Smart Junction
JCI have always worked to create positive change in the society through its young active citizens, while continuing to empower young people to take action for sustainable impact.
JCI Nalukody is always committed to the future. We have always strived to create a model Nalukody village. We have been working for a Clean Nalukody for the past 3 years.
We have organized cleanliness campaign in and around Nalukody. This year also one such campaign was done in June 2017 under our clean India program, JCI Nalukody Has been collecting used plastics from all households of Nalukody and sending to recycling agencies under our “Punarjani” project.
Traffic accidents were common occurrence in Tiruvalla- Ettumannoor Byepass road passing through Nalukody. To reduce this we had erected several signboards in the byepass road. The same were inaugurated by National President JCI PPP Ramkumar Menon. Another group of signboards were inaugurated by EVP JCI PPP Prakash D
.As a continuation of this endeavor JCI Nalukody initiated a SMART JUNCTION Program.This involves a clean Nalukody Junction with modern waiting sheds in Bus stops, Free wiFi, Traffic Block free Junction.Before imitating this program JCI Nalukody conducted a need analysis in and around Nalukody.
All bus travelers particularly school going children are facing hardships during rainy days as well as sunny days because of lack of waiting sheds. Free WiFi will be a help for the youngsters. Based on this need analysis we embarked on a SMART NALUKODY Junction.
Objectives;
1. To develop a Nalukody with all modern amenities.
2. To develop a Clean Nalukody.
3. To improve the road safety in Tiruvalla - Manarcad Byepass passing through Nalukody.
4. To regulate the traffic in Nalukody Jn easing traffic blocks.
5. To provide clean and modern waiting shed for bus travelers in all bus stops of Nalukody.
6. To provide free Wi-Fi in Nalukody .
7. To provide an excellent P.R for JCI Nalukody.
8. To attract youth to join JCI Nalukody.
Planning
JCI Nalukody discussed with in GB regarding the Smart Junction project. GB gave approval of project and appointed Jc. Shaji Korah as P.D. JCI Nalukody initiated discussions with several like minded organizations for the conceptualization of the project. Paipad Panchayath, KLM Nalukody Unit, Police officials of Changanacherry and Thrikodithanam Police Station encouraged JCI Nalukody in this venture. JCI Nalukody scouted Nalukody for potential sponsors for the project. Two families Kuzhimannil Thekkel family and Edasseril came forward to sponsor the project in memory of their departed parents.
Action taken
Proposal came up for initiating a project for betterment of Nalukody during the GB meeting dated 09/09/2017.. The project includes a modern Nalukody junction with well designed waiting shelters, Wifi, proper waste management and traffic signboards in and around Nalukody. GB approved the project in Principle and authorized Jc.Shaji Korah to conduct feasibility study of the project.