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GURUJAL’S MONTHLY REPORT MARCH 2021
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1 Table of Contents
PROJECT UPDATES: SUPPORT A POND ...... 4
PROJECT UPDATES: BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ...... 17
PROJECT UPDATES: WATERPROOFING ...... 20
PROJECT UPDATES: CONNECT THE DROPS ...... 22
PUBLICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………29
ANNEXURE 1………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30
ANNEXURE 2 ...... 31
2 INTRODUCTION
As of March 2021, under Support A Pond initiative, GuruJal has been working on the restoration & rejuvenation of 12 pond sites and operation and maintenance of 3 completed pond sites in rural areas of Gurugram District. GuruJal Society as a technical and monitoring support unit to Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has been working on the restoration & rejuvenation of 25 pond sites in their jurisdiction. GuruJal has also been providing monitoring and evaluation support to Municipal Corporation of Faridabad for the restoration & rejuvenation of 22 ponds sites in their jurisdiction.
Under Biodiversity Management initiative, development of Damdama and Kherla Biodiversity Park by GuruJal has been moving forward with the pre-study being completed for the development of the park and preparation of Detailed Project Report under progress.
Under Waterproofing intervention, GuruJal has completed the functionality checking of 640 rain water harvesting structures in the district and worked on the construction of 10 new rain water harvesting structures in 10 government schools of Gurugram District.
Under Connect The Drops initiative, GuruJal through collaboration with various organisations such as academic institutions, NGOs etc. is creating awareness and sensitizing people regarding the importance of water and biodiversity conservation. Regular meetings and sessions have been conducted with various stakeholders to elaborate GuruJal’s scope of work. Also, training programs have been conducted for the capacity building of the team.
In the following sections, the work updates, events and achievements of GuruJal under each vertical has been described in detail.
3 PROJECT UPDATES: SUPPORT A POND
S. Jurisdiction Pond Site Ongoing Activities Status No. 1 Khentawas Site has been completed Completed WWTP construction work halted due to the 2 Tajnagar WIP unavailability of funds Slab Casting of Settler and ABR and 3 Budhera WIP Construction of Wetland is in progress 4 Iqbalpur Site has been completed Completed 5 Nawada WWTP site has been completed Completed WWTP Collection Tank work halted due to 6 Kasan WIP transfer of village to MCM WWTP construction has been completed; 7 Hariahera Fencing and Entrance Gate work is in WIP progress 8 Harchandrpur Site has been completed Completed Panchayati Raj WWTP construction has been completed; 9 Institute Dhaula Construction of Collection Tank is in WIP progress Landscaping work and laying of Drain is 10 Bilaspur WIP under progress 11 Palasoli RCC work for WWTP is in progress WIP 12 Bohra Kalan Site has been completed Completed Construction of Retaining Wall is under 13 Mojabad WIP progress WWTP construction work halted due to 14 Wazirpur WIP transfer of the village to MCM WWTP construction halted due to transfer 15 Dharampur – I WIP of the village to MCG RCC work for Collection and Settler is in 16 Daulatabad WIP progress 17 Dhanwapur I Landscaping work is in progress WIP 18 Dhanwapur II Administrative Approval is in process WIP 19 Gadauli Kalan DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 20 Ghata I Administrative Approval is in process WIP 21 MCG Ghata II Administrative Approval is in process WIP 22 Ghata III DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 23 Badshahpur I DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed Dewatering and Desilting of the pond has 24 Badshahpur II Completed been completed
