Nagrik Chetna Manch  Nagrik Chetna Manch came into existence on August 15, 1991.  Nagrik Chetna Manch is a non-political organisation, open to all citizens and not affiliated to any political party.  The Manch seeks issue-based support from the media and the public and networks with other like-minded NGOs to lend force to issues that the Manch takes up.  The Manch largely comprises of senior company executives, professionals, social workers, retired defence officers and civil servants, etc. 

Objectives, Purpose and Mission

• To function as an active pressure group and conscience-keeper to control wasteful expenditure in society,
• To strive to inculcate thrift and conscientious behaviour amongst citizens to avoid affluent expenditure at various levels, 
• To act as a pressure group to safeguard national interest,
• To seek co-operation in its endeavour from like-minded people and organisations, and;
• To act as catalysts by collaborating with other NGOs for implementation of its Mission: 

Focus of Major Activities

For the years 2004-05 to 2006-07, the Manch has taken up the following main issues. It strives to act as a catalyst and collaborates with other NGOs for implementation. 

• To act as catalysts and collaborate with other NGOs for implementation of the objectives of the Manch, 
• To combat vehicular pollution,
• To endeavour for a viable traffic & transportation plan for Pune,
• To give an impetus for greening of Pune, and,
• To make people aware of their 'right to information' so as to bring transparency in administration and encourage good governance.