Supported By:

Caritas India New Delhi andCRS Hyderabad

Place of Implementation:

25 villages in Gulbarga

Objectives:

To empower marginalized communities, especially Dalit and tribal women, through a rights-based and integrated development approach.

Outcomes:

Income, education, and health services improved; participation in local governance increased.

Narrative:

The project focused on collective empowerment through SHG formation, training in rights, and micro-enterprise promotion, creating a sustainable development model.

b. JAN JAGRUTHI MANCH (People’s Awareness Forum) 2021

Year of Implementation:

2021

Supported by

Jesuit Society, Bangalore

Location:

Bidar District

Objective:

To build a grassroots-level people’s platform to demand rights and entitlements and monitor governance systems.

Implementation:

• Formation of Jan Jagruthi Manch units at village level comprising SHG women, youth, Dalits, and minorities.
• Capacity-building on government schemes, RTI, grievance redressed mechanisms, and legal awareness.
• Regular village-level meetings and interface with officials.
• Conduct of social audits and advocacy campaigns

Outcome:

• Strengthened community voice and participation in governance.
• Several villages accessed ration cards, MGNREGA work, pensions, and caste certificates through collective effort.
• Empowered marginalized sections to advocate for their rights and entitlements.

c) MODEL VILLAGE PROGRAM – 1999

Supported by

Zilla Panchayat, Bidar

Place of Implementation:

Gornalli and Halladkeri villages of Bidar District

Objectives:

To demonstrate holistic rural development through health, sanitation, education, and livelihood promotion.

Outcomes:

Villages transformed with integrated services and became examples for replication in nearby areas.

Narrative:

This convergence-based approach improved the quality of life in rural communities and encouraged participatory development.

a) RURAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK - 2004

Supported by

NASSCOM Foundation

Place of Implementation:

Humnabad and BidarTaluks

Objectives:

To bridge the digital divide and promote learning through ICT tools.

Outcomes:

200 learners accessed content; animators and teachers improved educational delivery.

Narrative:

Digital modules on hygiene, health, and environment were delivered through a technology-enabled learning center.