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Assalamu Alaikkum WRBH

I deeply regret that I could not attend this meeting since I overlooked the notice board at Appapalli vassal thinking it is a previous notice.

It was very heartening to note the ‘Open Policy/Administration’ of our beloved President Mrs. Abhida and other ward members. Our best wishes with the dua to fulfil her wishes to overcome all the hurdles she is facing in recent times.

I would like to point out certain things which can be done without any hindrance. For example, we notice lot of water leaks at the valves, underground pipeline leakages in our wards. The underground leakage is more serious since at rainy season when the water supply is stopped , the dirty water from the ground level may seep into the pipes and and logs inside the pipe. When water valve is opened this contaminated water will be carried along with the fresh water and supplied to the households. This requires digging of the road and plugs the leakages with adequate safe chemicals available.

The second one is gland leakages at the opening of water valves. This requires only a minimum effort to tighten the gland’s two nuts. If the leakage persists, we have to put addition gland pickings like graphite impregnated Teflon which will last longer and stops the leakage. This can be done by any plumber.

The administration can request the people in that ward to contribute small amount for this purpose and I can supervise the work free without any cost to undertake this work in our ward no 9 and in solukar /kochiaar street. I am available at our native place till 21st of this month. If the panchayat gives permission I can undertake a sample job at near our water tanks shut off valves (Near Red star Sangam).

Similarly it can be done in other areas. This will save water and avoid water wars in the near future.

Regarding the Solar street lights, it is a good idea except someone should take a responsibility in that area to safe guards the lights and the batteries. My experience in my area where I am working (Maharashtra) lot of lights have been provided by the NGO’s, and all the batteries had been stolen and became non functional. One lamp with the suitable battery may cost around 35,000/- with installation cost.

With that once again I regret my inability to attend the last meeting and my late response for my opinion in this portal.

Zazakullahu Heira.

M.K Hameed Sultan B.E’, M.B.A (IIM A), Maricar Palli street.