Prep Work Updates

This update is from Sreepathy's report on each of the agenda points

1. Meeting with Village Panchayat Members: Visited Byadarahalli Gram panchayat members at Hosadoddi Village. Participants:

• Nahar - Manager JLR, Bheemeswari
• Sandeep - Member of Clean and Green and MD of Outrigor
• Sreepathi - Member of Clean and Green
  

Met the member Govinda Nayak and Shivanna. The panchayat President is Sakri Bai, wife of Govinda Nayak.

The Participants explained the purpose of the visit and solicited the Panchayat members help, excerpts below.

• Gram Panchayat wanted to carryout this activity on their own but could not due to iadequate funds. They are willing to support the cause and are willing to involve the panchayat machinary for the same.
• Are willing to attend a preparatory meeting before the awareness program and also participate in the event.
• Agreeable to get the local youth to participate in the awareness programme for "Shrama Daan"
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2. RFO - Mr Kempegowda - could not be met as he was away at Sangam.

3. Could not meet the people identified by him, for the colllection of garbage.

4. Meeting with Mr Khan, Principal, Govt Junior Collge and Shadakshara Swamy, President Eco Club, Kanakapura and NSS co-ordinator. Participants: Sreepathi - C&G

Met them and explained the awareness program and solicited their help in providing NSS Volunteers for the day. Mr Shadakshara Swamy, who is aware of the environmental issues was enthusiastic but wanted to make sure that his students study schedules are not disturbed. As the Awareness Program being planned on a Sunday, he was willing, however we may have Transport and Food issues. Follow up meeting for Friday to iron out these and confirm number of Volunteers.