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  • Explainer: National Time Use Survey Data 2024

    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

    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

    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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  • How to check if a CSV file is valid

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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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