PROACTIVE ROLE OF NARAYANPUR SAPANCHA IN COMBATING CORONA VIRUS.

Bhagabat Padhi,Odishabart

GAJAPATI:The fear of Corona virus is reeling over every one. To combat the spread of this deadly virus the effect measure is to use mask , keep social distance etc. Under this circumstances the role Gram Panchayat has been very critical and challenging. The Odisha Govt. has been directing number of instruction and advisory to G.P to play active role in fighting against the virus and the Sarapanches have been given the power of collector.

The Sarapanch , Ms.Jamunadeivi Pradhan of Narayanpur Gram Panchayat in Rayagada Block of Gajapati district. has done remarkable work to combat corona virus spreading by creating awareness to follow the preventive measure  With consent of the gram Panchayat has population of 3500. The Sarapanch , Ms. Jamunadevi Pradhan with consent of all the ward members used the G.P.’s own of 25000/- fund for preventive purpose. She is organizing regular meeting with all the ward member , Anganawadi worker and Asha Karmi and review the situation. The Panchayat has engaged an auto rickshow , fitted with mike that goes round villages s and disseminate Conona virus message. Village rallies are also being organizes for public awareness generation in villages. By maintain social distance village meeting are organized where Govt. Officers including police Officers are invited to come .

She is visiting villages and appealing people to use mask when they come out of their house for any purpose , maintain social distance , wash hands with soap etc. But some people with poor financial condition can not buy required number of mask . Sp the Gram Panchayat has purchase 1000 mask and distributed among such people in the Panchayat.