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Dalit Sangh House no. 13, “Mitra Kunj” Lata Marg Sohagpur, District—Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, India

“Ensuring a discrimination free society where

peoples can live with respect and dignity”.

Dalit Sangh

Annual Report

Contents 1. Foreword 2. About to Dalit Sang 3. Programmes

MPSIP MPIEP

Finance

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No.

Name Designation Address Qualifi-cation

Age Occupation

1. Mr. K.V Mohan President Malad (E) Mumbai B.E 57yrs Business

2. Mr. K.S. Thakur Vice President 53B Saket Nagar Bhopal

M.S.W 35 yrs Business

3. Mr. Ratan Umre Secretary Ambedkar Ward Sohagpur

B.A 26 yrs Social Work-er

4. Mr. Mithlesh Var-ma

Joint Secretary Mohanpur Sa-mastipur Bihar

PhD 40 yrs Educationist

5. Mr. Ashok Choursiya

Treasurer Bihari Chowk So-hagpur

M.COM 45 Service

6. Mrs. Jahida Bee Member Kotra Sultanabad Bhopal

MA LLB 40 yrs Advocate

7. Mr. Tusar Kasyap Member Pune (M.S) MBA 40 yrs Business

Board of Directors

Dalit Sangh started its journey by conducting its first meeting under a tree, where just six mem-bers sat down and discussed about taking some actions against discrimination happening with Dalits in the area. Who thought that while starting as a movement Dalit Sangh will work in varie-ty of issues all interlinked. The organization always grow with a positive leadership and dedicat-ed team. I am happy that our organization has developed many new leaders and now they take lead. This second line of leadership was very important, which is happening in Dalit Sangh. All are keen to work for the betterment of society and offer the best work at grass-root. Years back we did advocacy for marginalized communities for land, MGNREGA and demanded dignified life; even today we are grounded by our basic values and did advocacy for Bus-Pass for Persons with Disabilities. Through continuous efforts for five years including peaceful rallies, sen-sitization public speaking, post-card campaigns and Pad-Yatra, the government of Madhya Pra-desh allotted fifty percent of concession in bus fares for Persons with Disabilities. Today when I remembers I realize that many challenging work which were quite to impossible were done by out team using different strategies and planning. Starting from work for Pardhi’s Mongias, Sapera, Dalits, Adivasis & Persons with Disabilities, we are now focused on education,, child journalism, skill development and strengthened livelihood of the marginalized communi-ties. I am sure Dalit Sangh will receive immense support for development of Inclusive Society.

Dr. Gopal Narayan Authey

Director Dalit Sangh, Sohagpur

Foreword

Dalit Sangh was established in 1985 by Dr.Gopal Narayan Authey. Dalit Sangh, committed for the social, political and educational upliftment of the Dalits and the weaker section of the socie-ty, is heading towards its broad mission with its vision from last 26 years. During these years the organization has been instrumental in getting the people of the weaker section a respectful status. The organization has not only advocated for the rights of such people but also tried to ensure their overall development through various activities. Dalit Sangh has always tried to make the basic facilities available for them, to make them educated and aware towards their rights and duties and to benefit them through various schemes of the government. In brief, the sangh in these last 26 years have to strengthen these people not only socially but economically and edu-cationally so they gain a respectful status in the society and breathe with dignity. The organiza-tion is registered under Madhya Pradesh Society Act 1973 (code 44 of1973) with serial num-ber 3633/96. During these years the organization with the various funding agencies has been successfully running many activities like Dalit Right Campaign, Health and education of Pardhis (Sub-Tribe) , Conservation of bio-diversity by connecting the traditional skills of the Pardhi commu-nity people with the mainstream source of livelihood, for the rehabilitation and welfare of the Persons With Disabilities. The organization has got the relaxation in tax payment under section 80G of Income Tax Act. Besides, the organization is also eligible for getting funds from Interna-tional Funding Institutions. The organization is awarded with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial National Award 2008 by

Madhya Pradesh government. This award is the symbol that the organization is working in a

right direction; this gives organization a moral strength. The organization got National Award

for Child Welfare 2009 from Honourable president Pratibha Patil as the organization works for

the all round development and welfare of children and for its valuable contribution to mitigat-

ing the injustice to the most deprived children.

