Mandal Level VWSC Interface Meeting Conducted at Chinthapalli
A Mandal-level VWSC (Village Water and Sanitation Committee) interface meeting was organized at Chinthapalli to strengthen the management of drinking water systems at the village level. This meeting provided a platform for VWSC members from various villages to come together, discuss their challenges, and share experiences.
Purpose of the Meeting:
To guide VWSC members on how to manage village water supply systems effectively.
To create awareness on regular maintenance of water sources and supply lines.
To emphasize the importance of water quality testing in every village.
To promote community involvement in collecting water funds and maintaining proper records.
To encourage proper usage and sustainability of drinking water systems.
Key Discussions:
During the meeting, experts explained the roles and responsibilities of VWSC members. They discussed ways to solve issues like pipeline repairs, cleaning of storage tanks, and ensuring clean drinking water in every household.
Participants were motivated to take collective action for protecting their local water sources and to attend post-construction training sessions for better understanding of system maintenance.
Conclusion:
Such interface meetings help build the capacity of VWSC members and ensure that rural communities take ownership of their water supply systems for long-term sustainability
Today our team has successfully completed the Mandal level VWSC interface meeting at Chinthapalli.
1. Total participants attended: 115
2. Total representations received today: 51
3. Total villages participated : 29
Kitumula GP: 09
Gondipakalu: 10
Kommangi : 04
Yerrabommalu : 05
Departments attended …….
1. Mandal Parishad : MPDO ( Smt. Seetha Mahalaxmi)
2. MGNREGA : APO ( Sri. Raju )
3. RWS&S : JE ( Smt. Swarnalatha)
4. Forest : DRO ( Sri. Kondalarao)
5. Panchayat Sarpanches
– Kitumula: Smt.Ramanamma
– Kommangi: Dhanababu
6. Panchayat: MPTC ( Mohanarao)
# Total representations submitted to the MPDO : 133
– 82( which are received on 11th)
– 51( Received today)
# During the interface , the MPDO Smt. Sita Mahalaxmi Garu has explained the government programs and key process for application and getting the benefit.
# The DRO Sri. Kondala Rao Garu has explained the programs related to forest department like ROFR, construction of road, school etc.
# The APO Sri. Raju Garu has explained about the scope of works from MGNREGA like Job cards, source sustainability, farm ponds, compost pits, crop canals , employment guarantee works etc.
# Team members have explained VWSC/ Grama Yuva Nesthalu regarding the training programme proposed at Narsipatnam from 16-18th July 2025.
# Our team got an opportunity to explain the VWSC – IEC material to the MLA Sri. Visweswara Raju Garu.
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Successful Completion of Mandal Level VWSC Interface Meeting at Chinthapalli
Today, our team successfully conducted the Mandal Level VWSC (Village Water and Sanitation Committee) Interface Meeting at Chinthapalli. The program aimed to strengthen the capacity of VWSC members, improve communication between departments, and resolve key issues related to water and sanitation in rural areas.
Participation Overview:
Total Participants Attended: 115
Total Representations Received Today: 51
Total Villages Participated: 29
Village-Wise Participation:
Gram Panchayat No. of Participants
Kitumula 9
Gondipakalu 10
Kommangi 4
Yerrabommalu 5
Departments and Officials Participated:
Mandal Parishad Development Office (MPDO):
Smt. Seetha Mahalaxmi addressed the gathering and explained various government programs and application procedures to avail benefits.
MGNREGA Department:
Sri. Raju, APO spoke about MGNREGA work opportunities such as job cards, farm ponds, compost pits, crop canals, and employment guarantee schemes.
RWS&S (Rural Water Supply & Sanitation):
Smt. Swarnalatha, JE participated and interacted with the community members.
Forest Department:
Sri. Kondalarao, DRO discussed key forest-related programs like ROFR (Recognition of Forest Rights), village roads, school construction, and other related works.
Panchayat Representatives:
Kitumula Sarpanch: Smt. Ramanamma
Kommangi Sarpanch: Sri. Dhanababu
MPTC Member: Sri. Mohanarao
Representation Summary:
Total Representations Submitted to MPDO: 133
82 Representations collected earlier on 11th July
51 Representations received during today’s meeting
Other Key Highlights:
Our team explained the upcoming VWSC/Grama Yuva Nestham Training Program, which is scheduled at Narsipatnam from 16th to 18th July 2025.
We also demonstrated the VWSC IEC (Information, Education & Communication) material to the Hon’ble MLA Sri. Visweswara Raju Garu, who appreciated the initiative.
Conclusion:
The Mandal level VWSC interface meeting at Chinthapalli created a valuable platform for community interaction with multiple departments. It helped address village-level water and sanitation issues, increased awareness of government schemes, and promoted collective planning for the betterment of rural communities.
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