Minutes of the N G O  Coordination meeting held under the Chairmanship of District Collector on 14.6.2005 Regarding construction of permanent houses to the victims of Tsunami.

            The following officials were present:

1. Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.
2. District Revenue Officer (Relief), Nagercoil.
3. Executive Engineer (RD), Nagercoil.
4. N G Os who are participating in the construction of permanent shelters.

District Collector  welcomed the gathering and explained about the urgency to expedite the construction of permanent houses to the victims of tsunami.

All the N G Os  explained about the works in progress in their respective areas:

             The District Collector made an appeal to all the    N G Os to initiate necessary action to commence the ‘ insitu ’construction as there is no problem in thesite and the land is  already available with the beneficiaries in their own names. It should be completed in a phased manner by following the various technical aspects which  need to be adopted in Tsunami areas. 

PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THE VILLAGES FROM MIDALAM TO NEERODI 

            In addition to the existing numbers of permanent shelters to be constructed to the victims of Tsunami,  which has struck on 26.12.2004 additional permanent houses are to be constructed to the people belongs the coastal villages from  Midalam to Neerodi, which are also getting affected every year.   Villages between Midalam and Neerodithurai (about 14 villages) were also classified as Tsunami affected villages and houses within the 40 Feet from the High Tidal areas were planned to be shifted.  Roughly about 850 houses are to be constructed in these areas.   Collector requested the  N G Os who are interested in taking up the construction of houses  to suggest the number of houses they propose to take up.

Following N G Os requested to allot the  houses to them.  Other N G Os were requested to provide two days time for furnishing their willingness to construct the houses. 

            1.G L R A                  -  30 Houses

            2. C A S A                  -  300 Houses

              A Training programme for the Engineers of Government and N G Os is proposed to be held on 17.6.2005 at 10.30 AM in the DDC Hall, Collectorate, Nagercoil.  All the NGOs have been requested to depute their Engineers for the training wherein all the technical aspects need to be adopted for the construction of houses will be deliberated.

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 1.03.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR

TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

 The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.     Additional collector (R&R), Nagercoil

2.      District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil    

3.    Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

4.    Additional District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition).

5.      Participating NGOs. 

Repairing of houses

            Collector explained the importance of the work and requested all the NGOs to expedite the repairing of the houses.

Collector also classified that all the repairable houses irrespective of cost can be repaired if it can be repaired.

The latest progress of repairing of house is given below.

Some of the NGOs are yet to start the work.  They have expressed certain difficulties. Collector asked the Project Officer, DRDA to visit to the villages and to sort out the problems.

Distribution of benefits for Livelihood opportunities

NGOs were asked to brief the livelihood assistance distributed by them to the affected people.

            The following is summary of assistance given or planned by them.

Collector   requested the   NGOs to consider the  requests such as needs of  Fish venders, Persons who have lost STD booths, sewing machine etc.

                  The Collector requested the NGOs to take care of the Livelihood aspects of  the  people  who  are  involved  in  non  fishing  activities.  Small  items  like   tailoring machines,  petty  shops,  and motorised  coir machines can be purchased and given to the needy people. Some of the NGOs  also  came  forward  to  set up water purification plants in various affected places. World vision , KSSS, and  CARITAS came forward to install these purification plants.

                  It was also decided to invite the JD (Agri) and the DFO to attend the next NGOs meeting , that is to be held  on 10-03-2005 at 5PM at Hotel Vijayatha, Nagercoil.

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 15.02.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR

TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

 The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.    Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

2.    Additional District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition).

3.      Participating NGOs. 

At the beginning the Collector introduced to the forum, Thiru.Thambithurai, DRO who has been appointed as Land Acquisition DRO for acquiring lands for permanent Projects.  All NGOs have been requested to contact him with respect of land matters.

 Collector also informed that the revised roles and responsibilities of District Level Officers and accordingly NGOs can approach the officers for specific purpose.

