National Conference of Resident Welfare Associations (NCRWA)
C/o: Balaji Residency, 12-13-705/10/AB, Gokulnagar, Tarnaka, Hyderabad- 500 017 T.S.
Tel: 6450 4993, 6521 4993; Fax: 27154118 E-mail: [email protected]
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Invitation
23rd October, 2015
Dear RWA Friends,
The phenomenon of the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) is an emanation of civil society activism in several towns and cities across the world. Obsessed with the inter-play of political institutions, many, including academics and policy makers, have ignored the great potential of this self-governing social organization. We have, now, come to stage, where we cannot anymore be ignored. A RWA is a democratic grouping of all residents living together, vertically within an apartment-building or horizontally, spread over an area. They are self managing micro-communities striving for better quality of life for the residents and local development for all.
The United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (UFERWAS) proposes, the 3rd National Conference to again bring together some of the dynamic RWAs from the four thousand urban areas in the country in order to project their specific identity, mission of “Empowering RWAs through Legislation” and expanding role in building communities of solidarity and urban development. There is a need to compare the enabling state legislations, review institutional cooperation at local, state and Union level and enhance their management capabilities. For two days it would serve as a platform for exchanging views, comparing experiences, sharing of knowledge and best practices.
In view of your known personal interest, experience and involvement within or dealing with the RWAs, we would like to invite you to participate in these sessions from 21st to 22nd November 2015 at Shanti Nagar Club, Shanti Nagar, Masab Tank, Hyderabad - 500028, Telangana.
Further, we also solicit your contribution to the souvenir which would be a National Status Report of RWAs in 2015. The text, not exceeding a thousand words in English or in Hindi and a photo should profile your RWA and its efforts and achievements in community building and local development.
A tentative programme given below ,Looking forward to the pleasure of meeting you in November in Hyderabad,
Yours Sincerely
Dr. Rao.V.B.J. Chelikani,
Convenor NCRWA
Balaji Residency, 12-13-705/10/AB,
Gokulnagar, Tarnaka, Hyderabad- 500 017 T.S.
Tel: 6450 4993, 6521 4993;
E-mail: [email protected]
web:http://uferwas.weebly.com
http://u-ferwas.weebly.com
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3rd National Conference of Resident Welfare Associations (NCRWA)
Balaji Residency, 12-13-705/10/AB, Gokulnagar, Tarnaka, Hyderabad- 500 017 T.S.
Tel: 6450 4993, 6521 4993; E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://uferwas.weebly.com
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APPEAL TO APPLY FOR AWARDS
On behalf of the Awards Committee for Awards of the 3rd Conference of Resident Welfare Associations, we request RWAs throughout the country to send detailed nominations for awards in the below mentioned managerial activities. Please make sure that your Award nominations achieve maximum impact. This can be supplemented by the profile of your organization that you are going to send for the National Status Report.
Categories of awards for residents of Area & Apartment RWAs:
- Protection of Environment. Greenery.
- Caring and Sharing, Social Harmony.
- Acts of Bravery for common good.
- Solutions to problems faced by women.
- Exemplary Rules & Regulations.
- Water & Waste Management.
- Cultural Integration, Leisure, Arts, Games.
- Financial Management.
- Disputes Resolution & Innovative Use of Grievance Redressal Mechanisms.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, the 18th November, 2015 at 5.00 pm.
The Awards committee will inform you about the status of your Nomination in advance. Even if, any selected awardee is not able to attend the conference, the same will be announced in the Conference and sent by post.
S. Sunil Kumar, Convenor, Awards Committee, 3rd National Conference of RWAs, Hyderabad.
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Programme
21st Morning: 21.11.2015
Chief Guest : Shri G. Janardhan Reddy IAS, Special Officer & Commissioner, GHMC
Photo Exhibition of all RWA's
Community-building through RWAs ,Presentation of National Awards for the best RWA Managers
French Associations des Co-Proprietaires & Associations du Quartier Mme. Aude-Emiline Loriot Nurbianto
Earliest Indian Cities: Raising of Issues by 2 participants Prof. Kishen Rao, Osmania University
Urban Habitat: Needs, Quality & Aesthetics: Raising of Issues by 2 participants Sri. Maheep Singh Thapar, Consultant Architect
Sustainable Development of Urban Environment: Raising of Issues by 2 participants Dr. Chennamaneni Ramesh (Humbolt Univeristy, Berlin), MLA, TS
21st After noon:
Inter-action with the Workshops: Sri. Teegala Krishna Reddy (former Mayor, MCH).
Smt. B. Karthika Reddy (former Mayor, GHMC) and
Sri. Majid Hussain (formerMayor GHMC)
Themes: (1) Legislative Empowerment & Real Estate Bill;
(2) Economic Empowerment & Financial Management;
(3) Ward Committees & Area Sabhas;
(4) RTI, Grievance Redressal Mechanisms & Governance;
(5) Social Inclusion & Harmonious Living Within the Community.
22nd Morning 22.11.2015
Role of RWAs in Area Development.Release of the National Status Report-2015
Citizen’s Participation in Urban Governance: Raising of Issues by 2 participants-Sri. K. Padmanabhaiah, IAS (Rtd.) Former Secretary to the GOI
Making Things Happen in GHMC: Raising of Issues by 2 participants- Shri G. Janardhan Reddy IAS, Special Officer & Commissioner, GHMC
Making Cities Smart: Raising of Issues by 2 participants - Dr. Karuna Gopal, Futuristic Cities Foundation
RWA Participation In Good Governance: Raising of Issues by 2 participants-Sri.M. Padmanabha Reddy, IFS (Rtd.)
Appropriate Urban Greenery: Raising of Issues by 2 participants- Dr. Farrida Tampal, Director, World Wild Life Fund (confirmed)
People’s Participation Through Ward Committees & Area Sabhas: Raising of Issues by 2 participants Mr. Mazher Hussain, COVA
Building to Living: Transfer Issues: Raising of Issues by 2 participants- Sri. C. Shekar Reddy, former national President, CREDAI & Sri. Vijay Sai, General Secretary, TREDAI
22nd After Noon:
Inter-action with the Workshops: Sri. Teegala Krishna Reddy (former Mayor, MCH). Smt. B. Karthika Reddy (former Mayor, GHMC) and Sri. Majid Hussain (formerMayor GHMC).
Workshop Resolutions on 6 themes
22.11.2015 : EVENING
Concluding Session: Adoption of Resolutions. Plan of Action for the Confederation Of RWAs (CORWA)
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