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analysisJanaagrahaWednesday, 7 May 2025

The Porto Alegre Model: Citizen Participation in Action

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In 2002, amid our Ward Works campaign, Janaagraha Times (in its April and May issues) highlighted the transformative power of citizen participation through the example of Porto Alegre. The Brazilian city showed that “people, once included in the decision-making process, are capable of making effective and inclusive decisions.” This insight remains as relevant today as […]
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceJanaagraha
PublishedWednesday, 7 May 2025
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable Energy
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Digital & Technology1199 tracked→Energy368 tracked→Urban Development53 tracked→
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