Oorvani Foundation

Oorvani Foundation Oorvani Foundation is a Bangalore-registered trust that develops and promotes deep-diving journalism

Oorvani Foundation is a Bangalore-registered trust setup in August 2013 to develop and promote deep-diving journalism on governance, citizenship and society in India at the city, state and national levels. Journalism genres include investigative, interpretative, analysis, interviews, features, films, talks and podcasts. The foundation will award fellowships to identify and tap top talent for specific journalism projects. It will also facilitate citizens learning and collaboration, by organising events. The foundation will work to ensure a media that can intervene and set the terms of debate and discourse in a sphere dominated exclusively by mainline commercial media, driven by advertising, commercial interests and/or partisan political interests alone. The foundation develops reporting and data for publishing, web streaming, and podcasting through the Citizen Matters (www.citizenmatters.in) and India Together (www.indiatogether.org)platforms, using teams of editors, journalists, freelance and subject matter experts, practitioners, filmmakers, audio producers, and organisational partners.

Bengaluru is grappling with a deepening mobility crisis marked by congestion, disconnected road networks, and inadequate...
16/09/2026

Bengaluru is grappling with a deepening mobility crisis marked by congestion, disconnected road networks, and inadequate public transport. In response, the government has turned to large-scale road infrastructure projects such as highways, elevated corridors, and tunnels. The Hebbal Short Tunnel Project exemplifies this approach, raising concerns about its cost, environmental impact, and democratic legitimacy. Oorvani […]

Bengaluru is grappling with a deepening mobility crisis marked by congestion, disconnected road networks, and inadequate public transport. In response, the government has turned to large-scale road infrastructure projects such as highways, elevated corridors, and tunnels. The Hebbal Short Tunnel Pro...

Today, in most of our cities, if we have to spend time with a friend or with your community, you have to book a space or...
07/09/2026

Today, in most of our cities, if we have to spend time with a friend or with your community, you have to book a space or order at a cafe. Parks are sparse and common amenities are almost extinct. How else can you indulge without spending much? We at Oorvani, bring to you four initiatives […]

Today, in most of our cities, if we have to spend time with a friend or with your community, you have to book a space or order at a cafe. Parks are sparse and common amenities are almost extinct. How else can you indulge without spending much?

As Bengaluru grapples with growing traffic congestion, large infrastructure projects are increasingly being proposed as ...
25/08/2026

As Bengaluru grapples with growing traffic congestion, large infrastructure projects are increasingly being proposed as solutions to the city’s mobility challenges. But can bigger infrastructure alone solve the problem? And what happens to the environment, public spaces, long-term mobility planning and citizen participation along the way? The proposed Hebbal Short Tunnel Project has sparked important questions about […]

As Bengaluru grapples with growing traffic congestion, large infrastructure projects are increasingly being proposed as solutions to the city’s mobility challenges. But can bigger infrastructure alone solve the problem? And what happens to the environment, public spaces, long-term mobility plannin...

As Bengaluru prepares for elections to its newly constituted city corporations, citizens have an opportunity to do more ...
13/08/2026

As Bengaluru prepares for elections to its newly constituted city corporations, citizens have an opportunity to do more than cast their vote–they can actively shape how their neighbourhoods are governed. It was with this objective that Oorvani Foundation, in collaboration with Janaagraha, Greater Bengaluru Balaga, Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) and Million Voters Rising (MVR), organised […]

As Bengaluru prepares for elections to its newly constituted city corporations, citizens have an opportunity to do more than cast their vote–they can actively shape how their neighbourhoods are governed. It was with this objective that Oorvani Foundation, in collaboration with Janaagraha, Greater ...

Heat has long been a part of life in India, but rising temperatures are making it increasingly difficult to find relief,...
03/08/2026

Heat has long been a part of life in India, but rising temperatures are making it increasingly difficult to find relief, even indoors. Homes that were once places of refuge are now trapping heat, affecting comfort, health and wellbeing. While air conditioners are often seen as the default solution, they remain inaccessible to many households […]

Heat has long been a part of life in India, but rising temperatures are making it increasingly difficult to find relief, even indoors. Homes that were once places of refuge are now trapping heat, affecting comfort, health and wellbeing. While air conditioners are often seen as the default solution,....

The Pallikaranai watershed region, located in the Kovalam sub-basin, is one of South Chennai’s most flood-prone areas du...
03/08/2026

The Pallikaranai watershed region, located in the Kovalam sub-basin, is one of South Chennai’s most flood-prone areas during the monsoon. Rapid urbanisation, shrinking wetlands, poor drainage, sewage pollution and fragmented planning have increased ecological and flood risks across the region. Several citizen groups, resident welfare associations, researchers and civic organisations have been working on these […]

The Pallikaranai watershed region, located in the Kovalam sub-basin, is one of South Chennai’s most flood-prone areas during the monsoon. Rapid urbanisation, shrinking wetlands, poor drainage, sewage pollution and fragmented planning have increased ecological and flood risks across the region.

As we expectantly await the Bengaluru Corporation elections, while the political parties prepare their candidates and th...
14/07/2026

As we expectantly await the Bengaluru Corporation elections, while the political parties prepare their candidates and their own manifestos, we at Oorvani and Janaagraha call for citizens to prepare their own charter of expectations from the local governance. We invite citizens from across wards in Bengaluru East city corporation to participate in and discuss and […]

As we expectantly await the Bengaluru Corporation elections, while the political parties prepare their candidates and their own manifestos, we at Oorvani and Janaagraha call for citizens to prepare their own charter of expectations from the local governance.

CitizenClinic is a space for citizens to ask questions, seek clarity, and push for accountability. Whether you’re deeply...
23/06/2026

CitizenClinic is a space for citizens to ask questions, seek clarity, and push for accountability. Whether you’re deeply involved in civic action or just getting started, this is your platform to engage. As temperatures continue to rise, the heat crisis is no longer confined to the streets outside. Increasingly, its effects are being felt within […]

CitizenClinic is a space for citizens to ask questions, seek clarity, and push for accountability. Whether you’re deeply involved in civic action or just getting started, this is your platform to engage.

The Pallikaranai watershed region in the Kovalam sub-basin is among Chennai’s most flood-prone areas in South Chennai du...
18/06/2026

The Pallikaranai watershed region in the Kovalam sub-basin is among Chennai’s most flood-prone areas in South Chennai during the monsoon. Rapid urbanisation, shrinking wetlands, poor drainage, sewage pollution, and fragmented planning have increased ecological and flood-related risks across the region. Several civic groups, researchers, and community organisations are actively working on flood mitigation, wetland protection, […]

The Pallikaranai watershed region in the Kovalam sub-basin is among Chennai’s most flood-prone areas in South Chennai during the monsoon. Rapid urbanisation, shrinking wetlands, poor drainage, sewage pollution, and fragmented planning have increased ecological and flood-related risks across the re...

Monsoon flooding, sewage mixing with storm water, maintenance are some common issues in Bengaluru. In order to take a co...
20/05/2026

Monsoon flooding, sewage mixing with storm water, maintenance are some common issues in Bengaluru. In order to take a comprehensive look at the SWD network, Mod Foundation with Oorvani did a citizen led audit across SWDs in the city. This audit data combined with the knowledge and datasets available with us and our partners, culminates […]

In order to take a comprehensive look at the SWD network, Mod Foundation with Oorvani did a citizen led audit across SWDs in the city. This audit data combined with the knowledge and datasets available with us and our partners, culminates into a jam.

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