The full form of RWA is 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

A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) is a body that represents interest of people living in a community or a society. The association is responsible for managing day-to-day problems of the residents, organising events, managing facilities in the apartments and complexes and safeguarding the rights of the unit holders.

A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) is an integral part of modern-day societies. With hundreds and thousands of families living together in societies and townships, it is essential to have a body of elected members who are responsible for time-to-time maintenance of the society, resolving problems of the members, organising events and ensuring a safe and secure environment for the members.

Generally, the association is a group of members elected by the society residents. Once elected, the RWA has to register under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and is governed by constitutional documents such as Memorandum of Association that encapsulates their functions and objectives. Seven or more people can subscribe their name for MOA for registration under Registrar of Societies to form themselves into a Society under Societies Registration Act, 1860.

The membership of RWA is open to any member of the society who is a major and a resident of the said society and is keen to participate in the development of the society and abides by the terms and conditions of the society.

The RWA has the right to deny membership to an individual post citing the reason for refusal in writing to the concerned person.

The membership is subject to termination if the member is working against the aims and objectives of the society, or the person dies, resigns or fails to attend three successive meetings without intimating in writing.

Altogether, RWA is an important body for a society. Therefore, the members representing the association should be well-deserving candidates with years of experience, acumen and knowledge in the realm. Also, the members should be willing to participate in societies’ development and take the onus of responsibilities assigned.