month under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) at government health centres.
10 min read · 2,113 words - Civic action21 Jul 2026
How to file a second appeal at the Central Information Commission (CIC)
If your RTI was ignored or rejected by a central department, don't give up. Learn how to file a Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act to get the truth.
11 min read · 2,330 words - Health & rights21 Jul 2026
How to use the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 for suicide prevention
Suicide is not a crime in India. Learn how Section 115 of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 protects those in crisis and mandates government support instead of punishment.
12 min read · 2,434 words - Personal safety21 Jul 2026
How to report restroom filming under Section 67A IT Act and BNS 77
Found a hidden camera in a trial room or restroom? Here is how to use the IT Act and BNS to take immediate legal action and protect your privacy.
11 min read · 2,395 words - Civic action20 Jul 2026
How to challenge a parking ticket using consumer rights laws
Got an illegal 'fine' at a mall or overcharged by a parking contractor? Use the Consumer Protection Act 2019 to fight back against unfair parking tickets and scams.
11 min read · 2,248 words - Personal safety20 Jul 2026
How to report financial cyber fraud on helpline 1930 and what data to keep ready
Lost money to a UPI scam or fake link? Call 1930 immediately. Here is the checklist of data you need to keep ready to increase your chances of getting a refund.
10 min read · 2,077 words - Civic action20 Jul 2026
How to report UPI fraud and freeze transactions via 1930 helpline
Lost money to a UPI or bank scam? Use the "golden hour" to freeze the transfer using the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal before the scammer withdraws it.
11 min read · 2,205 words - Personal safety20 Jul 2026
How to report cyberbullying and enforce your school's duty of care
Getting bullied online by classmates is exhausting. Learn how to use BNS laws and school safety guidelines to stop harassment and hold your institution accountable.
10 min read · 2,038 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 - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
What actually happens to your body during a hunger strike
From the first hunger pang to the real danger zone weeks in — the biology of prolonged fasting, the warning signs, and why breaking a long fast safely matters as much as the fast itself.
8 min read · 1,613 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
Can police forcibly hospitalize you during a protest? Know your rights
Peaceful assembly is a constitutional right. Detention has legal limits. Forced medical treatment is a separate question again. Here's how all three actually work.
8 min read · 1,658 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
Can you refuse medical treatment in India? Your rights explained
A hospital wants to treat a conscious patient who says no. Can they go ahead anyway? Here's what informed consent, refusal, and the law actually say.
8 min read · 1,637 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
Will AI Make Working Optional? A Clear-Eyed Look
AI could make work optional — but not for the reason most assume. Whether it does is less about technology than about how we choose to share what technology produces.
6 min read · 1,263 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to check passport application status and find the real reason for delays
Passport stuck on 'Under Review' or 'Pending Police Verification'? Here's how to track it properly and the RTI route that consistently unclogs stuck files.
4 min read · 749 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to track your FIR's investigation status using CCTNS
Filed an FIR and heard nothing? Here's how to track its investigation status through CCTNS and the Digital Police Portal, and a follow-up right most people never use.
4 min read · 809 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to track your ward's municipal budget (and where the money goes)
Your ward has a budget line for roads, drains and parks. Here's how to find the allocation, see what was actually spent, and challenge the gap.
4 min read · 747 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to check street-light tenders and hold the contractor accountable
A dead street light is usually a contractor in breach. Here's how to find the tender, confirm who was paid to maintain it, and use that paper trail to force a repair.
4 min read · 888 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
How to admit a family member involuntarily under Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Learn the legal process for supported admission (Section 89) when a family member refuses psychiatric help but is at risk of self-harm or violence.
10 min read · 2,143 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to report a digital arrest scam to the Cyber Crime portal
You get a video call from a fake CBI officer claiming you are under digital arrest for a package with drugs. Here is how to spot the scam and report it under the IT Act.
10 min read · 2,163 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