T.N. habitat board tenement dwellers form welfare associations
The Hindu
Nam Kudiyiruppu Nam Poruppu scheme aims at transferring maintenance related work to the communities
Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board’s (TNUHDB) Nam Kudiyiruppu Nam Poruppu (Our homes, our responsibility) scheme has crossed a significant milestone this month with the formation of residents welfare associations (RWAs) in nearly 90% of the tenements.
The ambitious scheme, launched in December 2021, was aimed at transferring a huge part of the maintenance work and the collection of maintenance charges to the communities through RWAs. The formation of RWAs, attempted even earlier in few places, had so far remained elusive for the board.
As part of the new scheme, the board had assessed that 694 RWAs had to be formed in all its tenements across the State based on the number of families. While 611 RWAs have been formed as on last Friday, the remaining would be formed soon, J.A. Nirmal Raj, chief community development officer of the board, said.
According to the scheme, the RWAs, once functional, would be responsible for collecting the monthly maintenance charges. TNUHDB would release grant to each RWA, equivalent to the money they collected. The associations would do routine and minor repair works while the board would do major repairs.
M. Govinda Rao, Managing Director, TNUHDB, said that the board was planning a capacity building exercise on a large scale to train the office-bearers of RWAs on the bylaws, bookkeeping and ensuring effective functioning of the associations. He said one RWA in each of the board’s 21 divisions would be formed as a model RWA with the community development wing working closely with them. They would in turn be used to train other RWAs.
Mr. Raj said despite minor hiccups, the formation of RWAs was largely smooth. “While office-bearers were elected unopposed in most places, we were happy that elections were held in a transparent manner in some places to elect them,” he said. As mandated by the scheme, adequate representation of women were ensured in the association, he added.
He said children and youngsters in tenements were made to take part in model parliament proceedings to learn leadership skills.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels abduct 130 patients from hospitals in eastern Congo, escalating conflict and sparking international concern.