4 25 Badshahpur III DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 26 Badshahpur IV DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 27 Shubash Nagar Administrative Approval is in process Completed 28 Sihi DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 29 Darbaripur I Administrative Approval is in process WIP 30 Darbaripur II Administrative Approval is in process WIP 31 Sarai Alawardi Construction of Boundary Wall to be started WIP Work has been halted due to encroachment 32 Tigra WIP issues 33 Samaspur DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 34 Begampur Khatola Development of Embankment is in progress WIP 35 Bandhwari Revised DPR yet to be received WIP 36 Nathupur DPR submitted by GuruJal Completed 37 Chauma DPR submitted by GuruJal Completed 38 Basai DPR Awaited WIP 39 Jahajgarh DPR Awaited WIP 40 Gwal Pahadi DPR Vetted by GuruJal Completed 41 Behrampur DPR Preparation is in progress WIP 42 Fazilpur Jharsa DPR to be prepared by GuruJal WIP Pre-studies is completed 43 Moti Dungri Johad Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP PDMS and ULB MC Pataudi Pre-studies is completed 44 Ram Johad Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP PDMS and ULB Pre-studies is completed Samshaan Ghat 45 Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP Johad MC PDMS and ULB Farukhnagar Pre-studies is completed Main Haily Mandi 46 Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP Johad PDMS and ULB Pre-studies is completed Baba Mashnath 47 Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP Johad MC Haily PDMS and ULB Mandi Pre-studies is completed 48 Chitar Kund Johad Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP PDMS and ULB Pre-studies is completed 49 MC Sohna 29 Ponds Estimates have been sent for approval to WIP PDMS and ULB
Table 1: Updates of the projects under ‘Support A Pond
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Major updates of the month under ‘Support A Pond’
1. Daultabad and Budhera Pond Sites Visit by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram
Daultabad Pond Site: Daultabad pond site was visited by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram along with members from PowerGrid and GuruJal Society on 19th March 2021 to review the undergoing pond restoration and rejuvenation work.
Figure 1 – Daultabad Site visit by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram and PowerGrid Members
Dressing and preparation of the base and trimming of the wetland has been completed. Also, steel work and shuttering for the wall of the collection tank and RCC work for the raft foundation has been completed at the site. Further, RCC steel work for settler and ABR tanks and casting of RCC for the wall of WWTP is under progress at the site.
Figure 2 - Cleaning and Levelling around the periphery of the Pond
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Figure 3 - Dressing and Trimming of Wetland Area
Figure 4 - RCC Work for Settler, ABR and Collection Tank
Figure 5 - Daultabad Site Visit by GuruJal's Team
Budhera Pond Site: Budhera pond site was also visited by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram along with the members from RITES and GuruJal Society on 19th March 2021 to review the undergoing pond restoration and rejuvenation work.
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Figure 6 - Budhera Site Visit by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram and RITES Members Dressing and preparation of the base, levelling of the wetland and desilting of the pond has been completed. Also, all the RCC work for WWTP has been completed except for the slab casting of the tank that is under process.
Figure 7 - RCC Work for WWTP at Budhera Pond Site
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Figure 8 - Levelling of the Wetland
Figure 9 - Desilting of the Pond at Budhera Site
Figure 10 - Budhera Pond Site Visit by GuruJal's Team
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2. Daula Pond Site The WWTP plant of Rootzone technology at Daula pond site has been completed and is functioning properly. Fencing and pavement work near the WWTP has been completed.
Figure 11 - Daula Site WWTP in the functioning condition
Figure 12 - Construction of Desilting Chamber at Daula
Figure 13 - Construction of Screening Chamber at Daula Site
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Figure 14 - Construction of Pathway and Fencing around the Pond
3. Hariahera Pond Site Construction of the baffle wall and fencing of some part of the pond area has been completed. Also, levelling around the pond site and installation of entrance gate (MS Iron) is under progress at the site.
Figure 15 - Construction of Baffle Wall in WWTP
Figure 16 - Fencing around the pond and Entrance Gate at Hariahera Pond Site
4. Mojabad Pond Site Construction of the retaining wall and cleaning and removal of the sludge from the tanks has been completed.
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Figure 17 - Retaining Wall at Mojabad Pond Site
Figure 18 - Removal of Sludge from Tanks at Mojabad Pond Site
As per the readings collected from the AWLR installed at Mojabad pond site, the groundwater level recorded was40.30 meters on 15th February 2021 and 39.92 meters as of 17th March 2021.
