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Explainer: National Time Use Survey Data 2024
The National Time Use Survey (TUS) is a periodic survey conducted across the country by the National Statistics and Surveys Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India. The most recent… Continue reading
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State of Under Construction Road Works in Bengaluru – 2025
A week back, OpenCity conducted a survey to crowd-source all the under construction road projects in Bengaluru. The goal was to first see how many such projects are lying around in the city and then… Continue reading
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State of Groundwater Usage in Indian Cities in 2024
The “National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India” is an annual report published by the Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The latest report, for 2024… Continue reading
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DataKind-Sprint 2018 : DataJam II – August 19th
DataKind BLR is organising the second ‘Datajam’ on 19th August, as part of the Sprint Event. Continue reading
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DataKind-Sprint 2018 : DataJam August 5th
DataKind BLR is organising a ‘Datajam’ on 5th August, as part of the Sprint Event. Continue reading
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DataKind-Sprint 2018 : Project Accelerator June 10th
DataKind BLR is organising its first ‘Project Accelerator’ of the year on 10th June and is partnering with OpenCity, among other organisations. Continue reading
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Understanding BDA Revised Master Plan 2031 – Webinars
B.PAC and Citizen Matters partnered to present a series of 9 webinars to help Bengalureans understand BDA’s proposed Masterplan. 1) V Ravichandar: Walking Bangalore’s citizens through the draft Revised Master Plan 2031 2) Subbaiah T S: How… Continue reading
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Georeferencing Image Maps on to a GIS Map
The is a step by step guide on how to super impose an image map (Made to Scale) on to a GIS Map. The example of a image map was sourced from here The tool… Continue reading
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How to check if a CSV file is valid
Any CSV (Comma Separated Value) file can be checked with the CSV Lint online tool. You can either validate the CSV file through a URL to the CSV file or upload a CSV file and… Continue reading
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Child Safety Guides
Guides, resources and news reports Latest news Is a school responsible when child abuse takes place on its premises, NBF and Vibgyor parents launch ‘Child Safe Bengaluru’ campaign Mystery of Vibgyor arrests: Will the child… Continue reading
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All about Water in Bengaluru
For residents of apartments & gated communities If you live in an apartment or a gated layout, this section is especially for you. Especially if you happen to be on the management committee! Solving… Continue reading
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BMTC Bus Routes
BMTC Bus Stops | BMTC Buses: Detailed Guide Vajra Routes Route No. Origin Destination VIA PLACES 2 Majestic (KBS) J.P.Nagara PH VI Corporation, Lalbagh Main Gate, Jayanagara 4th Block 195 Chandra Layout Shivajinagara Bus Station… Continue reading
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Bengaluru ward reservations list
Bengaluru ward reservations list This is the Bengaluru (BBMP) ward reservations list for the city council elections 2010, gazetted by the Government of Karnataka on 30 November 2009. The Urban Development Department has developed this… Continue reading
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Bangalore Metro Phase 1 Tracker
Is Namma Metro on a safe track? Experts and officials respond to questions and concerns around the safety and design controversy surrounding the Bengaluru Metro’s construction. Metro work chugging along But rather wearily, and with… Continue reading
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