Udaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): A Panchayati Raj Day awareness programme was organised by the National Service Scheme under Sai Tirupati University, where volunteers undertook an educational visit to the Umarda Panchayat office.
During the programme, Village Development Officer Lokesh Pancholi welcomed the participants and highlighted the role of panchayats in rural development. He explained that panchayats play a crucial role not only in disease prevention but also in treatment. He added that various government schemes are effectively implemented at the village level due to the continuous efforts and dedication of grassroots workers.
Sarpanch Gopallal Meena provided detailed information on the structure and functioning of the panchayat, along with budget management for development works. He said that proper utilisation of available resources at the panchayat level can significantly improve village development, sanitation, drinking water, roads, education, and healthcare services.
Professor Dr Yogesh Singal from the Community Medicine Department spoke about the important role of ANM and ASHA workers in delivering healthcare services and maintaining digital records. Dr Suresh Dev explained the significance of the day.
NSS Programme Officer Dr Avantika Gupta highlighted the role of panchayats in overall community development and encouraged volunteers to contribute towards reducing carbon footprint and minimising plastic use to maintain environmental cleanliness. ANM Anita Meena shared her experiences and provided information about government schemes and services.
Volunteers were also invited to share their suggestions for improving public health at the panchayat level. Social workers Tarachand Salvi and Bhupendra Malu, along with all volunteers, actively participated in the programme.
The programme was conducted by Dr Avantika Gupta, while NSS Programme Coordinator Deepak Teli shared details of the event.
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