Non-violent Behaviour and Peaceful Attitudes in Disputes among RWA residents
Dr. Rao VBJ Chelikani Every human being is unique; nobody is identical to or a copy of another. In other words, they differ from one another. Secondly, a profound human phenomenon unfolds itself within the naturally sacred and hidden sanctuary of the womb. Here, enveloped in a highly protected world, the developing fetus begins to shape an angelic, blissful and serene mind and a harmonious body. A mother‘s womb is an Eden‘s Garden for the baby. Through the lifeline of the umbilical cord, a flawless stream of blood delivers oxygen, glucose, a…
Dos and Don‘ts for Gated Communities in Accordance with Telangana High Court
Dos and Don's for RWAs Gated communities are modern sanctuaries where diverse families come together to share not just walls but aspirations of harmonious living. However, the recent landmark observations of the Hon‘ble Telangana High Court have shed light on systemic lapses within the management of these microcosms of urban life. From the misuse of clubhouses to the lack of financial transparency and accountability, the Court has provided a clarion call for introspection and reform. In response to this judicial directive and as an ear…
Emerging Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)
Dr Rao VBJ Chelikani It is a fact that more and more Indians are living in urban areas, mostly in Colony Welfare Associations, apartment buildings and Gated Communities. They are a hard-working middleclass forming self-governing micro-urban communities and manage themselves to increase their standard of living. They strive to be more and more productive and are maintaining a growth rate of our economy, year after year. The municipalities in which they live are receiving good revenue as property tax. They pay all kinds of direct and indirect ta…
Commitments To RWAs
Dr.Rao VBJ Chelikani Some brief commitments that the Resident Welfare Associations are asking the candidates and the political parties to make: 1. Urban citizens do not want free things but more opportunities to participate in governance, and particularly in Ward Committees; 2. Resident Welfare Associations in Apartment Buildings, Colonies and Gated Communities need a more appropriate, uniform and suitable legal recognition and registration; 3. All Public Expenditures of the Governments, by their departments, Boards, Corporations, Commissi…
"RWAs are Big Catalysts for Change", Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrashekhar at 10th National Conference of RWAs
The 10th edition of the National Conference of RWAs was successfully conducted in the city of Bengaluru on Nov 25-26, 2023. Addressing the widely represented gathering virtually Union Minister H on'ble Shri Rajeev Chandrasekar, MoS IT, Electronics & Skill Development, Govt of India said, “I have myself been a member of a RWA and played a role in reviving a few lakes in this city. RWAs must make the Municipalities accountable. RWAs are the big c atalysts for change. They must fight against the vested interest o…
Reflections on World Environment Day 2023
Dr Rao VBJ Chelikani The United Nations Organisation has declared this Day, after a series of consultations with member-states as well as with Non-Governmental Organisations across the world, in order to provide a platform for an annual review of the issue of our pre-occupation or the concept, as well as to a review of the past efforts for future orientation. The following remarks would be limited to challenging some old myths and inviting the readers to reflect afresh and adopt appropriate attitudes toward…
RWA Commitments for Better Environment
Dr. VBJ Rao Chelikani Change or evolution is in the nature of our Nature. But changes in man and by man have become more voluntary, faster and are impacting upon this entire planet. At present, we have not yet to be concerned about other planets and other galaxies. While the universe seems to be operating and evolving on an immutable logic of its own, the human being, however is able to gradually grasp the process of the Universe and understand the mechanisms of operation of the planet and is able to make changes to suit not on…
Eighth National Conference of RWAs Held Successfully
Hon'ble Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurating the meet virtually The eighth national conference of RWAs was organized at Ghaziabad UP from 23rd to 24th November 2021, at Krishna Engineering College by the Confederation of Resident Welfare Associations (CoRWA): the National Apex Body of RWAs and Confederation of Resident Welfare Associations-Uttar Pradesh (CoRWA-UP) -an Apex body of RWAs at state level of Uttar Pradesh. The focal theme of this conference was “Drinking Water”. The 8th NCRWA was endorsed and supported by M…
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