Rain preparedness: 6,000 volunteers to play catalyst role
The Hindu
THOOTHUKUDIIn a massive show of preparedness following the onset of northeast monsoon, Thoothukudi district had identified 6,000 volunteers to play a catalyst role between the public and the official
THOOTHUKUDI
In a massive show of preparedness following the onset of northeast monsoon, Thoothukudi district had identified 6,000 volunteers to play a catalyst role between the public and the official machinery, according to Collector K. Senthil Raj.
Speaking to reporters here on Monday, he said the objective of having these volunteers was to primarily carry the government’s messages to the people during the rainy days. Also, the volunteers would give feedback to the officials about the needs of the people in remote and isolated areas.

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