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India Gazette
29-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
"When small habits become collective resolve...": PM Modi praises carbon-neutral model of Maharasthra's Patoda village
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Patoda village in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district for becoming a model carbon-neutral gram panchayat through sustainable practices and community effort. 'A village in Maharashtra has set a remarkable example,' said the Prime Minister in the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. 'Patoda is a gram panchayat that is carbon neutral. No one here throws garbage outside their home. There is a complete system for collecting waste from every household.' PM Modi elaborated on the village's holistic waste management and eco-friendly traditions. 'Wastewater is treated before being released into the river. Last rites are performed using cow dung cakes, and the ashes are used to plant a tree in the name of the deceased. The cleanliness in this village is truly commendable. When small habits become a collective resolve, significant change becomes inevitable,' he said. Following the PM's address, the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj took to its social media platform X to post, 'Gram Panchayats are inspired to work with even greater dedication and renewed enthusiasm.' 'The inspiring words of the Hon'ble Prime Minister energise Gram Panchayats across the country to embrace innovative practices. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj continues to encourage and showcase such success stories through various incentivisation measures, helping them become role models for others. Gram Panchayats everywhere are stepping forward with fresh commitment,' the Ministry said. Meanwhile, PM Modi highlighted a major achievement of India in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, proudly stating that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised the country's efforts in achieving 'Trachoma-free' status. In his address to the nation through the 123rd edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann ki Baat' PM Modi credited the success to frontline health workers. In his address to the nation through the 123rd edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi credited the success to frontline health workers. 'We resolved to eliminate trachoma and I am delighted to share with you that WHO has declared India as Trachoma-free. This is the result of the efforts of millions of people who tirelessly fought this disease without stopping. This success belongs to our health workers. The 'Swatch Bharat Abhiyan' also played a major role in its elimination. 'Jal Jeevan Mission' also contributed significantly to this success. Now that clean water is reaching every household through taps, the risk of such diseases has reduced significantly. WHO has also appreciated that India not only dealt with the disease but also addressed its root causes,' he said. Trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to blindness if untreated, was once prevalent in several parts of India. He said, 'The first achievement is related to our health. Many of you people might have heard about an eye disease - Trachoma. This disease spreads through bacteria, and there was a time when this disease was common in many parts of India. If neglected, this disease eventually causes blindness.' On October 8, 2024, the WHO declared that the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem. (ANI)
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
KILA wins national award for capacity building of local bodies
For the second year in a row, the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) has bagged the prestigious Desiya Panchayat Kshamatha Nirman Sarvotham Sansthan Award (Best Institution Category) for the year 2023-2024. This recognition highlights KILA's efforts in enhancing the efficiency and skills of local self-government institutions (LSGIs) through innovative and sustainable interventions. The award, declared by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, celebrates institutions across the country that have shown excellence in training and capacity building of the LSGIs. KILA has secured the top position in the category in the previous year too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the award to KILA at a function in Madhubani, Bihar, on Thursday (April 24, 2025). Decentralised planning 'KILA's work has been recognised as a model for decentralised planning and local development, not just in India but globally. Over the past year, the institution has implemented a wide array of training programmes to modernise local governance systems, aligning them with contemporary needs and challenges. These programmes spanned topics such as decentralised governance, gender equality, climate change, disaster mitigation, waste management, health, and urban policy,' said A. Nizamudeen, Director General, KILA. KILA is also a key advisory body for the government in policy formulation related to local governance. Its faculty members collaborate with both national and international development agencies such as the UNDP, UNFPA, UNEP, UNICEF, UN-Habitat, and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. On the national front, KILA works closely with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the National Institute of Urban Affairs to enhance capacity-building frameworks across the country, he added. With a vision to evolve into an international centre for research and training in governance, KILA continues to expand its programmes through various thematic centres such as the Centre for Urban Governance, Child Resource Centre, Gender School for Local Governance, Geo-Informatics Centre, Centre for Environment and Biodiversity Climate Change, Centre for Sustainable Development, and Innovation & Incubation Hub. It also houses the technical secretariat for the State Urban Policy Commission.
