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Hans India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bala Sabha Empowers Young Voices at Medikonda: A Step Towards Child-Friendly Villages
Gadwal: A grand 'Bala Sabha' (Children's Assembly) was conducted on August 2nd at the Zilla Parishad High School premises in Medikonda village with the goal of raising awareness about children's rights, their issues, and holistic development. This special event served as a significant platform in the journey towards achieving the 'Child-Friendly Gram Panchayat', a concept promoted by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Government of India's Model Gram Panchayat Cluster Project. The program began with the national anthem and progressed with a vibrant showcase of students' talents, ideas, and messages. Impressively, the entire event was led by students themselves — acting as presidents, vice presidents, anchors, and committee members — displaying leadership and responsibility. Through skits, speeches, and discussions, students expressed their views freely on various issues affecting children. They creatively raised awareness on pressing topics such as child labor, child marriage, and substance abuse through powerful dramatic presentations. Drawing and poster competitions on themes like Model Village and Model School encouraged creativity and expression among the students. Special prizes were awarded to students who excelled in academics and maintained high attendance, recognizing their dedication and consistency. Health workers, ASHA and Anganwadi workers participated in the program, explaining ongoing initiatives aimed at improving children's health, safety, and education. Students also openly shared challenges they face in their village, bravely voicing concerns on community issues. During a follow-up discussion session, students expressed their needs and suggestions. The officials in attendance assured support and promised to take steps toward addressing their concerns. Messages from Dignitaries: MEO Dayal Ramulu emphasized that programs like Bala Sabha play a key role in nurturing leadership skills and social awareness among students. He encouraged students to not only learn but also practice what they are taught. He applauded their presentations, noting that they reflected both critical thinking and social responsibility — not just entertainment. Pavan Kumar, the District Coordinator of the Model Gram Panchayat Cluster Project, noted that achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level by 2030 is crucial. He highlighted nine key focus areas for integrated rural development and stressed that child development is a central pillar among them. He urged for joint efforts from schools, gram panchayats, parents, and community stakeholders to build a Child-Friendly Gram Panchayat. Headmaster Patcharla Thimmareddy shared his pride in seeing students speak confidently on stage. He stated that such participation builds their self-confidence, and the school has made efforts to create a stress-free and joyful learning environment. The event saw enthusiastic participation from Panchayat Secretary Diwakar Reddy, teachers, health workers, Anganwadi workers, villagers, and a large number of students.
Business Recorder
26-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CM briefed about ‘Model Village', ‘Suthra Punjab'
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting for a briefing on Model Village, 'Suthra' (Clean) Punjab and Waste to Value Projects. She reviewed the progress made so far on a project to develop 1200 model villages in Punjab. She said,'24/7 water supply, complete sewage network and waste management treatment plant will be built in every model village.' She added, 'Punjab's model village will also have paved streets, road rehabilitation, children's park and tree plantation. Houses will be numbered and signboards will also be installed in model villages.' The Chief Minister was briefed by the authorities concerned on solar system-powered water supply and sewage system model for the model villages. She was apprised that development projects in 130 villages of the pilot phase under model village project have been completed. The CM sought a deadline for the early completion of model village project, and said, 'Priority will be determined in the model village project by keeping in mind public needs of the area. Every village will be fully developed under Model Village Project.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
26-07-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
CM promises nonstop water supply in 1,200 Model Villages
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting for a briefing on the Model Village, 'Suthra Punjab and Waste to Value Projects. She reviewed the progress made on a project to develop 1,200 model villages. She said on the occasion that round the clock water supply, complete sewage network and waste management and treatment plants would be built in every model village." She added, "Punjab's model villages will also have paved streets, road rehabilitation, children's parks and tree plantation." She highlighted, "Houses will be numbered and signboards will also be installed in model villages." The chief minister was briefed by the authorities concerned on the solar system-powered water supply and sewage system for the model villages. She was apprised that development projects in 130 villages in the pilot phase have been completed. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif sought a deadline for the early completion of the model village project, and said, "Priority will be determined in the model village project by keeping in mind public needs of the area. Every village will be fully developed under Model Village Project."
