ranjit gadgil (@rgadgi) 's Twitter Profile
ranjit gadgil

@rgadgi

Transport Activist - promoting sustainable transport in Pune. Was Times of India Lead India finalist bit.ly/923TIr

ID: 20003563

linkhttp://www.parisar.org calendar_today03-02-2009 21:00:35

1,1K Tweet

701 Followers

105 Following

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"To collectively achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat, and safeguard lives on the move, we must now treat #RoadSafety as a national priority, not a peripheral concern." urge Road Safety experts S Saroja and Prof. Bhargab Maitra. Read more: news.abplive.com/news/india/roa…

"To collectively achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat, and safeguard lives on the move, we must now treat #RoadSafety as a national priority, not a peripheral concern." urge <a href="/RoadSafetyNetwk/">Road Safety</a> experts S Saroja and Prof. Bhargab Maitra.

Read more: news.abplive.com/news/india/roa…
Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

School children deserve a #safe ride no matter the vehicle. Our current rules leave many vulnerable. #RoadSenseRecommends to broaden the definition and bring all school transport under proper oversight. Read more in our March–May issue - bit.ly/RoadSenseMarMa…

School children deserve a #safe ride no matter the vehicle. Our current rules leave many vulnerable. #RoadSenseRecommends to broaden the definition and bring all school transport under proper oversight.

Read more in our March–May issue - bit.ly/RoadSenseMarMa…
Pune River Revival (@punerivers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A relatively small release—just 2,000 cusecs—is enough to trigger flood alerts in parts of Pune. And yet, the RFD is narrowing rivers, concretising flood plains, and erasing natural buffers. When will we learn? 📰Khadakwasla Dam Releases 2,000 Cusecs Amid Heavy Rainfall; Flood

A relatively small release—just 2,000 cusecs—is enough to trigger flood alerts in parts of Pune.

And yet, the RFD is narrowing rivers, concretising flood plains, and erasing natural buffers.

When will we learn?

đź“°Khadakwasla Dam Releases 2,000 Cusecs Amid Heavy Rainfall; Flood
Parisar (@parisarpune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Our study of the Sahibi river in #Delhi, which is a tributary of the #Yamuna, reveals a recurring pattern of urban #river mismanagement across the country.” says Ranjit Gadgil, Programme Director, Parisar. #YamunaToMulaMutha Link: indianexpress.com/article/cities… dipanita nath

Parisar (@parisarpune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #Delhi screening of 'Gotakhors of #Yamuna', the audience met the people who live with the river, not just next to it. Divers emerged as storytellers of a river we often ignore. This resonates with #Pune too. #YamunaToMulaMutha

At the #Delhi screening of 'Gotakhors of #Yamuna', the audience met the people who live with the river, not just next to it. Divers emerged as storytellers of a river we often ignore. This resonates with #Pune too. 
#YamunaToMulaMutha
Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RoadSense Podcast: Brake the Norm | Ep 1: No Child Left Unsafe 45 children die on Indian roads every day. Why are school rides still unprotected? Guest: Ranjit Gadgil, Parisar, Host: Priyanshi Jaiswal SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF). Full ep drops on June 30 youtu.be/Lut-woPKVIA

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day, 45 #children die in #roadcrashes in India. Why are unsafe vans, no seatbelts & zero oversight still common? Ep 1 of the #RoadSense Podcast exposes the gap in the law & the need for urgent reform. Watch now > youtu.be/0b0Qjr7R5Tc

Express Drives (@expressdrives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Road Safety Network urges urgent legislative reforms ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, focusing on child safety, scientific speed zoning, stronger state action plans, and tougher penalties. #RoadSafety financialexpress.com/auto/news/1-68…

Parisar (@parisarpune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What does it mean to reclaim the #urbancommons? Parisar is hosting a dialogue on the urban commons on July 27th in #Delhi - a space to critically reflect on gendered experiences, marginalisation, and the impacts of state-led projects. Stay tuned for more details!

ranjit gadgil (@rgadgi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

LiFE and death: Indian government’s climate doublespeak meer.com/en/93978-life-… Plainspeak from the inimitable Ashish!

