Drishti Jain is a Trainee Journalist at The Indian Express in New Delhi. She is a dedicated urban affairs and civic journalist, focusing on municipal governance, social justice, and the intersection of public policy and community welfare in the National Capital Region (NCR). Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she received rigorous training in long-form writing, investigative reporting and ethical journalism. Career Path: Since joining The Indian Express, Drishti has become a key voice in the city's civic reporting team. Her career has been defined by her ability to navigate the complex administrative layers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and various other government bodies such as the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in civic accountability and urban development. She specializes in uncovering how municipal decisions—ranging from budget allocations to public health initiatives—affect marginalized communities. Her portfolio spans environmental issues, public education, and women’s rights within the urban landscape. Recent Notable Articles (June 2025- 2026) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on city infrastructure, public welfare, marginalised communities and institutional transparency: 1. Civic Infrastructure & Municipal Governance "With ‘8 lakh’ stray dogs in Delhi and no govt shelters, how SC order will impact official policy” (August 12, 2025) : A detailed report on the recent SC order on stray dogs brings out the civic body’s broken animal welfare initiatives. "As construction ban kicks in, MCD intensifies dust control measures across 13 hotspots" (Nov 15, 2025): Reporting on the ground-level implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and its impact on the city’s labor force, traffic police who are at the frontline. "They’ve dumped us here, how will we survive?’: What Delhi’s bulldozers left behind — broken lives, bitter politics” (June 29, 2025) : Delhi has seen large scale of demolition drives in the recent months. This reportage tried capturing the homes that were razed, speaking to families and politicians across parties to unpack the ongoing debate, and what lies ahead for the families. 2. Social Policy & Public Health "A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke in bad air, private classrooms set up air filters" (Dec 20, 2025): A poignant investigative feature highlighting the "clean air divide" and its long-term health implications for students from different socio-economic backgrounds. “Removed from a job — for asking to use the toilet” : Women workers at Delhi’s construction sites struggle for basic dignity (June 19, 2025) "MCD's...