I am part of a research team from the Indian Institute for Human Settlements from Bangalore. We are studying the impacts of cyclone Phailin and the related resettlement programmes in Odisha. Is it okay if I could take about 30 minutes of your time for some questions? The material will only be used for research purposes and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone at any point. You can choose not to answer anything that you do not wish to, and you can stop the interview at any point. (Visiting card is shared) (Re): Sure. (In): How long has this neighbourhood been around? 8 Site Report for India-Section IV 9 India 10 Site Report for India-Section IV (In): Do you inform the public about Anganwadi programme? (Re): Anganwadi workers take care of that. I offer support. (In): What are your specific duties? (Re): Protection of the public; Cleanliness; Water supply; Mother and child care; Executing all government supported programmes under my jurisdiction (In): If a needy person from your jurisdiction comes and asks for help will be you ready to help him? (Re): If the demand is right and justifiable I will pursue it with the government to help the needy person. (In): How do you manage time at work and home? (Re): I prioritise my workload on who requires my immediate attention and work accordingly. But end of the day I am a "Public Servant". (In): What problems do you want to work on the most? (Re): Education for kids; educating women; development of my locality (In): What work does the Anganwadis do? (Re): Mother and child care; Halogen tablets; Phailaria Nutrition and food supply to children (In): What do you do if someone makes a negative remark on your or your work? (Re): I am sure that I cannot please everyone. But I work on it and will try to help the person. (In): Are you aware of the ODRP infrastructure programme in urban areas? (Re): No, but recently an infrastructure programme was announced by the Chief Minister which will help the city with a new water supply pipeline for places which fall under the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BMC). (In): That's all for now madam, Thanks a lot for your time. Do you have any questions for us? (Re): No, but please do share the results of your study. Thank you! Notes from the Interview at the Anganwadi (pre-school) in Ram Nagar Odiya Sahi

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This document is an output from a project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands DirectorateGeneral for International Cooperation (DGIS) for the benefit of developing countries. However, the views expressed and information contained in it are not necessarily those of or endorsed by DFID, DGIS or the entities managing the delivery of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, which can accept no responsibility or liability for such views, completeness or accuracy of the information or for any reliance placed on them.