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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/unicef-bmc-mumbai-school-road-safety-audit-andheri-k-east-10582038/

Road safety audit finds missing signage, damaged footpaths outside Mumbai schools UNICEF-BMC pilot study in Andheri’s K-East ward flags infrastructure gaps near 34 schools; expansion planned across city

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Mar/15/streets-around-coimbatore-schools-to-be-made-safer-and-child-friendly

Streets around Coimbatore schools to be made safer and child-friendly COIMBATORE: In a significant move to improve road safety for children, the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has launched an initiative to design saf

On 6 March, the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Pune conducted a session on Urban Air Quality as part of the Sustainable Cities course for Master’s students of Urban Policy and Governance at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

The session discussed sources of air pollution in cities, the Air Quality Index (AQI) as a tool for communicating pollution levels, and its role in informing responses to protect vulnerable populations (children, the elderly, persons in polluted areas, and those with comorbidities).

It also introduced the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and highlighted broader policy and governance measures to improve air quality in Indian cities.



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Join us for an inspiring online talk by wildlife biologist Anirudh Vasava, who will share his journey from the wetlands of Charotar, Gujarat, where communities and crocodiles have learned to live side by side.

In his talk, 'Communities & Crocodiles of Charotar: A culture of coexistence and local tolerance'. Anirudh will explore how community-led efforts have created a striking example of human–wildlife coexistence.

📅 Date: Friday 6 February

🕒 Time: [4:00 pm]

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/conservationstories-6feb

India has committed to reducing road deaths by 50percent by 2030 under the goal.

In 2023, 1,72,890 lives were lost on our roads. This is a reminder of the scale of the required action.

Lower speeds, safer road design, and consistent enforcement are proven measures that save lives.

The question is not whether we know what works, but how urgently we implement it.



Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India Gujarat Road Safety Authority CMO Gujarat PMO India Nitin Gadkari

Use indicators well in advance. Early signalling helps other road users prepare and ensures safer turning manoeuvres.