Central
part of Uttar Pradesh
Sitapur
SSK's
interventions began from Sitapur, it being near Lucknow and therefore
easier to coordinate, Most of the activities in the early stages
focused on providing inputs about the new act and getting an overview
of the implementation which provided insights into anomalies existing
in the act, the corrective measures required, etc. It also provided
insights into the entire system of governance at different levels,
the inter-relationships, the role and responsibilities of different
functionaries at different levels, the stake holders, etc. With
further amendments into the act, communication and documentation
took a lot of precedence and rapport building and establishing
cordial relation as well as the elected representative of Gram
Panchayats became important. Local dynamics and ground realities
came to light, and the learning’s derived enabled SSK to
get of a sense of direction in the future and the interventions
required as well as the methodology to be adopted.
At present,
SSK is intensively intervening in Khairabad Block of Sitapur district,
specifically 10 Gram Panchayats. The PRIs are undergoing trainings,
participating in workshops, interacting in meetings, etc, deriving
inputs and increased awareness strengthening them towards becoming
more efficient and effective.
20 Citizen
Leaders, 2 from local GP have been identified. They are undergoing
draining and receiving regular inputs on the importance of the
role they have to play. The major activities that are focused
upon are National Rural employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and Right
to Information (RTI).
Quite
a few rallies have been carried out in the GPs to sensitize and
motivate the people on the importance of literacy and educations.
The level of literacy is extremely poor and of the women, hardly
worthwhile. There fore, focus is more on the education of the
girl child. The rallies also mention the disadvantages of being
illiterate and the problems they have to face. The purpose was
sensitization and motivation.
A lot of networking between the CSOs is taking place.
Regular meetings are organised with appreciable participation
and many issues are discussed, In 5 GPs, the CSOs have developed
Micro plans using PRA methods/techniques and the focus of the
micro plans is also on NREGA and RTI.
To strengthen
the Urban Local Bodies, capacity building of the CSOs was carried
out through meetings, workshops, information packets, and general
inputs. Inter face meetings were also organised. Citizen Leaders
were identified and Ward Information Leaders were also selected
in mobilizing and providing inputs to the community.
In order
to enable them to gain access to Urban Basic Services, profiles
of Pradhans are being prepared. A few issues-based Micro Plans
using PRA methods/techniques have also been developed.
This year, there was a severe outbreak of cholera
and the CSOs swung into action by ensuring those afflicted admittance
in dispensaries and hospitals, taking measures to prevent further
spread of the epidemic, ensuring that those not afflicted take
precautionary measures, and keeping up a constant flow of in formation
between them and the Health Departments. |
