As the drain goes

COMPLETED | AUG 2021 | URBAN WASTE

Storm Water drains are crucial to a city’s health. Unfortunately, unplanned urbanisation, indiscriminate disposal of garbage and sewage, encroachments, industrial discharges, further complicate and add to the stress and create distress. 

Collaborators

Nalini Shekar: nalinipalyam1@gmail.com
Pinky Chandran: pinky.chandran@gmail.com

The project As the drain goes maps the Koramangala Valley pathway in Bangalore (from Majestic to Bellandur lake) and looks at the communities residing along the line, with a special focus on garbage from water and sanitation interplay and urban flooding vulnerability.

 

It is important to look deeper into the network and bring to light who resides and where, and look at the power, privilege angle, along with those who are experiencing voice poverty and to be able to bring to light the narratives from the ground. The project predominantly uses photography as a tool for engagement, in the form of a virtual photo exhibition, poetry performance, public narrative, workshop and articles. 

 

The team is open to offering
Drain Tours | Communication Workshops | Collaborative Research on other drains in the city | Setting up a Network for Drain Stewards

Project resources

Blog/ Poem | Events

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