JAIPUR: With Covid cases increasing, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is finding innovative ways to distribute masks.
Taking cue from ‘Neki ki Deewar’ concept (to help those in need), the civic body in front of its headquarters has erected a wall to distribute the mask free of cost.
The residents who wish to donate can also give masks at this wall.
An official said, “It won’t be unusual because of graffiti or slogans. People can donate masks for poor people here. Also, the volunteers would motivate the residents to wear masks,” he said.
Source said, the idea was coined by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The civic body executed the proposal after spending the amount from its fund.
The JDA plans to distribute 5 lakh masks in the city and a campaign is already ongoing. The official said, “So far, the JDA has distributed over three lakh masks. A dedicated vehicle has been deployed to distribute the masks. The JDA staff, including senior officials who are visiting sites, are also giving masks to labourers and workers,” he said.
To minimise the human interaction for office related works, the online JDA system has been strengthen during the pandemic. For the residents’ convinence, online applications related to JDA’s work has also been allowed to be accepted at the e-mitra centres in the city. The civic body has now authorise these centres for people’s benefit. The JDA had started online application facility for major services a long time ago. However, many people were not able to take advantage of this facility due to lack of necessary resources for online application.
A senior official at JDA said, “The move was initiated a month ago. But now, we have integrated the services with e-mitra. The move will reduce corruption and bring transparency.”