Community Convergent Action is a community owned, community lead initiative. It is a network of volunteers, volunteering organisations and NGOs for the betterment and support of people and residential communities. It is organised into self managed committees with 2 representatives, 1 M &1 F for every 35 to 40 households.
2. Introduction
โข Under the leadership of Thiru. T. Mano Thangaraj, Honourable Minister,
Information Technology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and In-charge for COVID Care in
Kanyakumari District, a detailed discussion took place with general public and
Voluntary Organizations.
โข It was decided to converge all efforts of the Government with the Voluntary
Sector on a mission mode as done during the Total Literacy Campaign.
โข Voluntary Organizations will provide Volunteers at the grass root level starting
from Panchayat Wards.
โข Convergence at various levels.
โข NGOs oversee the activities
โข At the grassroots, everyone is volunteering for a Common Cause.
โข Thiru. M G Devasahayam IAS (Retd.) is also giving guidance.
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3. Rationale
Fight against Covid19 aiming at
โข Prevention of infections in the current (second) wave
โข Getting prepared with mitigation plans and field structure for any future emergencies
Developing a model for Government โ People collaboration for the
development of the District
โข Collaborative efforts of NGOs, VOs and Volunteers with grassroots leadership and
initiatives from the community
โข Volunteers from the community understand and engage with people better through
grassroot level, need based efforts - Specific issues also can be easily addressed
โข Government โ People collaborative action
โข Combining the strengths of Government, NGOs, VOs and Individual Volunteers
โข Strong, responsive emergency/ disaster support mechanism
โข Developing leadership and ownership in the community
Together with the government, by the community
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4. Outline of the Engagement
โข Purpose: Convergence of all efforts of the Government with the Voluntary Sector
on a mission mode
โข Convergence aiming at complimenting the efforts avoiding duplication
โข Voluntary Organizations will provide volunteers at the grass root - Panchayat
Wards.
โข Convergence at various levels โ Panchayat, Block and District
โข Each Stake holder in the platform have specific roles โ Government to drive and
CCA to partner and make interventions effective thereby enhance results.
โข Panchayat and Block Committee to monitor field activities and provide
coordination
โข District level committee will monitor, evaluate and make course corrections as
and when necessary โ NGOs will provide feedback and support with strategic
inputs including knowledge and technical inputs
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5. Approach (5 E)
Enlist
โข Volunteers & Resources
โข Voluntary Agencies
โข NGOs
Engage
โข The community in a systematic and ongoing manner
โข Interaction with health department, local bodies, educational institutions etc.
Empower
โข The community - Knowledge and Information โ Remove Fear and Stigma
โข Channelise support and assistance from government
Ensure
โข Monitoring and evaluation of results
โข Support in decision making
โข Proactive planning and action in the field
Enforce โข Government plans and initiatives
โข Community led, monitored and owned
Result oriented intervention going beyond providing support
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6. Community Convergent Committee Structure
Ward Level (WCCC)
Municipal Level
(MCCC)
Ward Level (WCCC)
Town Panchayat Level (PCCC)
Ward Level (WCCC)
Village Panchayat Level
(PCCC)
Block Level (BCCC)
District Level (DCCC)
Medical Consultation Counseling
Volunteer Training and
Development
Data and Reports
Content &
Communications
IT Support
โข The base would be one Ward
Level Committee for 200 to
300 households and minimum
one representative for every
35 to 40 households
โข More than one Ward Level
Committee wherever
Required
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7. Ward Level Community Convergent
Committee (WCCC)
The Ward Level Community Convergent Committee is key for Community Convergent Action
Convergent
Action
Government
โข Information Sharing
โข Field Coordination
โข Tracking and Tracing
โข Sanitation and Hygiene
โข Supply of Resources
โข Vaccination Camps
NGO/VO
โข Orientation and Training
โข Physical and Financial Support wherever
possible
โข Monitoring and support
WCCC Members Government and NGO/ VO Support
Coordinator
Awareness & Communication
Family Level Health Monitoring
Tracking and Tracing
Testing & Vaccination
Sanitation Monitoring
Food Assistance
Home Patient Care
Patient Child Care
Transportation Assistance
IT, Information Assistance &
Hospitalisation Assistance
Panchayat Level Tele-calling and
coordination
Field Reporting and
Documentation
Field
Response
Back End
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8. Panchayat Level Committee (PCCC)
Members
โข Coordinated by a Community leader
( man/woman) who commands respect in
the society because of social involvement
โข Panchayat President
โข Cooperative society members
โข One Male and One Female representative
of every ward committee.
Roles and Responsibilities
โข Giving guidance and support to ward committee members
โข Sharing information
โข Arranging food as and when it is needed for people in home quarantine
โข Arranging vaccination camps
โข Ensuring Sanitation, Hygiene
โข Maintaining a Social Media group for communication, sharing information and updates
โข Any other work as per need
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9. Block Level Committee (BCCC)
Members
โข Block Level Nodal Officer
โข Health Department Official
โข Panchayat Officials
โข DEO
โข Two Representatives per Panchayat (Male
and Female )
Roles and Responsibilities
โข Providing assistance to Panchayats/ wards
โข Help in mobilising food
โข Arranging vaccination camps
โข Being a link in Community Convergence
โข Maintaining a helpline
โข Coordinating with Voluntary agencies
โข Maintaining a Social Media communication group for communication, sharing
information and updates
โข Any other work as per need
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10. District Level Committee (DCCC)
Members (DCCC)
โข District Collector
โข Joint Director, Health Dept.
โข CEO
โข DROs
โข PO DRDA
โข AD Panchayats
โข DDM NABARD
โข LDM
โข Nodal Officers of Blocks
โข 10 to 12 representatives of Voluntary
agencies
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Roles and Responsibilities
โข Complete Covid Management
โข Managing Helpline
โข Ensuring information update in website (Hourly)
โข Coordination with Step-One
โข Periodical online reviews, initially everyday till there is good reduction in
spread and till the grass root committees become fully functional. After that
need based.
11. Annexure 1: NGO Form - Screen Shots
Each NGO/ VO will provide information on their capabilities through a firm commitment of volunteers and resources
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12. Annexure 2: Volunteer Registration Form Snapshot
Online Form in English Online Form in Tamil Soft Fillable & Printable Form
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13. Annexure 3 โ Ward Community Convergence
Committee Profile
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14. Thank You
Mr. Thomas Franco +91 9445000806 | Mr. Maria Dhasan +91 9443204985
Mr. V N Shiju +91 9176699228
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