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CITY SANITATION PLAN BAREILLY
academia, arts, culture, social sector, media etc, representatives of donor agencies, Mayor,
relevant heads of departments, and even leaders of sanitation workers union. City Sanitation
Task Force (CSTF) is one such body at the city level. NUSP guidelines have established the
role and responsibilities of CSTF. An innovative idea gaining traction is of Ward level
Sanitation Action Committees. For Bareilly such a body can be constituted at sanitary zone
level. It is desirable to take governance as close to people as possible. This ensures effective
public consultations and possibly community participation. A ward level body can be headed
by Corporator and comprise of ward members, Safai karamcharies, representatives/officials
from Nagar Nigam, Jal Kal, RWAs, NGOs, Self Help Groups (SHGs)
2. Public Hearings: The system of public hearings is known to be effective in monitoring project
progress, resolving citizen grievances. What we propose here is that public consultation is
essential during designing of projects. The chances of success of a project are enhanced, as
this makes sure the project is designed to benefit as many people as possible. Seeking inputs
from people will make them believe that the Nagar Nigam is seeking genuine partnership.
More importantly this will help to develop trust. Public hearing can help launch and
integrated campaign against open defecation, illegal water connection,
The timeframe of the recommended communication strategy is relevant for a period of two to three
years from the beginning of implementation. The process can evolve with the implementation to
incorporate any mid course improvements required. Once initiated, it can take up a wide range of
other issues as per the requirements of the city. There is every likelihood of such a process be
institutionalized with Public Relations officer stationed in the municipality taking the lead.
Given the growth and rapidly changing social and economic environment of the cities, it would be
imperative for Nagar Nigam to develop capacity to assess changes in the situation and adapt
strategies accordingly. Timely implementation of the recommendations made in this document will
ensure that desired results flow in a sustained manner.
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