We made our first trip to Kuttanad. After travelling for a long time, we finally reached Nedumudy. We had planned to talk to the panchayat and seek their permission to conduct a small survey in the localities.
Enroute to the panchayat, we met Mr. Sasidharan Nair (resident). he gave us the following updates :
- lack of drinking water due to regular pipeline breaking
- contamination of water due to waste and fertilizers.
- govt. not investing money for promoting the natural methods of cultivation.
After we got permission, we headed towards the houses.- Indiramma
- complained about the water logging problems.
- said that they do not receive any help from the govt other than being provided with 1kg of bleaching powder.
- many diseases prevailing. Also many mosquitos.
- complained about the mosquito problem
- Kudumbashri provide them with bleaching powder.
- Once in 2 months medicines sprayed ny panchayat people but that is also not done properly.
- No bathrooms and waste disposal means provided by the govt.
After surveying in several more homes, we could conclude that mosquito problem was an issue in the area and also water logging.
From there, we arranged a meeting with the Champakulam panchayat.
Panchayat Home Member : P.J XAVIER and Secretary : SAJU PATHROSE provided us with valuable information.
The panchayat has been working very hard according to the reports. They got a prize for full cleanliness and a sum of Rs.5 lakhs.
They have provided waste bins to the people.
But after that price, the govt stopped investing any money as they think all the houses in champakulam have attained complete cleanliness !
The panchayat then arranged us a meeting with the labour class of that area on 2nd of November.
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