     1.     Thiru.G.Prakash, I.A.S., (Additional Collector & Relief) (9443719094)

Disbursal of Fisheries Relief, Agriculture Relief, Animal Husbandry Relief, NGO Coordination 

2.     Thiru.R.Thambidurai, Additional Special DRO (Relief) (9443719193)

Land Acquisition for Permanent Project for Tsunami Rehabilitation 

3.     Thiru.K.Ayyanar, DRO, Kanyakumari District (9443129453)

Receiving & Distribution of Relief materials, Disbursal of Revenue Relief Packages to affected people, Disbursed of Relief amount to Dead, injured, orphans, widows etc. 

4.     Thiru.P.Selvarajan, Project Officer, DRDA – (9443143442)

Construction of temporary shelters for affected people, water supply, sanitation, to those sites etc. 

Repairing of houses

          Collector explained the importance of the work and requested all the NGOs to expedite the repairing of the houses.

          Collector also classified that all the repairable houses irrespective of cost van be repaired if it can be repaired.

          The latest progress of repairing of house is given below.

          Some of the NGOs have yet to start the work.  They have expressed certain difficulties. Collector asked the Project Officer, DRDA to visit to the villages and to sort out the problems.

Distribution of benefits for Livelihood opportunities

          NGOs were asked to brief the livelihood assistance distributed by them to the affected people.

          The following is summary of assistance given or planned by them.

           Collector requested the NGOs to consider the requests such as needs of  Fish venders, Persons who have lost STD booths, sewing machine etc.

           Finally District Collector asked the NGOs to narrate the innovative initiatives carried out by them. 

·        Caritas & KSSS informed that they are organizing 40 cultural programmes in all affected villages.

·        CSR informed that child development center is being run by them to take care of the children.

·        CASA informed that TOT on Trauma counseling has been organized for Trainers so as to give counseling to affected people.

·        Holy Cross Sisters informed that educated youths from the affected villages were selected to render various services.

·        Intervida informed that they are assisting the students for their fees & patients for their treatment.

·        SOS Children informed that they have made arrangement for paying monthly study fees to 72 students & they are ready to support additional 300 students.

·        Red Cross informed that they got sanction to conduct two cyclone shelter and Rs.7.00 crores worth of Relief & Rehabilitation work in Kanyakumari District.

·        ESAF & EFFICOR said they are conducting evening recreation camps for youths, evening special tuition classes to students etc. 

It was decided to hold next meeting on 1^st March 6.00 PM at Vijayetha Hotel, Nagercoil. 

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 04.02.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR 

TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

 The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.    Additional Collector (Relief and Rehabilitation), Kanyakumari District.

2.    Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

3.    District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

4.      Organized NGOs.

Rehabilitation of the disabled persons in affected areas.

 Collector informed that village wise details of various categories of disabled persons list for the Tsunami affected areas is available which was furnished by District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer. NGOs can have access to that and arrange to assist them if whichever NGOs are interested. NGOs can also assist other disabled people if they come across over and above the given list.

 Repairing of Damaged houses.

During the first NGO meeting held on 14.1.2005, NGOs were agreed to take up repairing of the repairable houses in their adopted villages. While reviewing the progress made in this aspect, it was noticed that some of the NGOs have started and works are in progress (SCAD, SOS Children, Caritas SWISS, KSSS, Caritas India, DC and Stella Mary’s). Other NGOs (ESAF, Action Aid and SED, Holy Cross Sisters, Salvation Army and RUC) have so far not started the works, but promised to commence the works early.

 Some of the NGOs like Inter vida, CASA have shown interest to take up repairing of the houses in their villages (Muttom, Verrabagupathy & Simon colony portion). This was agreed to and they have been requested to commence the works.

 The updated list of village wise NGOs who will carry out housing repair is as follows. 

         Livelihood Support

 All the NGOs were requested to supply livelihood things such as Catamaram, Nets etc., to the fishermen. So as to resume their normal life early. This has been emphasized in all the earlier meetings also.

