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A total of 35 councillors, 3 nominated councillors, 27 elected representatives, and members of the municipal administration participated in the workshop. These sessions serve as a platform for dialogue, learning, and knowledge-sharing, enabling better understanding @MCGorakhpur

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As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen urban governance and build the capacities of elected representatives, Praja Foundation conducted a Capacity Building Workshop on the newly introduced Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 for the Councillors of the Gorakhpur Nagar Nigam.

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The workshop was attended by Manglesh Kumar Srivastava, Mayor; Pawan Tripathi, Deputy Speaker; Ajay Jain, Municipal Commissioner; Pramod Kumar, Additional Municipal Commissioner, along with councillors and officials of the Gorakhpur Nagar Nigam.

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Something is brewing. 👀 A space for young voices, bold ideas, and conversations that matter. Prajatantra 2026 is coming soon.

#Prajatantra2026 #ComingSoon #YouthVoices #DemocracyInAction

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The workshop provided an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the new regulatory framework and its implications for urban governance and municipal waste management.

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Praja Foundation organised a Capacity Building Workshop on the newly introduced Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 for the Councillors of @NigamVaranasi . The session was led by Mercy Samuel, Senior Associate Professor at CEPT University.

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Councillors actively participated in the session by sharing:
- ward-level experiences,
- discussing challenges in waste management,
- exploring practical solutions for improving service delivery.

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Democracy thrives when young people show up. Be part of the team that powers Prajatantra 2026. Gain hands-on event experience, work alongside passionate changemakers, and help create spaces for meaningful civic dialogue.

Sign up here: https://t.co/dEV3SAYhcy

#Prajatantra2026

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We also examine why citizen-centric digital governance is essential for building more inclusive and responsive cities.

Read our Governance in Action Newsletter: https://t.co/RoDzX7C5Yf

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Open data is now the cornerstone of city governance in India. The highest-performing states score 89% on the UGI's Open Data Portal indicator, reflecting a growing shift toward publishing budgets, services, governance information, and citizen resources online.
Praja UGI 2024

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In our latest Governance in Action newsletter, we explore how e-Governance is transforming urban governance.

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This World Environment Day, it's worth asking: how do we know if our city is becoming cleaner, greener, and more sustainable? An Environment Status Report (ESR) tells us that, think of it as a city's report card.

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Introducing Cohort 1 of Praja Foundation’s Maharashtra Governance Fellowship.

We welcome a dynamic group of 6 individuals committed to strengthening governance across the cities of Maharashtra.

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Introducing Cohort 1 of Praja Foundation’s UP Governance Fellowship.

Strong governance is the foundation of thriving cities and communities. We are delighted to welcome a dynamic cohort of 4 fellows who will work towards advancing governance reforms across cities in UP.

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Thirty-three years later, measuring how well this vision is being implemented remains as important as ever.

Through Praja's Urban Governance Index (UGI), we assess how effectively States are empowering City Governments.

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The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act laid the foundation for democratic and empowered City Governments by mandating the devolution of funds, functions, and functionaries to local bodies.

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Did you know? India's average Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024 score across 28 States, 2 Union Territories, and the NCT of Delhi is just 39.7 out of 100.

Read the full report on our website.

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