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day 45 children lose their lives on Indian roads, as per a recent report by UNICEF & NIMHANS! In Ep 1 of the #RoadSense Podcast, ranjit gadgil, a leading voice in #sustainablemobility broke down what’s missing in our approach to child #roadsafety. Watch: youtu.be/0b0Qjr7R5Tc

Every day 45 children lose their lives on Indian roads, as per a recent report by <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> &amp; NIMHANS!

In Ep 1 of the #RoadSense Podcast, <a href="/rgadgi/">ranjit gadgil</a>, a leading voice in #sustainablemobility broke down what’s missing in our approach to child #roadsafety.
Watch: youtu.be/0b0Qjr7R5Tc
Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Network is calling to close loopholes like weak fine recovery and poor enforcement, to make every road safer especially for the most vulnerable. Everybody has the #right to life and safety, on wheels or on foot. Learn more: financialexpress.com/auto/news/1-68… #PolicyForSaferRoads

Our Network is calling to close loopholes like weak fine recovery and poor enforcement, to make every road safer especially for the most vulnerable. Everybody has the #right to life and safety, on wheels or on foot. 
Learn more: financialexpress.com/auto/news/1-68… 

 #PolicyForSaferRoads
The Hindu (@the_hindu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In this episode of In Focus podcast, Ranjit Gadgil (ranjit gadgil) joins Zubeda Hamid to discuss road safety in India, exploring whether the core issues stem from poor road design, weak law enforcement, or a deeper combination of systemic challenges. trib.al/Y2jN21t

Parisar (@parisarpune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

PMPML gets a B! Study shows progress, but gaps remain in convenience, affordability & availability. More buses & better systems key to tackle #Pune's traffic, pollution and road fatalities. 🔎 Full report: parisarpune.org/images/PMPML_r… #LakhKo50 #PublicTransportation

PMPML gets a B!
Study shows progress, but gaps remain in convenience, affordability &amp; availability. More buses &amp; better systems key to tackle #Pune's traffic, pollution and road fatalities. 
🔎 Full report: parisarpune.org/images/PMPML_r…

#LakhKo50 #PublicTransportation
ranjit gadgil (@rgadgi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Had a chance to share thoughts on #RoadSafety on The Hindu InFocus Podcast with Zubeda Hamid. We spoke at length on road design, speeding, #pedestrian safety and safety of #children. thehindu.com/podcast/is-the… MORTHINDIA Road Safety Parisar

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ep 2 of #RoadSensePodcast is out now Are speed limits scientifically set and enforced? Priyanshi Jaiswal speaks with Prof Bhargab Maitra, IIT Kharagpur on why speed zoning reform is long overdue. Watch here: youtu.be/aYlkbiXFBpU #BrakeTheNorm #SaferRoadsStartWithSmarterPolicy

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ep 3 of the #RoadSense Podcast is out now. Fast roads. Outdated laws. A deadly mismatch? Priyanshi speaks with Ashim Sanyal (Consumer VOICE) on why India urgently needs modern #roadsafety reforms — from school transport to speed zoning. Watch here: youtu.be/ErWkdtkqyHk

Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When road design encourages excessive speeding, safety takes a back seat. Lives are lost because our roads let them. We #AskForAction to implement context-sensitive, evidence-based road design & speed limits that protect all road users, especially the most vulnerable. #RoadSafety

Parisar (@parisarpune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ever held your breath as your child crossed a busy road? Thousands of kids face unsafe routes to school every day. The School Travel Improvement Plan (#STIP) can fix that. đź“© Want this in #Pune? Write to: [email protected] / [email protected] #SafeSchools #RoadSafety

Ever held your breath as your child crossed a busy road? Thousands of kids face unsafe routes to school every day. The School Travel Improvement Plan (#STIP) can fix that.

đź“© Want this in #Pune? 
Write to: aditya@parisar.org / tanzeel@parisar.org
#SafeSchools #RoadSafety
Road Safety (@roadsafetynetwk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We #AskForAction to save lives on the road. Be it the crossings or the highways, safer roads start with smarter policy always. An effective policy implementation will result in outcome of reducing the lives lost in road crashes. #PolicyForSaferRoads #parliamentsession2025

We #AskForAction to save lives on the road. Be it the crossings or the highways, safer roads start with smarter policy always. An effective policy implementation will result in outcome of reducing the lives lost in road crashes.

#PolicyForSaferRoads #parliamentsession2025