NSCC PUNE

NSCC PROFILE -
Begum Ali Yavar Jung, wife of the then-Governor of Maharashtra, Nawab Ali Yavar Jung, founded the NSCC in Mumbai in the 1970s.
NSCC's sole goal was to make Mumbai a "clean" city. Begum Ali Yavar Jung's concept of a "clean city" included healthy governance, the elimination of corruption, and a pollution-free environment through citizen participation through the establishment of Mohalla committees.

NSCC, Pune: The late S.L.Kirloskar brought this concept to Pune in 1978, with active participation by leading citizens. Several Mohalla Committees sprang up, and NSCC was on the city's NGO map. Recognized by the Pune Municipal Corporation, the cantonment authorities, the police, and other local government bodies, the NSCC has interacted and resolved citizen issues on several occasions.
The primary goal of NSCC Pune is to educate citizens about their rights and responsibilities so that they can participate in governance through Mohalla committees.
NSCC, Pune strives to improve the quality of life for Pune citizens by enhancing existing infrastructure and facilities and making recommendations that can help achieve the goal of making Pune a green, liveable city where its citizens enjoy a good quality of life.

Mohalla/parisar committees: The NSCC is an umbrella organisation made up of individual members and mohalla/parisar committee members. Each Mohalla/parisar committee is made up of local residents who come together to address quality of life issues in their communities. All NSCC members are strongly encouraged to join their local mohalla/parisar committee.
Connection with the Local Governing Bodies (PMC, PCB, MSEB, Pune Police, Forest Department, and so on): The NSCC works closely with the Pune governing bodies. The mohalla/parisar committees meet with their local ward officer and other staff on a monthly basis. The vast majority of issues affecting citizens can thus be resolved at the local level. Key NSCC members are available to assist with this process.
The NSCC has successfully established a platform through which citizens (as a force) can interact with governing bodies. This has contributed to greater transparency in governance, giving citizens a voice in improving their quality of life. One thing to keep in mind is that the NSCC does not believe in simply criticising the work of local government, but in working together to solve problems.
Case studies of success: Case studies in which the NSCC and/or mohalla/parisar committees made a difference
One of the most important activities of the NSCC has been the push for solid waste segregation and vermicomposting among city residents.
Members of the NSCC have served on The PMC's Sanitation Committee, which develops policies for citywide implementation.
Transparency in governance, citizen participation: Involvement in prioritising projects in wards, as well as citizen participation in the budget process in wards, is encouraged in the majority of Mohalla Committees.

At the local level, the NSCC interacts with Traffic Police.

Keeping open spaces and saving the hills
Leading the charge for a green development strategy.
The river is being cleaned, and water bodies are being saved from destruction.