2 year child matures to 12 years in government list, we traced and tracked
Dhol Nagada ( Trumpet Calls) - traditional method of communication to be used for mass awareness drive for education of the poor
The drop outs and out of school children status in Karauli is 29138. Sunil Jain ( campaign leader) shares that the way it is being tackled by the government machinery is pathetic. In a meeting of city women ( approx 80 ) some of the school teachers revealed how child tracking conducted by the government is a fake. The list is being prepared after informal interaction with the local people, without actual survey. Our team found one 2 year children who had an entry in the government list as a child of 12 yrs age. Also, most of the drop outs have been referred above than their actual age to keep the task easy. Interestingly, the child statistics and an authentic set of list of all the children tracked by Patrika, could not be challenged by the government. And, now the District administration is also keen to join us in our campaign as we have better reach, better network, better intention and systematic approach to work. Karauli is spreading this drive with banners all across the district and pachayat samitis and planning to organize a Dhol Nagada call ( traditional method of communication) to make people aware about their rights and responsibilities.
Well done Karauli.
Shipra
Updates:
Education Campaign ( editorial + ground interventions) and Patrika Connect ( ward offices and teams of volunteers) to push for our social agenda. Have a glimpse of work and progress ( seek comments and suggestions)
See Blog : http//www.mediaactiongrouppatrika.blogspot.com
Dhol Nagada ( Trumpet Calls) - traditional method of communication to be used for mass awareness drive for education of the poor
The drop outs and out of school children status in Karauli is 29138. Sunil Jain ( campaign leader) shares that the way it is being tackled by the government machinery is pathetic. In a meeting of city women ( approx 80 ) some of the school teachers revealed how child tracking conducted by the government is a fake. The list is being prepared after informal interaction with the local people, without actual survey. Our team found one 2 year children who had an entry in the government list as a child of 12 yrs age. Also, most of the drop outs have been referred above than their actual age to keep the task easy. Interestingly, the child statistics and an authentic set of list of all the children tracked by Patrika, could not be challenged by the government. And, now the District administration is also keen to join us in our campaign as we have better reach, better network, better intention and systematic approach to work. Karauli is spreading this drive with banners all across the district and pachayat samitis and planning to organize a Dhol Nagada call ( traditional method of communication) to make people aware about their rights and responsibilities.
Well done Karauli.
Shipra
Updates:
Education Campaign ( editorial + ground interventions) and Patrika Connect ( ward offices and teams of volunteers) to push for our social agenda. Have a glimpse of work and progress ( seek comments and suggestions)
See Blog : http//www.mediaactiongrouppatrika.blogspot.com
PATRIKA CONNECT (PC)
PC office and team of volunteers ( MAG) have emerged into:( growing each day)
· Kota (19 PC offices), Bhilwara ( 20 PC offices), Banswara ( 7 PC offices), Karauli ( 32 PC offices) (Rajasthan)
·Bhopal (10 PC offices), Indore (4 PC offices), Jabalpur (2 PC offices, initial meets for all wards), Gwalior (10 PC offices) - (MP)
·Raipur (58 PC offices- with nomenclature as Patrika Ward Karyalaya) - (Chhattisgarh)
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Buzz created in the wards through activities and innovations at different places; Councilors are feeling ( and also fearing) the pressure of media scanner and power of the people to contribute constructively; Kota division adopts 5 villages and conducting child tracking for 100% enrollment agenda; online databank of blood donors ready in many wards, doctors and advocates volunteer for specialized services to PC; Parks are being activated as community spaces to organize medical, blood donation, yoga camps, discussion activities begin here with the installation of a black board in the parks; education campaigns have also been taken up by the wards; Karauli really moving fast for now education agenda is priority, our logo to appear on SSA banners, mass awareness drive, Collector and MP are keen to be a part of our campaigns , a huge team of volunteers network emerges, Indore has done excellent work on child education campaign with maximum number of applications reaching the private schools and each ward taking responsibility of education of the poor and PC MAG volunteers now launched Safai ka Mahabhiyan ( cleanliness drive); Bhopal launching 2D ( 2 daughters) clubs in PC; Jabalpur launches with keen interest being expressed by the local councilors to be a part
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AAO PADHAYEIN, SABKO BADHAYEIN
( Come let us teach and work for the rise of all)
- Launched on 25th April, 2011, now the wind up phase and the follow up and monitoring phase begins with government schools next on agenda
- 3 states, 77 districts; Team: 60 reporters, 63 social organizations, more than 600 MAG volunteers
What could be a better tool for social awakening than education. Literacy and education are not only an investment for awareness and progress but also a seed for healthier democracy.
ReplyDeleteI wish this campaign continues to grow and keep being innovative. Traditional mechanisms of education have largely failed, we need to be more experimental and pragmatic in education.
A Gour