Action Aid, SOS Children, CASA replied that they have started distributing such livelihood things. Other NGOs viz. Inter vida, Holy Cross Sisters etc.. informed that they are making arrangements for distribution. 

All NGOs were requested to concentrate on livelihood things so as to restore the normal life early.

Supply of Essential Commodities as per the list

During the last meeting a list of Essential Commodity items were distributed to all NGOs. Some of the NGOs (CASA, ESAF, SOS, DC) have arranged supply. Other NGOs were also requested to supply these things early.

Flooring

As per the decision made earlier all the NGOs have completed the flooring works in all the Temporary huts.

         Bathing and Washing facility  

All the NGOs have replied that adequate facilities for bathing and Washing have been made. NGOs have requested the Collector to ensure through local bodies to provide adequate Water supply. SCAD NGO represented that hand pump installed in Kottilpadu became defunct and requested to set right. As the hand pump got silted up alternatively Collector ordered to install Ring well there.

 Salvation Army NGO was requested to erect Bathing and Washing facility in Kanyakumari and Vavathurai (Near Tourist Office) Temporary huts area early.

         Common Shed

Regarding the construction of Common Shed, all the NGOs have replied that wherever space available they have either put up the common shed or work is under progress. Collector requested the other NGOs also to start early by suitably identifying the land nearby.

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 28.01.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR 

TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.    Additional Collector (Relief and Rehabilitation), Kanyakumari District.

2.    Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

3.    District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

4.    Organized NGOs.

 Flooring:

          All the NGOs who have taken up the construction of Temporary huts have reported that Tile or concrete flooring work has been either completed or works are under progress. All have agreed to complete latest by 31.01.2005. Collector has emphasized the need of involving the local community in executing such works to the possible extent.

 Common Shed: 

          Some of the NGOs have asked for type design if any for the construction of common shed. It was replied that no such design is available and they have been asked to take up in all the locations wherever space available and the size of the common shed is to be decided based on the number of huts constructed in that location. Only thing to be keep in mind is common shed should have roof with all sides open so that it can have better ventilation & is less hot in the day time.  If any community hall is nearby (like Periyavilai) that also can be used as common shed. 

 Regarding the construction of common shed the following NGOs have agreed to put up in the respective villages indicated against it.

Washing & Bathing facility:

          All NGOs have reported that adequate washing & bathing facility has been put up. Collector requested them to take necessary action to keep those places neat and tidy.

Supply of plastic chairs, Table Fan, Television sets, Mosquito coils etc:

          Collector expressed his happiness over positive response by many NGOs who have volunteered to supply the above things. Especially KSSS & CARITOS SWISS have volunteered for the supply of plastic chairs, TVs, Fans etc. This was appreciated and they were requested to supply their item early.

 Supply of Essential commodities needed for the households to run the family:

           A list of such essential commodities which were required for the households for a month has been prepared and circulated to all NGOs. Collector has requested the NGOs to supply the above things along with whatever they like to supply thro the kits. The list has been prepared based on the field study and it was emphasized that the list is not exhaustive and any NGO which wanted to supply over and above are welcome.

 Supply of Livelihood things:

          Livelihood things such as Catamarans, Vallams, Nets etc are the crucial things for the fisherfolk to start normal life. Though there are certain Catamarans, Vallams, Nets etc are still available with fishermen they are not venturing into the sea. 

          Hence all NGOs were requested to talk to the community & convince them to commence the fishing operations early. 

          It was clarified that whatever Govt. gives as assistance so far, is for repair of catamarams & boats & and for procuring new nets for commencing fishing activities.  Hence fishermen as well as other NGOs should not have any doubt that for ‘new fishing equipments’ to those fishermen who have lost the equipments Govt. will come out shortly with a package of assistance. 

          Further NGOs were also requested to arrange whatever fishing equipments they can arrange to the fishermen for commencing fishing operations. 

