The residents of #KannapparThidal are into protest for housing program which has been deprived for more than 20 years. Protesting for immediate housing program Vanessa Peter G.Selva CMOTamilNadu I Paranthamen Dayanidhi Maran தயாநிதி மாறன் CPI (M) Greater Chennai Corporation #Madras #MadrasDay

So much hope, energy, collective strength, desperation & angst were on display yday during our protest #DoActNotReact. 100s of participants endorsed the #petition demanding Women's safety & dignity in all Workplaces across TN. 💪 You too can ENDORSE it by scanning this QR code 👇

Observing World Homeless Day on 10th October 2024, IRCDUC releases the findings of the rapid assessment process to identify persons in homeless conditions. The findings of the rapid assessment: drive.google.com/file/d/13a3_hj…

Need for evolving a comprehensive programme for persons in homeless situations in Chennai @worldhomelessday thehindu.com/news/cities/ch…

Need for evolving a comprehensive programme for persons in homeless situations in Chennai @worldhomelessday dtnext.in/news/chennai/6…

On #WorldHomelessDay, we highlight the urgent challenges faced by over 300,000 homeless individuals in Delhi, as revealed by a recent headcount by Shahri Adhikar Manch: Begharon Ke Saath (SAM: BKS).

GCC must immediately release the plan of action to safeguard the persons in homeless situation during the extreme weather conditions. The details of relief centres with contact numbers should be made public immediately for effective dissemination. Greater Chennai Corporation

There are 326 elderly women and 619 elderly men in homeless situations in Chennai. Of which, 282 elderly women and 522 elderly men are sleeping in open spaces without any protection. Greater Chennai Corporation should plan for rescue drives and medical support for people in street situations.

The list of relief centres in Chennai chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/citizen-de….

GCC-run #shelterforhomeless women at Kannapar Thidal, built using DAY-NULM fund of Rs 72.4 lakh, is now being repurposed into a printing press by Greater Chennai Corporation. This action has shed serious doubts on GCC's commitment to rehabilitate the destitute. TNIE Tamil Nadu Kumaragurubaran (KGB) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

The formulation of the Advisory Committee for Mitigation and Management of Flood Risk in the #Chennai Metropolitan Area has helped in identifying the challenges and planning mitigation measures, writes Vanessa Peter (Founder of Information and Resource Centre for the Deprived

Due to dilapidated condition of #TNUHDB at Srinivasapuram, pattinambakkam a person has lost his life. People have lodged a protest at Santhome High Road. Requesting #tnuhdb to audit the tenement is dilapidated condition & propose reconstrution CMOTamilNadu Tha Mo Anbarasan

At 11am on a weekday, several school-going-age children were strolling on the corridors and streets of #EzhilNagar. TNIE visited the site after a recent survey by IRCDUC found 89 students out of school here. We spoke to some of them to find out why. newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai…

🏘️ New Report Alert! "Revisiting Urban Resettlement and Rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu: A Critical Analysis of Policies, Practices & Future Directions" Unpacking gaps, equity concerns, and the path ahead. drive.google.com/file/d/1PBHHN_… #UrbanJustice #Forcedevictions #PolicyAnalysis

🚫 Forced to the margins. Resettling urban deprived communities to the city's edge isn't just displacement—it's socio-spatial segregation. 📍 This map tells the story: google.com/maps/d/u/2/edi… #RightToTheCity #UrbanJustice #Resettlement

Since 2015, 22,234 families have been resettled in Chennai. 📚 88% evicted mid-academic year, disrupting children's education. We need a comprehensive R&R policy in TN that protects rights, dignity and upholds justice.. #ResettlementCrisis #ChildRights #RightToEducation

The maximum temperature on June 9 in Chennai was 36°C. But, high humidity and the kind of work they did compounded the heat stress for many. Here is an interactive highlighting the lives of those who faced the brunt of it. Reporting and writing: nitika francis Production and

🚨 26,403 families in Chennai face eviction. WRD is planning new demolitions along Cooum, Adyar & Buckingham Canal. Yet, TN Govt has not strengthened its R&R policy under TNUHDB. 📰 newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai… #StopEvictions #RightToHousing #Chennai