On March 19, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vishram Kumar Meena, along with Assistant Commissioner Anirudh Yadav and Vijay Pratap Singh, Superintendent of Police, Nuh, visited the Uleta Pond in the presence of Village Development Committee and key village members. S M Sehgal Foundation, under a CSR-supported initiative, rejuvenated the pond in 2024–25. The DC selected Uleta and Manuwas villages for the “Ratri Thairav Yojana,” which mandates that every DC must spend at least one night per month in a village.
During the visit, the DC held a brief discussion with S M Sehgal Foundation team about the work, projects, and specifics of the pond. The officials also interacted with the Village Development Committee (VDC) members, inquiring about their roles and responsibilities before and after the project period.
They expressed interest in the project, completed a walkthrough of the track around the pond, and appreciated the organization’s efforts.
His next visit was to the Government High School of Manuwas, where he commended the team’s efforts in the transformation work, which included repairing classrooms, constructing a mess, and building Swachhata Vahini, among other improvements. The DC spent the night at the school and interacted with the VDC members, Panchayati Raj Institution members, and key persons of Manuwas, listening to their concerns and issues.
The following day, at the request of the VDC members of Kaliaka, a neighboring village of Manuwas, the DC visited their pond and school. He expressed satisfaction with the improvements brought about by the Sehgal Foundation under CSR-supported projects. At the school, an open classroom, stage, and Swachhata Vahini had been built, along with other repair work. The DC also showed keen interest in the concept of kitchen gardens after visiting one at the Government Primary School in Kaliaka. There, he interacted with the Mid-Day Meal worker, who informed him that during the Kharif season, vegetables from the garden were used to prepare lunch for the children.
During a discussion with the DC, VDC member Bhim Singh remarked, “The school in our village was on the verge of closure. Enrollment numbers kept declining, and dropout rates were increasing due to poor infrastructure. After the transformation work, there has been a significant increase in enrollment, especially among girls.”
(Author: Sreeja Basu, assistant program lead, Local Participation and Sustainability, S M Sehgal Foundation)
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