          CASA-NGO said that they are arranging livelihood things such as Tools and equipments for Masons, carpenters etc in Veerabagahupathy village.  Collector appreciated their efforts and requested other NGOs to do the same in their areas.

Other Issues

• Some of the NGOs represented that the fishermen have the apprehension that the nature of the sea has changed etc. Collector clarified that Naval ship team has conducted a study in this aspect in Kanyakumari District and reported that there are no such changes in the sea.

• Regarding assistance to pregnant mother, lactating mother, children up to the age of 2, Collector informed that special kits are being organized for their care.  Over and above if NGOs wanted to assist them they are welcome to do so.

The list of such categories was prepared as on 25.01.2005 & the same is available with district administration.  NGOs can have access to the list and latest report may be got ready by themselves in their respective villages.

• Regarding the supply of Milk Powder, Washing Soap, Bathing Soap collector informed that sufficient stock is available for distribution to the affected people.

• Regarding supply of play equipments, children park etc whichever NGO is interested to put up, they are requested to put up in the Temporary huts locations.

It was decided to conduct next meeting on 04.02.2005 at 6 PM in the same venue.

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 22.01.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR

TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

 The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.    Additional Collector (Relief and Rehabilitation), Kanyakumari District.

2.    Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

3.    District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

4.    Organized NGOs.

Flooring for the Temporary huts.

          It has been  decided in  the  last meeting to   put concrete  flooring   in  all  the  temporary  huts  put up.  But  it  was  felt that  in  addition  to  cement  flooring  (as it need more  time  for curing).  Tile  flooring  which needs l esser  time  for  curing and  quick  in   execution   may  be  put  up.   This  decision  can  be  taken  by  the NGO`S themselves.

          All the NGOs agreed for the  decision and  agreed to put up the same.  Some of the NGOs already started execution  & remaining of them agreed to start early.

 Common shed

          It was agreed by the NGOs to put up common shed wherever possible in the temporary hut locations.  This will be reviewed in the next meeting.

 Washing facility

          Some of the NGOs (SOS  children,  Caritoss  SWISS, SCAD, OXFAM) have completed the washing facility  in the temporary hut locations.  Others NGOs have also agreed to complete early.

Mosquito coils

          People who are in temporary huts are demanding for mosquito coils to tackle mosquito menace.  NGOs were requested to provide the same.

Aattukal & Ammikal

          As it was promised most of the NGOs have provided  Aattukal & Ammikal.  NGOs were requested to provide wherever still the need is there.

Plastic Chairs

          As it was considered necessary it was decided to give atleast two chairs to each huts.  CARITOS & KSSS agreed to sponsor one chair per hut.  ESAF also expressed interest to supply. They are requested to make early arrangements to supply the chairs .

Table Fan

It was represented by most of the hut dwellers for supply of table fan to reduce the heat.  All NGOs were requested to consider and give their commitment regarding the number 

or the money they can sponsor.

Supply of Television sets

Availability  of   Television  in   temporary  hut  locations   will   provide entertainment  to  people.  Hence  it  was  decided  to  supply  Television to all temporary huts locations.  Totally 64 temporary locations are available.  KSSS has agreed to supply TV sets for all locations.

Repairs of Motors, OBMs

          An NGO, SIFFS is doing excellent service in repairing of motors & OBMs.  They have been requested to continue their services.  As Govt. has also come forward for providing assistance to this item SIFFS has been asked to take note of this and render more service.

Follow up of last meeting decision.

• During the last meeting it was informed to give the details of agriculture crops damage particulars and the same was informed to the NGOs

• Regarding ‘Assistance given to Tsunami affected people’ details of package of assistance given under various heads were read out.

• Regarding supply of New boats, Catamarans, Nets etc. the list of Firms which are manufacturing the above were given to all NGOs concerned. NGOs can approach them and procure from them if they are interested to supply to the affected people.

• Any information regarding the Orphans, Destitute Women (ages between      18-35) may be given to the District Administration so as to provide them the Government Assistance.

