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General Forum: Nalgonda | | Press release for the meeting held in New Jersey- USA on water Issues | |
| From: Nalgonda.Org
PRESS RELEASE
November 17,2002
New Jersey - USA
Concerned NRIs from the non-political organization
www.Nalgonda.Org organized a meet in New Jersey to discuss
impending problems related to safe drinking water in
their region of origin.
Several concerned Non Resident Indians hailing from
Nalgonda, Mahboobnagar, Ranga Reddy and Warangal met
in New Jersey on November 17 to discuss and raise
awareness regarding the availability of safe drinking
water.
Among issues discussed were excessive fluoride
resulting in deadly Fluorosis and recurring draught in
villages of Nalgonda, Mahaboobnagar, Ranga Reddy and
Warangal districts. Many noted individuals have come
together to shed light on these long standing issues
including Mr. Arjun Dyapa Vice President of American
Telugu Association, Mr. Damodar Donur, Chairman, NRI
Committee.
Chief guest at the meeting present was Mr.! Upendra
Chivukula, Assemblyman, New Jersey who provided a
first hand assessment of the problem from his recent
visit to fluorosis affected villages in Nalgonda
District.
The well attended meeting consisted of over 150 NRIs
from this specific region of Andhra Pradesh which has
long been neglected with regard to basic needs and
addressing drought issues facing the districts of
Nalgonda, Mahboobnagar, Warangal, and Ranga Reddy
districts.
A presentation included audio visual clippings of
affected villages and associated problems facing
hapless villagers. During the open discussion
involving the dignitories present, several NRI's
expressed concern over these long standing issues as
they realized the problems facing their elders and the
children alike in these affected areas have stayed the
same. It was a touching issue for most of the NRI’s
who hail from these areas; several attendees pledged
their ! support and expressed enthusiasm in addressing
these issues the Government conveniently puts on a
back burner. They sought an immediate and permanent
solution for these issues that threaten not only
livelihood but also life.
A specific action oriented plan has been decided on to
touch on these issues. A committee to advance these
issues will be one such forthcoming development. As
an immediate action, the NRIs present and several
active members of the community contacted MLA's
hailing from this affected region including Mr.
Ponnala Laxmaiah, Mr. Suresh Reddy, Mr. Komatireddy
Venkat Reddy and asked for their support in the
upcoming legislative session.
Several NRIs living in USA are contributing to various
projects in affected areas and several more are
willing to answer the call of their mother land.
There will be future meetings organized in other major
cities in USA.
To kn! ow more about water problem in Nalgonda area
specifically and the region in general please visit
www.nalgonda.org website supported by a non-political
action group aiming to resolve social, political and
economic status quo in above mentioned focus areas.
Nalgonda.Org has previously organized a petition
highlighting the Fluorosis issue in the affected
region has persuaded elected representatives from the
region to bring the issue to the forefront. Over
1,000 signatures were previously submitted to the
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Posted by: Mr. sathish medavarapu At: 20, Nov 2002 10:23:41 PM IST
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