What
Praja is a non-partisan organisation working towards enabling accountable governance since 1997. Praja envisions improving the quality of life for all through simplifying people's lives, creating tools for better governance and making democracy work.
Why
Praja believes that the governance structures in urban India lack true grassroots democracy. Local elected representatives and local governments are not sufficiently empowered and not responsive to the citizens which is the cause for lack of effective governance.
How
Praja works with key urban governance stakeholders including elected representatives, administration, media and citizens to address inefficiencies and build capacities through data driven research and advocacy to improve urban governance.
652
RTIs filed
4.5
Crore Data points
322
Media Coverage
28 +
NCT of Delhi
States' Governance
Mapped
1002
ER Advisory
Consultations
5
ER Workshops
29/30
College/CSO Workshops
195
Interns/Volunteers
*Data is for financial year 2020-21
**ER - Elected Representatives
Impact Stories
Praja’s continuous engagement with the local elected representatives and administration through capacity building, research and advocacy has had a positive impact on city governance.
Women Councillors of Praja’s Leadership Workshop
Four women councillors, who were a part of Praja’s first residential women’s councillor workshop...
Praja’s first ranker is Mumbai’s new Mayor
Kishori Pednekar, Praja's first ranker in Mumbai Councillor Report Card released in 2018...
Cognisance taken for incorporating Citizen Feedback
In response to the release of our Civic White Paper in April 2019, that pressed for a citizen feedback mechanism...