Mayor unveils logo, website for resident ward committee

RWCs work as consultative bodies for local-level development.

PTI | March 31, 2011



Delhi Mayor Prithvi Raj Sawhney today unveiled the logo and a dedicated website for the recently launched scheme for resident ward committees, which will work as consultative bodies for local-level development.

The corporation had announced the scheme for formation of RWCs earlier this month and said it will boost public participation in civic decision-making.

As per the scheme, the RWCs will comprise one representative from each registered residents welfare association within a municipal ward, apart from the area junior engineer (works), sanitary inspector and section officer (horticulture). The councillors will chair the committees.

The new website - www.rwc-mc.org - will have all details about the scheme and RWAs can download application forms, rules and regulations.

The MCD has already issued a public notice for commencement of the scheme and said the RWAs can send a letter of nomination along with application for registration to the Chief Coordinator of RWC Management Cell under the Mayor's office. The forms must be submitted by April 15, it said.

The website will also be managed by the RWC Cell.

The Mayor said the link of the website will soon be made available on the MCD's site.

Sawhney said the logo of RWC - made in a honeycomb pattern with a base line 'Citizens Make a City' - represents dialogue, interaction and engagement, and signifies coming together of the people towards a purpose.

He said the logo was a reflection of the importance that the MCD gives to involvement of citizens in building of a city.

The United Residents Joint Action (URJA), the RWA wing of NGO People's Action, has been asked to assist the Mayor's Office in execution of the scheme.

Sawhney said though most of the councillors involve RWAs while deciding on development works in their areas, the new panels will "institutionalise" this system. The panels, which will meet once a month, will give suggestions on development plans and help prioritise their needs.

The Mayor said the move will aid the councillors in conducting area development work in a smooth way.

Leader of MCD House Subhash Arya said RWCs will act as a bridge among people, elected representatives and corporation.

He had earlier said RWCs will be empowered to give suggestions on various works in the area costing up to Rs 30 lakh.

Members of RWAs present at the launch felt the scheme can be beneficial. "RWAs and councillors can definitely bring a change through this scheme if they want," said Rupak Vaish, resident of GK-I and URJA representative, while New Rajinder Nagar RWA general secretary D M Narang felt it is an initiative on the lines of "bhagidari", which will benefit all.
 

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