Persistence Yields! 26th Sep.2017

The open trench
CSA has formed core committees(CC) in each of the community centres in Dharavi Island. These have been trained over the last year to list down issues of concern, prioritise them and strategize on ways to resolve the same.

On 25th August 2017 at the meeting of ward no.2(Pali), the CC of Gorai came together to discuss various local issues. One of the major concerns was that of a disused trench which posed a danger for passers-by, especially children.
Before the issue was solved
The CC took the initiative to draft an application to an official but he refused to help. Not taking no for an answer, they pursued it and re-approached the authorities with another application. At the third attempt the application was accepted and worked on by the new official. 

On 26th September 2017 a bulldozer covered the trench with mud. It was a moment of relief for the people around. This has given them hope to go forward and deal with other issues in locality.
After the issue was solved



 
Location: Pali Chowk Road, Uttan, Bhayander West, Thane, Maharashtra 401106, India

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