CM exhorts Bhagidari stakeholders to strengthen the movement

New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today exhorted stakeholders of 'Bhagidari' to strengthen the movement to provide a formidable confederation of dedicated citizen groups which would contribute in making the 2010 Commonwealth Games a grand success.

Addressing the Bhagidari Utsav award ceremony, she called upon people to get ready to meet the challenge of holding international sport events.

''Holding of 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi is a matter of pride for us. The Games will be held in Delhi because of its international importance, we would require the support and involvement of all the Bhagidars,'' she added.

The Bhagidari Utsav provides an opportunity for introspection and rededication towards meaningful Citizen-Government Partnership, she added.

''The festival has extended the scope of development and trust as it has been functioning as an index of public reaction, which resulted in desired improvements at all stages,'' she added.

The Chief Minister presented best citizen groups and other Bhagidari at the ceremony.

The Delhi Sainik Cooperative House Building Society Limited, Sainik Vihar and Green View Apartments RWA Hari Nagar were presented first prize of Rs one lakh each whereas Welfare Society Saket, Dilshad Colony RWA, Vasant Kunj RWA and Jungpura Extension RWA were awarded second prize of Rs 50,000 each for their valued contribution in making public services more meaningful in their respective colonies.

Three RWAs were presented third Best Citizen Group Award of Rs 25,000 each.

Thirteen RWAs, Mohalla Sudhar Samitis and Market Trader Associations were awarded certificates of commendation.

Awards for three Best Vidyalaya Kalyan Samities, three Best Eco-clubs, three Best Departments -- Social Welfare, DJB and NDPL and awards for outstanding work in the Stree Shakti Programme for three NGOs were also presented by Ms Dikshit.

Stall of District South-West was adjudged overall best exhibition stall whereas stalls of Directorate of Education, Department of Transport, and Department of Social Welfare were adjudged best exhibition stalls amongst departmental groups.

Coca-Cola India won the Bhagidari award for the fourth consecutive year for its efforts in water conservation and community development.

The company announced its plans to commission 50 RWH structures across the country during the current year, 10 of which will be installed in Delhi.

About the first Delhi Human Development Report 2006, released by the Delhi Government, Ms Dikshit said it is a pioneering effort in social audit and partnership for progress.

''We intend to build up on the basis of the identified human development goals with constructive support of Bhagidari initiative''.

UNI