The information may be passed on to Mrs. Jyothi Nirmala, DRO (Mobile No. 9443695551).

• Regarding the ‘Permanent Housing’ for the affected people it was informed that ‘as no new information regarding permanent housing’ NGOs were asked to wait for further orders in this regard.

• Question regarding the scheme available for widows with and without children, ‘widower without children’ etc. it was informed that for the widows with children and widows without children, the available scheme details will be explained to them in the next meeting and for the ‘widower without children’ it was informed them that no scheme is available.

• Regarding the continuance of rumour regarding Tsunami and action taken it was informed that Police and Fisheries department have been asked to allay fear regarding the Tsunami and they are put on constant vigil in all the coastal areas.

• Regarding the demand of making available the list of village-wise houses damage details it was informed that the details will be made available based on specific request.

• Question regarding furnishing of meteorological, weather information by contacting the Navy, Meteorology department etc. it was informed that the suggestion will be considered and efforts will be taken to avail the services of the said Institutions.

• Question regarding the functioning of health post even in the night, it was informed that it is not feasible and it is also not required.

• Question regarding the survey of other industries and activities such as Coir, household industries, Chippi collectors, Ice plants etc. it was informed that action in this regard is being taken and District Administration is get in touch with Coir board etc.

It was decided to conduct the next meeting on 28^th January.

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MINUTES OF THE NGOs MEETING CONDUCTED ON 18.01.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR FOR TSUNAMI - RELIEF AND REHABILITATION

The following officials and NGOs were present in the meeting

1.     Additional Collector (Relief and Rehabilitation), Kanyakumari District.

2.     Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil.

3.     District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

4.     Organized NGOs.

Apart from the above Hon’ble Justice Thangaraj, Chairman, Tamilnadu State Human Rights Commission also participated as a special guest.

·        In the meeting all the NGOs confirmed that they are working in their respective areas assigned to them and doing the additional toilets & bathroom work as promised by them in the earlier meeting.  Required land may be identified in consultation with the local officials and the peoples representatives wherever they face problem if any. 

·        As it was represented by the people, it was discussed and decided to put up cement flooring / tile flooring in consultation with the occupants.

·        As the temporary hut will be very hot in the daytime it was felt necessary and NGOs were requested to put up common shed open from all sides in all the location wherever sites are available.

It was also decided that while doing the above things government do the work in those places where government have constructed temporary huts and NGOs will do the work wherever NGOs have put up the huts.

·        Apart from the bathrooms, washing facility is also found to be required. Hence NGOs were requested to the put up wash facility in all the temporary huts locations.  While putting such wash facility it was requested to keep in mind the proper drainage and sanitation aspects etc.

·        It was decided to put up electrical plug points in the common kitchen sheds constructed in the temporary huts locations for the use of Mixie, Grinder etc.

District administration will do so for areas where they have taken up construction work and NGOs will cover their area.

• Aattukal & Ammikal used for grinding spices etc. were found to be necessary and the same was being arranged by some of the NGOs.  All other NGOs were also requested to supply wherever such things are found to be needy.  Both Aattukal & Ammikal are adequately available in Mylady village near Suchindrum.

• Regarding Permanent housing, Norms for the NGOs to have the partnership with the government, distance norms, type design, other norms - it was informed that Government Order has been received. More details will be known in the days to come. NGOs can have access to the Government Order from the Government website www.tn.gov.nic.in.

• Now all affected people to whom temporary huts are constructed have started moving to the villages & occupying the houses.  Hence all NGOs were requested to ensure that whatever relief materials comes to the village it reaches to the most affected people first and benefits should reach properly.  NGOs should also try to convince the people that the relief and rehabilitation benefits should reach only to the affected people.

NGOs were requested to bring any issues, questions or observations & suggestions and the following were discussed and clarified.

• It was asked that 1) what is the stand of government regarding repair of houses, boats, nets, catamarams etc. 2) whether NGOs can go ahead in repairing the above.

