Our Podcast - The Talk in The Town gathers perspectives of small city actors on the relationship between citizens and policies, how this relationship can be made stronger, and how citizens can inform policy making.
On the 1st Episode Season 4 of our podcast “Talk in the Town”, we spoke to Ms. Retu Chatterjee & Mr. Anoop Nautiyal - Members of the Dehradun Citizens Forum [DCF]. This civic group of 400 residents is leading efforts to address Dehradun's pressing urban, social, & environmental challenges while championing a Green Agenda for the city.
The DCF recently organised a "Mayor Samvad" on 18th January to advocate for sustainable urban policies in the upcoming Dehradun Municipal Corporation election, which is part of the Uttarakhand Municipal Elections. This event brought together mayoral candidates to present their visions for Dehradun’s future & sought their commitments to citizen-driven demands, such as better waste management, pollution control, & to "think green."
Our first guest, Retu Chatterjee is a seasoned entrepreneur in the hospitality sector. Ms. Chatterjee has spent over 18 years advocating for environmental & social causes, along with promoting sustainable urban development.
Our second guest, Anoop Nautiyal is a social activist, & environmental advocate. Mr. Nautiyal is committed to conserving Uttarakhand’s natural resources & empowering communities for a sustainable future.
To go through the Urban Green Agenda for Uttarakhand prepared by DCF, visit: https://lnkd.in/d257Z_Ec
Tune in to this episode to hear more about how the Dehradun Citizens Forum is reshaping the role of citizens in governance.
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