Janaagraha

Janaagraha Transforming quality of life in India's cities and towns.

We work with citizens and governments to strengthen city-systems and improve quality of citizenship, infrastructure and services.

31/01/2026

Every road, streetlight, public park, sanitation service, and water supply in your city is shaped by how much money your local government has — and the flexibility with which it can use it.

Here’s a simple breakdown of how your city is funded, and why the is central to it all.

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How do Indian cities earn their money — and why do some earn so much more than others?Head over to cityfinance.in to rea...
17/01/2026

How do Indian cities earn their money — and why do some earn so much more than others?

Head over to cityfinance.in to read the article ‘Exploring City Revenues: A Beginner’s Guide with CityFinance.in’ which breaks down where city revenues come from, how they vary across cities and states, and what this means for India’s urban future.

Read: https://blog.cityfinance.in/exploring-city-expenditures-with-cityfinance-in-a-beginners-guide/

CityFinance.in is a portal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It is conceived, developed and managed by Janaagraha.

The latest in our series of examined what it would take to make urban public health a core outcome of how cities are p...
15/01/2026

The latest in our series of examined what it would take to make urban public health a core outcome of how cities are planned, financed, and governed.

▶️ You can watch it at the link in our bio.

Our panellists were:
• Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka
• Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, MLA, Malleshwaram and Former Deputy Chief Minister, Govt. of Karnataka
• Dr Shreelata Rao Seshadri, Professor and Director, The Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity and Social Determinants of Health - PHFI, Bangalore, and
• Dr Nachiket Mor, Economist and Health Systems Researcher.

This conversation was held at and moderated by Srikanth Viswanathan, CEO, Janaagraha.

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The second session of The Bengaluru Debates brought together senior policymakers and public health experts to examine ho...
10/01/2026

The second session of The Bengaluru Debates brought together senior policymakers and public health experts to examine how Bengaluru’s growth is reshaping city systems, and what that means for our everyday health as citizens.

The panelists were () Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, () Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, MLA, Malleshwaram and Former Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka, () Dr Shreelata Rao Seshadri, Professor and Director, The Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity and Social Determinants of Health - PHFI, Bangalore, and (.mor) Dr Nachiket Mor, Economist and Health Systems Researcher, moderated by Srikanth Viswanathan.

The conversation looked beyond healthcare to the city itself: how mobility, air quality, water, housing, and public spaces shape health outcomes long before people enter the healthcare system. It also underscored a shared view: public health needs to be treated as a city-wide outcome and not a standalone sector — and that calls for a more coordinated, preventive approach to urban governance.

The formation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority was discussed as a potential opportunity to strengthen coordination across institutions and agencies, and to bring public health considerations more systematically into city planning and governance decisions.

09/01/2026

Tomorrow, 10:30AM | The Bengaluru Debates

As Bengaluru grows, its health challenges are changing with it.

In this conversation, () Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, talks about what that shift is demanding from the city’s systems — and the bid to finding solutions for it.

Join us at () Bangalore International Centre where he will be in conversation with ( )Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, MLA, Malleshwaram and Former Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka, () Dr Shreelata Rao Seshadri, Professor and Director, The Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity and Social Determinants of Health - PHFI, Bangalore, and (.mor) Dr Nachiket Mor, Economist and Health Systems Researcher.

Registration link in bio

09/01/2026

Tomorrow, 10:30AM | Join us at The Bengaluru Debates as Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N dives into why urban health needs a different lens today, and how awareness and prevention have to become a part of it.

He will be in conversation with Dinesh Gundu Rao, Dr Shreelata Rao Seshadri, and Dr Nachiket Mor at the Bangalore International Centre.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwMmTpTU

Improving quality of life in India's cities requires an empowered and engaged citizenry and robust city-systems. For 24 ...
29/12/2025

Improving quality of life in India's cities requires an empowered and engaged citizenry and robust city-systems.

For 24 years, has been driven by this belief.

Here are three instances where that has helped us drive meaningful change.

As air quality becomes part of everyday conversation, the challenges for cities remain the same: how to move beyond shor...
17/12/2025

As air quality becomes part of everyday conversation, the challenges for cities remain the same: how to move beyond short term fixes toward sustained action.

We hosted a roundtable on ‘Air Pollution in Cities: Challenges and the Way Forward’ in New Delhi to examine what it would take to build coordinated, accountable city systems—and how future air-quality frameworks could be shaped to build city capacity, not just fund them.

This roundtable was a step toward reframing clean air as a city-systems challenge and beginning the work of redesigning for it. Swipe to read key perspectives from experts, researchers, and civil society organisations.

24 years ago, began as a citizens’ movement. It was driven by a belief that people can (and must) shape the cities the...
08/12/2025

24 years ago, began as a citizens’ movement. It was driven by a belief that people can (and must) shape the cities they call home.

Along the way, we learned that civic participation works best when cities themselves are ready for it — with strong institutions, empowered local governments, and systems that enable change to happen and last.

That learning shaped who we became: an organisation focused on strengthening city-systems by partnering with governments at every level and ensuring that citizens remain at the heart of urban transformation.

With support from everyone who has been part of our journey — communities, city leaders, and ecosystem partners across India, we're building India’s urban future with the same passion and conviction that started it all.

📢 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐏𝐅 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 -𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡...
11/08/2025

📢 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐏𝐅 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 -𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!

The WPF Fellowship is a two-year, full-time professional opportunity to work on real-world urban finance reforms that shape India’s cities
What the Fellowship Offers:

✨ 2-year full-time position
💰 Competitive monthly stipend
🤝 Immersive work opportunity with senior government officials in live reform projects
📚 Expert mentorship & masterclasses
🌐 Networking with industry leaders & experts

Whether you come from public policy, urban governance, economics, business, social sciences, or related fields — this Fellowship could be your gateway to a high-impact career in public finance.

⏳Deadline: 11:30 PM, August 17, 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.janaagraha.org/wpffellowship/

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