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Figure 19 - Reading of AWLR from 15/02/21 and 17/03/21
5. Bilaspur Pond Site Channelization of the waste water with the help of RCC pipeline and manhole has been completed at the site. Also, development of the embankment, slope stabilization around the landscaping area and removal of rank vegetation (unwanted wild grass and plants) from the landscaping area has been completed at the pond site.
Figure 20 - Channelisation of Waste Water through RCC Pipeline
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Figure 21 - Construction of Ramp at Bilaspur Pond Site
Figure 22 - Fencing work at Bilaspur Pond Site
Figure 23 - Embankment around the Bilaspur Pond
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Figure 24 - Construction of sitting space at Bilaspur Pond Site
6. Palasoli Pond Site Casting of the RCC wall and shuttering of the slab of WWTP has been completed. Further, steel work (reinforcement) is in progress at the pond site.
Figure 25 - Shuttering of the Slab of WWTP at Palasoli Site
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7. MCG Pond Restoration & Rejuvenation Detailed Project Report for the restoration and rejuvenation of Behrampur pond site is under progress by GuruJal Society. Following is the site plan of the pond site:
Figure 26 - Site Plan of Behrampur Pond Site
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Status of Biodiversity Parks
Biodiversity Park / Block Activities Status Urban City Forest Pre-Study: Vegetation Analysis WIP Preparation of DPR for Nursery Development WIP Demarcation of Nursery WIP Administrative Approval for Nursery WIP Damdama and Kherla Development and Biodiversity Park Sohna Biodiversity Park Pre-Study: Floral Sampling Completed Nature Walk in Aravallis Completed Capacity Building cum Training Programme Completed and BMC Activation Seed Collection Drive Completed
Table 2: Updates of Biodiversity Parks under the intervention ‘Biodiversity Management’
Major updates of the month under ‘Biodiversity Management’
1. Nature Photography Walk in the Aravalli Hills GuruJal Society in collaboration with CEDAR and Navjyoti India Foundation (NIF) conducted a Nature Photography Walk in the Aravalli hills of Damdama and Kherla Biodiversity Park on 7th March 2021. The aim of the walk was to create awareness and engage people including citizens, environmentalists, students and others in the development of the biodiversity park.
Figure 27 - Nature Walk in the Aravallis
17 The event was a huge success with around 114 people from the age group of 8 to 74 participated in the walk. People across different backgrounds such as researchers, photographers, bloggers etc. participated in the walk. District Town Planner (Planning), Gurugram; Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), Sohna Block and Forest Ranger also joined the team on the nature walk.
Figure 28 - Officials attended the Nature Walk with GuruJal Team
With the help of Navjyoti India Foundation (NIF), we received the support from almost 35 volunteers from Damdama and Kherla villages throughout the event. Also, sharing of knowledge on the importance of Aravallis, impact of human interventions on the region and discussions on the same with the participants was done to increase their engagement and to fulfill the purpose of the walk.
Figure 29 - Participants from the Nature Walk
2. GuruJal’s Team Visit to Aravalli Biodiversity Park GuruJal team visited the Aravalli Biodiversity Park on 11th March 2021, with an aim to understand the initial steps to be taken for the ecological restoration of degraded area of Damdama and Kherla Biodiversity Park. For the same, meeting with the team of C.R. Babu was done to understand the process and action plan for the development of biodiversity park in detail.
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Figure 30 - GuruJal's Team Visit to Aravalli Biodiversity Park
3. Plantation Drive at Budhera Pond Site Plantation Drive at Budhera village of Farrukhnagar Block was conducted on 27th February 2021 by GuruJal Society along with the students from Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) university and the local community. The aim was to create an ecological/biodiversity zone through plantation of native species around the pond site and simultaneously create awareness among students and engage the local community in the project. Around 250 plants were planted which includes majorly the native species of Aravallis such as Neem, Jamun, Cassia, Pipal and others.
