Nāgrika

Nāgrika is an independent, non-partisan organization committed to amplifying the voices of citizens in India’s smaller cities. As a resource centre and platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of smaller cities in India, we gather and co-create insights from these cities and transform them into resources for citizens, citizen centric organisations and decision-makers. Over the last 10 years, we have been addressing the critical gap in knowledge and understanding about smaller cities, which are often overlooked in key citizen discussions, urban planning and policy-making. We have been highlighting the distinct challenges and aspirations of these cities by creation of relevant data, narratives, and formal research that reflect their unique character. Our work has given voice to over 500 smaller cities across India, focusing on creating knowledge, enabling conversations and evoking action in these cities. We have created a wealth of perspectives from smaller cities on governance, mobility, environment, institutions and various such aspects which did not previously exist. Nāgrika’s work is being used across multiple platforms as building knowledge blocks for furthering understanding of India’s urbanisation especially across smaller cities. It is being used by ministries, various government departments, non-profits, businesses, universities, researchers, students and practitioners. Nāgrika's core strength lies in its people—our dedicated team and collaborators who bring a wealth of expertise and passion for creating meaningful change.