The Hindu 23.08.2013
Municipal ward visit programme launched
The ambitious Municipal Ward Sandarshana (municipal ward visit) programme, conceived by Collector M. Veerabrahmaiah to solve the local civic problems and other issues, was formally launched in the 36th and 38th divisions of the town on Thursday.
The ward visit programme would be conducted in all municipalities and corporations on Thursdays. Collector Veerabrahmaiah visited the two divisions and interacted with the residents and inquired about their problems such as drinking water supply, sanitation and streetlights. He also informed the residents to submit application forms pertaining to issuance of new ration cards, Aadhar cards, pensions, etc.
Medical department authorities, along with the hospitals providing Rajiv Arogyasri health insurance scheme such as Apollo Reach Hospital, also participated in the programme and provided medical assistance. The municipal team inspected the urban health centre, school, residential hostels and ration shops and inquired about the problems.
Procession taken out
The students also took out processions empowering the residents about the importance of sanitation and cleanliness. He called upon the officials to solve the problems of the residents immediately in coordination with all departments.
‘The ward visit programme would be conducted in all municipalities and corporations on Thursdays’