Figure 31 - Plantation Drive at Budhera Pond Site
4. MCG Plantation Drive 2021 In the month of February-March, MCG has conducted the Plantation Drive in the public spaces of Municipal Corporation of Gurugram with the support of GuruJal Society. Sites for plantation were selected based upon the feasibility as per availability of fencing, tree guards etc. Till now 15 sites such as parks, stadium etc. has been covered for plantation (Annexure – II).
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Figure 32 - MCG Plantation Drive
PROJECT UPDATES: WATERPROOFING
Functionality Check of Rainwater Harvesting Structures
S. No. Jurisdiction No. of RWH Structures Activity 1 MCG 413 2 MC Sohna 76 3 MC Pataudi 13 4 MC Hailey Mandi 8 Checking Completed 5 MC Farurukhnagar 6 6 Panchayati Raj 124 Total 640
Table 3: Updates of Rainwater Harvesting Structures New Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Structures (RWHs) in Govt. Schools
Construction of new rain water harvesting structures in 10 government schools of MCG and MC Farrukhnagar area, under the CSR support of SBI Card. Vetting of designs and administrative approvals is being done by GuruJal and the work is being implemented by Plan India Foundation.
20 S. No School Name and Village Block Work Status Rainwater Harvesting structure 1 Govt. Primary School, Garauli Kalan Gurugram constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 2 Govt. Middle School, Shivaji Nagar Gurugram constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 3 Govt. Primary School, Basai Gurugram constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 4 Govt. Sr. Sec. school, Garhi Harsharu Gurugram constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 5 Govt. Primary School, Indira Colony Gurugram constructed Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Mohhamadpur Rainwater Harvesting structure 6 Gurugram Jharsa constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 7 Govt. Primary School, Bajghera Gurugram constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 8 Govt. High School, Dhanwapur Gurugram constructed List of Schools in Block - Farrukhnagar S. No School Name and Village Block Remark Rainwater Harvesting structure 9 Govt. Primary School, Sultanpur Farrukhnagar constructed Rainwater Harvesting structure 10 Govt. Middle School, Sultanpur Farrukhnagar constructed
Construction of the RWH structures has been completed and GuruJal’s team has checked the functioning of the structures at all the 10 sites.
Figure 33 - RWH Structure at Shivaji Nagar School
Figure 34 - RWH Structure at Garauli Kalan School
21 PROJECT UPDATES: CONNECT THE DROPS
Major updates of the month under ‘Connect the Drops’
1. Meeting with Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) and Divisional Forest Officer (DFO):
Meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Chairman GuruJal Society cum Deputy Commissioner Gurugram on 26th February 2021 with officials from the forest department regarding the permission for the development of Biodiversity Park and Nursery in Damdama and Kherla villages. It was discussed in the meeting that permission will be required from the forest department for pruning and uprooting during the implementation of the work in the areas under PLPA Section 4 & 5 and GuruJal will submit the Detailed Project Report of Nursery and Biodiversity Park to Forest Department.
2. Training Programme on Decentralized Wastewater, Fecal Sludge and Septage Management
Members of GuruJal team attended the Advanced Training Programme on Decentralized Wastewater, Fecal Sludge and Septage Management conducted by Centre for Science and Environment from 9th to 12th March 2021. Training was focused towards – designing and planning of Decentralized Waste Water Treatment (DWWT) system, onsite sanitation systems, fecal sludge management and treatment technologies, co-treatment of septage and fecal sludge in STPs and business models and financial aspects of FSM
Figure 35 - Advanced Training Programme on Decentralized Wastewater, Faecal Sludge and Septage Management
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3. Collaboration with Academic Institutions GuruJal Society has collaborated with schools in Gurugram i.e., Amity International School, Sector 46; Amity International School, Sector 43; Golden Heights School and Sun City School with an aim to create awareness about environmental conservation among students and engage them in various verticals of GuruJal. MoU has been signed with Amity International School, Sector 46 to involve the school students in the IEC activities designed by GuruJal (list of activities attached in Annexure - II).
