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Friday, January 30, 2026
TopicResident Welfare Associations

Topic: Resident Welfare Associations

Delhi’s single women vs RWAs. Story of the new ‘problem tenants’

Behind manicured lawns and security gates, RWAs are quietly shaping who counts as a ‘decent woman’ in the city and their societies.

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

Noida elderly learning about Savera scheme from RWAs. ‘Better to rely on police than family’

Under the Savera scheme, police maintain a record of the senior citizens registered with them, and officers are sent to check on their homes regularly to ensure their safety.

Delhi NCR RWAs are the new pollution crusaders. If only govt would give them timely answers

“Elon Musk will respond to my tweets before the Commission for Air Quality Management,” RWA member BS Vohra said.

RWAs are waging a war against Muslims—within societies, on WhatsApp groups

The larger national mood and conversations about hijab and namaz are percolating to the lowest citizen groups, the RWAs. Muslim residents are self-censoring and keeping a low profile and visibility to avoid trouble.

Delhi RWA vs Aiyars — ‘regret, or leave’ warning to Mani Shankar, daughter over Ram Mandir post

President of Jangpura Extension RWA says awaiting Congressman Mani Shankar Aiyar & daughter Suranya's response to letter sent to them regarding her ‘rant’ on Ram Mandir consecration.

The ‘dictatorial republic’ of RWAs — the other big problem Covid created for India

RWAs, or colony- and area-wise management bodies elected by local residents, have become a mainstay of Indian metropolises. But their 'diktats' often evoke controversy. 

Dilemma of the Indian middle class — dependent on ‘didis’ but can’t welcome them too soon

Indian middle class fears for their safety during the Covid crisis but that is in conflict with their dependence on domestic workers.

In coronavirus crisis, are RWAs helping or becoming vigilantes?

The coronavirus lockdown has empowered Resident Welfare Associations to ensure social distancing norms to curb the spread of infection.

On Camera

India’s tech ambitions need private sector investment in R&D. Budget 2026 holds the key

India’s private sector remains hesitant to invest in R&D. This is understandable, as the domestic market often fails to reward differentiated technologies adequately.

India’s public debt stabilising post pandemic hike as Centre cuts burden, but states lag—Economic Survey

While Centre makes progress lowering debt from pandemic peak and cutting borrowing costs, states face slower adjustment with limited market discipline, survey finds.

‘LCA man’ Ravi Kota, key in operationalisation of IAF’s Tejas fleet, picked as next HAL CMD

Mechanical engineer & alumnus of IIM-A & IAS France, Kota was General Manager in HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft division. He was selected from a pool of eight candidates.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.