The Active Citizen
OorvaniFrom the team behind Citizen Matters and OpenCity, this newsletter connects people, policy, and participation, helping citizens stay informed and engaged in their cities.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
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Plogging burns calories and egos. G. Nagaraj, a.k.a. Plog Raja | Bengaluru
G. Nagaraj, aka Plog Raja or Indian Plogman is the founder of the Indian Ploggers Army is a grassroots eco-fitness movement that blends physical wellness with environmental stewardship. The group started with simple morning runs to clean up...
Civic engagement is a marathon not a sprint. Raghukumar Choodamani | Chennai
Raghukumar Choodamani, is an Active Citizen, Citizen Journalist and retired textile and apparel businessman from Chennai. He has been writing for Citizen Matters since 2017 and has contributed over 60 articles on issues of public interest!...
We give them our power...and then forget to supervise them
Dear Citizen,
Every five years, nearly a billion of us agree to hand over our power to Members of the Parliament and Legislative Assembly.
Thanks for reading The Active Citizen! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work....
Ravindra Dattaram Waikar's Budget Session
Budget Session Jan-Apr 2026 - MP Activity Summary
Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Shiv Sena
Member of Parliament, Mumbai North West, Maharashtra
Ravindra Dattaram Waikar is a businessperson who has been an MLA in Maharashtra Assem...
Sanjay Dina Patil's Budget Session
Budget Session Jan-Apr 2026 - MP Activity Summary
Photo courtesy Sanjay Dina Patil Facebook
Sanjay Dina Patil, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)
Member of Parliament, Mumbai North East, Maharashtra
Sanjay Dina Patil is...
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