Figure 36 - Collaboration of GuruJal with Amity International School
Figure 37 - Signing of MoU between GuruJal Society and Amity International School
4. Community Mobilization at Daultabad Pond Site Community meeting was conducted at Daultabad village on 19th February 2021 with an aim to engage the local community in the pond restoration and rejuvenation work at Daultabad pond site. Sarpanch, youth and elderly of the village discussed about their perspective on water conservation and history and significance of the village pond.
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Figure 38 - Community Mobilization at Daultabad Village
5. Meeting with Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority
Meeting was held with Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority on 3rd March 2021 at Panchkula and on 15th March 2021 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Gurugram to review the works of pond restoration and rejuvenation that is being done by GuruJal Society. Following were the outcomes from both the meetings:
• All information regarding pond restoration and rejuvenation done under the ambit of GuruJal Society will be shared with HPWWMA on a regular basis to avoid duplicity of efforts. • Before commencement of any new project, the project report would be shared with HPWWMA by GuruJal Society for information. • A target of 60 ponds is taken for pond restoration and rejuvenation by GuruJal Society in 2021. • The targeted water bodies should be in priority in the order of polluted/overflowing, polluted (but not in use), polluted (but not overflowing), not polluted and dry ponds. • The end use of the treated water would need to augment as an alternative water source for fishing, cattle wading and micro-irrigation.
6. Meeting with CEO, Haryana Water Resources Authority
Meeting was held on 3rd March 2021 with the Chief Executive Officer, Haryana Water Resources Authority regarding the rejuvenation of Damdama lake and Ghata Jheel in Gurugram district. Data points that should be considered and the process to be followed for the study of the lake and Jheel were discussed.
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Figure 39 - Meeting with CEO, Haryana Water Resources Authority
7. National Water Mission’s ‘Catch the Rain Campaign’
‘Catch the Rain’ Campaign
Under the National Water Mission’s ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, District Administration Gurugram will be conducting a Rain Water Harvesting awareness and enforcement drive in Gurugram District. For the same meeting was held on 17th March 2021 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Gurugram along with the officials from Town and Country Planning Department, HSVP, MCG, GMDA and GuruJal Society. Following are the major outcomes from the meeting:
• Rainwater Harvesting structures in all the government buildings and large-scale establishments such as group housing societies, corporate offices, commercial complexes, institutional buildings, schools etc. will be monitored and made functional before monsoon i.e., 30th June 2021. • A committee will be formed consisting of one member from MCG i.e., Chief Engineer, MCG; one member from HSVP; one member from Town and Country Planning i.e., DTP Planning or Enforcement; one member from GMDA and one member of GuruJal Society (Member Secretary, GuruJal Society cum District Development and Panchayat Officer, Gurugram) that will ensure the successful implementation of the campaign. • A public notice will be issued mentioning about the conducting of RWH Drive that will include monitoring and functionality checks of the rain water harvesting structures and taking of strict actions in case of violation of the norms.
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Figure 40 - Meeting regarding the RWH Drive in Gurugram District
Football Exhibition Match
On the World Water Day i.e., 22 March 2021, GuruJal Society with the collaboration of Fast FC Academy organized a Football Exhibition Match under the flagship of Deputy Commissioner Gurugram to raise awareness about value of water among school students of Gurugram. The event was organized under National Water Mission's “Catch the Rain” Campaign which was announced by our Hon’ble Prime Minister on 28/02/2021. The objective was to highlight sustainable, efficient and inclusive methods to manage water resources and to nurture students as the brand ambassadors for environmental sustainability. Taking environment as a theme the two teams where formed named as Ped (Tree) and Paani (Water). Total students participated in the event were 80+ ranging from the age group of 4 to 18 years. Students from schools i.e., Scottish High, Made Easy, Pathways, Amity, Manav Rachna, Suncity etc. along with their parents participated in the match. During the event, students participated in water pledge, poster making and quiz-like activities related to Water Conservation.
