1. The constituency MLA and Municipal Corporator
2. Head and staff of Ward Office
3. Police Station and Chowky
4. MSEB sub-station
5. Telecom Office
6. Post Office Water works, etc.

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What are the 7 important points to remember before forming such a group?

1. To realize a void exists between what citizens should get and what they do get.
2. To feel the need that such a void must be filled by self-empowerment.
3. To be willing to co-ordinate and assert without fear.
4. To not have an elitist attitude.
5. To not represent vested interest groups or lobbies.
6. To be willing to work voluntarily and selflessly towards a positive goal. To be proactive and not reactive.

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What names can be added to the name of your committee?

1. Citizens Forum
2. Mohalla Committee
3. Sudhar Samiti
4. Vikas Mandal
5. Sanghatana

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1. Disinterest shown by representatives once elected to work in public interest.
2. Deplorable conditions prevalent all around.
3. Disinterest/apathy/complacency on the part of the public.
4. Lack of community welfare/promotion of self-interest.
5. Lack of integrity and moral values.
6. Nexus between politicians and bureaucrats.

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1. Evolution of productive strategy.
2. Maximizing output with minimum input.
3. Networking with common interest NGOs and voluntary groups to spread the base.
4. Strengthening common platform in order to achieve one goal.

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1. Civic and social rights.
2. Environmental issues.
3. Women and Children’s issues.
4. Education and Awareness.
5. Health and literacy.
6. Micro/Macro issues.

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What is its structure?

1. Rigid or flexible
2. Registered or informal
3. Both kinds require office bearers for discharge of duties - ideal number 5-10.

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What does it take to be a member?

1. Contribute selflessly once committed.
2. Contribute by way of revenue/sponsorship/time/office space.
3. Comprise ideally of professionals/senior citizens/youth/retired officers.

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What are the functions of these groups?

1. Discussions to review options/opinions.
2. Decisions on plan of actions.
3. Open house seminars/in-camera meetings.
4. Evolution of attitudinal adjustments and changes.
5. Result in direct access to administration, governance and implementing bodies.
6. Goal to be conciliation, not confrontation.
7. Judicial intervention, which can be sought, if required.
8.  Representation on panels/commissions.

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1. Prioritize the list of the area problems
2. Maintain on record the area map, development plan and size, population, slum area, corporation and constituency budget. All these are readily available to any interested citizen.

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1. Population control
2. Literacy and awareness
3. Healthcare
4. Slum development and rehabilitation
5. Waste collection, disposal and management
6. Control of encroachments/unauthorized structures/misuse of land
7. Feasibility of public transport and easing of traffic congestion
8. Control of environmental pollution
9. Plantations and greening
10. Development of civic amenities and strengthening  local  infrastructure
11. Eradication of criminalisation of politics

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