Hasiru Usiru

Given the diversity of things that Hasiru Usiru members are working on, we've decided to have various focus groups in Hasiru Usiru. Please find below the various focus groups that we have and of the people co-ordinating them. If any of these groups sound interesting and you want to get in touch/work with these groups, please get in touch with the respective convenors.

Sustainable Urban Transport

Convenor: Kanishka Lahiri ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

View the CyBaNa slideshow for an overview of what we preach. 

It is a short and interesting presentation. After you view it, you can do one of the following:

• Convert to CyBaNa, one day a week
• Join our group of evangelists as an active member. We talk to people, and do projects in companies, schools, colleges, and residents' welfare associations. It's fun!
• Arrange for us to talk to any group of people you are connected with: company, school, college, residents of your colony, club, whatever. 
• Forward the presentation to others

 

In recent weeks, G.V. Dasarathi, an active Hasiru Usiru member, has been investigating the potential benefits and issues surrounding making Commercial Street a pedestrian only zone. Survey data collected by a group of students, and initial discussions with the Commercial Street Merchants' Association have been encouraging.  For the impatient, a quick overview of the issue can be found at this slideshow.