Figure 41 - Football Exibition Match on World Water Day
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Figure 42 - Poster on Water Conservation by Students
8. Panel Discussion on World Water Day 2021 A member of GuruJal Society was invited to join the panel discussion organized by The NorthCap University on the occasion of World Water Day i.e., 20th March 2021.
Figure 43 - Panel Discussion on World Water Day by The NorthCap University
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9. Social Media Outreach GuruJal Society through various social media platforms has been trying to create awareness among people across places about the importance of water and biodiversity conservation. In the last month, GuruJal has been able to reach and engage more than 17,000 people through our posts regarding the environmental issues, its conservation and updates on the works that is being carried out for the same.
S. No. Date Posts People Outreach 1 28/02/21 to 01/03/21 Budhera Plantation Drive 2870 2 03/03/21 to 10/03/21 Nature Photography Walk 7968 3 04/03/21 Newsletter Publication 836 4 10/03/21 MCG Plantation Drive 558 Publication of Khentawas Pond Site 5 11/03/21 442 Technology 6 21/03/21 - 22/03/21 World Water Day 3120 ‘Catch The Rain Campaign' - Football 7 23/03/21 1254 Exhibition Match Total Outreach 17,048
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PUBLICATIONS
GuruJal Gazette – the official newsletter of GuruJal Society
Figure 23: January edition of GuruJal Gazette-the official newsletter of GuruJal Society
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ANNEXURE 1
Details of MCG Plantation Drive S. No. of Maintenance Water No Site Zone Name of Plants Plants Responsibility Source . Ashoka (10), Calliandra (50), Indica Sawni (10), Sec-9 A, Big Connectio 1 I 200 Chandni (10), Champa (10), Bel patthar (10), RWA Park, Ward-14 n at Park Molshri (10), Kaner (20), Gudhal (50), Jamun (20) Sec-38, Near Connectio 2 III 24 Bottle Brush (8), Ghudhal (8), Calliandra (8) RWA H.No.529 n at Park Sec-38, Near Connectio 3 III 40 Calliandra (20), Ghudhal (10), Bottle Brush (10) RWA H.No.321 n at Park Sec-38, Near Connectio 4 III 75 Calliandra (25), Ghudhal (25), Bottle Brush (25) RWA H.No.335 n at Park Molshri, Ashoka, Jamun, Amaltash, Bail Patthar, Connectio 5 Basai Stadium I 300 RWA Peepal, Arjun, Amrood, Calendra and Bottle Brush n at Park Central Verge, 6 I 30 Kaner (25), Molshri (05) MCG MCG New Colony Shanti Nagar Green Belt, 7 I 30 Jamun (10), Kaner (10), Molshri (10) MCG MCG Near-Beri wala Baag Working Connectio Women Gudhal (25), Hamelia (55), Calendra (65), Chandni 8 II 150 Hostel n at Hostel, Civil (05) Hostel Lines Palam Vihar 9 II 150 Ashoka (150) RWA RWA C2 Harsingar (1), Jamun (15), Bel Patthar (20), Ullawas MolShri (25), Sheesham (11), Bottle Brush (20), Gram Water 10 IV 150 Stadium Sehtut (10), Kejorima (25), Tikoma (15), Peepal Panchayat Tanker (1), Amrud (2), Chakresia (5) 11 Sec-44 III 50 Silver Rock (15), Bottle Brush (20), Jaamun (15) MCG MCG Old Complex 12 I 40 Ashoka (20), Jamun (10), Arjun (10) MCG MCG Jail Road Nirvana Murraiya (100), Raat ki rani (40), Tecoma (35), 13 IV 190 RWA RWA Country RWA Hibiscus (15) Near Kisaan Ashoka (38), Jamun (02), Molshri (03), Chandni 14 I 50 MCG MCG Bhawan NH8 Single (07) Housing 15 Board Sec-9 I 40 Ashoka (32), Aanwla (05), Calendra (03) MCG MCG Park
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ANNEXURE 2
IEC Activities Designed for School Students
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Thank You
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