Resident welfare association

A resident welfare association (frequently abbreviated as RWA) is a Non-governmental organization that represents the interests of the residents of a specific urban or suburban locality, particularly in Indian cities.[1]

  1. ^ Usha Jumani (2006), Empowering Society: An Analysis of Business, Government and Social Development Approaches to Empowerment, Foundation Books, ISBN 978-81-7596-317-7, Snippet: ... In this programme the Delhi government enters into a partnership with interested Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) in housing colonies to solve urban infrastructure related problems ...