It was clarified that assessment of damages to property has been completed for houses, boats, nets etc. except for OBMs and  mechanized boats. Hence there is no problem in attending to repair works.

It was emphasized that all NGOs who ever is helping to repair of houses, boats, nets, catamarams can go ahead and do the needful.

• Regarding the credit facility to the fisherfolk for commencing the livelihood, it was clarified that already government has started distributing relief package to all the affected fishermen for repair of catamarams, vallams, gillnets etc.  In addition bankers have also agreed to provide credit facility at lesser rate of interest (4% for loan upto Rs.6500/- & 7% for loans between Rs.6500 to Rs.50000).

• Regarding the repair of OBMs already SIFFS is attending to the repairs of OBMs with a mobile teams in 7 locations.  All other NGOs can contact them and utilize their services. Their contact phone number is 04652-278586.

• It was asked whether the supply of rations by the government such as rice, dhal, kerosene is a one time assistance etc or will be supplied continuously.

It was clarified that the food materials and other things will be supplied by district administration from the relief materials received from donors.

• Regarding supply of food to children of Anganwadi and schools, it was clarified that all schools and Anganwadis have started functioning and arrangements were made to supply mid day meal to all children including +1 & +2 students.  Hence all will be covered.

• Regarding the damage to agricultural crops and action taken on this it was clarified that assessment of crop damage is on and the extent & nature of damage will be known & the same will be made available in the next meeting.

• Regarding the special or extra hostel accommodation to the students studying in schools & colleges, it was clarified that District Administration will send a request for additional accommodation in government institutions and NGOs & other organization can make special arrangements in private colleges & schools.

• Regarding the “access to the details of government assistance to the affected people” it was clarified that the details will be made available to them in the next meeting.

In the meeting Hon’ble Justice Thangaraja,  Chairperson   Tamilnadu State Human Rights Commission attended as a Special Guest & lauded the efforts of the District Administration &  NGOs and advised all the  NGOs   to work unitedly and wholeheartedly  for  the welfare  of the  Tsunami affected people.

At the end, Collector reemphasized that all the NGOs who are working in different villages should work unitedly with other NGOs and organizations who may also have plan to do rehabilitation work in the same villages by handholding them for the cause of affected people and also to ensure that relief & rehabilitation measures reaches only to the affected and needy.

The next meeting would be held on 22.01.2005 at 6.00 PM in the same venue.

The Minutes of the meeting will be put up in the district website www.kanyakumari.tn.nic.in and same can be accessed by all the NGOs.

                                                                                         Collector

Kanyakumari District

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MINUTES OF THE N G O s  MEETING CONDUCTED ON 14.1.2005 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CHENNAI 9.

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The following officials and NGOs were present the meeting

1.     District Collector, Kanyakumari District

2.     Additional Collector (Relief and Rehabilitation), Kanyakumari District.

3.     Project Officer, DRDA, Nagercoil

4.     District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil

5.     Organized N G Os

1.     Construction of Additional Toilets and Bathrooms in Temporary  Shelters.                   

2.     DETAILS OF REPAIRS THE HOUSES, FISHING IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

3.      RESTORATION OF WATER SOURCES

     At present, there are 98 water sources from which water is being pumped.  Out of these 98 water sources, 86 water sources have been proved safe as per the  sample tests  conducted  by the D. D  (Health Services), Nagercoil.  In  case  of remaining 12 water sources, restoration is needed. – CARE INDIA , which  has  proposed  to  take up the restoration activity is now doing the field work. The DD (H)  along with the EE , TWAD is requested to  coordinate with the CARE in the restoration process. 

4.      The NGOs were requested to depute one / two representatives for future                meetings. 

5.      NGOs can indicate their names through banners only in the area where they are

         working. 

6.    Next meeting for the N G Os will be held on 18^th   January 2005 by 6 PM at           DDC  Hall, Collectorate, Nagercoil.

DISTRICT COLLECTOR,

TO                                                                                        NAGERCOIL.

All the concerned officials