About Dalit Sangh

Vision “A discrimination free society in which people in-

cluding Dalits can live with respect and dignity”.

Mission

Act as a catalyst to develop community based or-

ganization and rural communities for their live-

lihood enhancement and sustainable develop-

ment.

Aim

The organization’s aim is to, “optimize the benefits of hu-

man environment in the identified areas for socio-economic

sustainability and to promote contextually optimum par-

ticipation by the beneficiaries of focused population” . Dalit

Sangh also aims at developing local leadership so that

they can get opportunity of self pride and dignity and se-

cure the development process by themselves.

Impact Area 1. Hoshangabad

2. Harda 3. Betul 4. Bhopal 5. Sagar 6. Sehore

Dalit Adhikar Abhiyan

Dalit Adhikar Abhiyan programme were implemented in Hoshangabad and Harda district

with the support of Action aid. Under this various activities were organized with the ob-

jective of promote equity and securing equality in the society as per constitution of society.

A total of 150 villages of Hoshangabad and Harda districts were covered with the assistance

of Action aid, India. Key initiatives undertook thorough the program are: Dalit Rights, Wom-

en Rights, Child Rights and Land Rights issues for Dalit community by building an amicable

environment with the support of administrative and legal tools as well as ushering in a

mindset change for securing entries of Dalit people to public places with constitutional

guarantee of dignity. A dedicated cadre base is formed which functions as an animator

to ensure the rights of the downtrodden communities are not violated.

Achievement in 2016-17

S.no Activity/Result Benefited

1. Application for residential plot 500

2. Youth linked with self employment 25

3. Families claimed residential plot 80

4. Families claimed residential “patta” 150

5. Villages linked with National security scheme 80

6. Families benefited by Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojna 180

7. Girls registered in hostels for higher education 70

8. No. of families constructed toilets 1400

9. Malnourished children linked with NRC 127

Child Journalism Project

Achievement in 2016-17

S.no Activity/Result Benefited

1. Active Child Journalist 435

2. Girl Child Journalist (80% of 340) 304

3. Children in intervention area raise their voices for issues in their respective villages

205

4. Children are responsible for collecting news, editing and publishing the news paper

178

In this programme, organization trained children belonging to villages to be-

come youth reporter. A total 340 child reporter benefited with the program

who are now successfully publishing the monthly news paper “Bachcho ki

Pehal” in the 50 villages of Hoshangabad District with the help of DALIT

SANGH. Now the Child Reporters Group Registered the newspaper for

sustainable publishing.

Madhya Pradesh Social Inclusion Programme

Achievement in 2016-17

S.no Activity Benefited

1. Sensitization on rights and entitlement 1358

2. DPO members 2853

3. SHG formed 104

4. Awareness of PWD girls and women on health & nutrition 157

5. Vocational training 539

6. Training of Trainers 64

In association with Sight savers, Dalit Sangh implemented “Social Inclusion Pro-gram” for PWDs. Programme is based on three pillars namely DPO strengthening, economic empowerment and enabling environment for Persons With Disabilities. Programme is implemented in Betul (identified 2366 PWDs) and Hoshangabad (identified 3485 PWDs) district of Madhya Pradesh. Programme is especially fo-cused on development and empowerment of adolescent girls and women. To strengthening the pillars of programme, activities like sensitization of PWDs about their rights and entitlements, awareness generation and business development ac-tivities are carried out. Self defence training for adolescent girls and making them as trainer on health & nutrition issues is significant activities carried out for sus-tainability of the programme. 104 SHGs with PWDs are formed for their social and

Estabilishment of Skill Development Training Center

General of Japan, supported Dalit Sangh in establishing Vocational Training Centre for un-

derprivileged/marginalized youths. The well furnished training centre has facility to oper-

ate seven residential vocational training at a time. Currently trainings on stitching, repairing

of 2/3 wheeler vehicles and electrical work are conducted. We are seeking for more linkages

towards this project.

Achievement in 2016-17

S.no Activity Benefited

1. Stitching 40

2. Automobile Repair 20

M.P. Inclusive Education Program

Achievement in 2016-17

S.no Activity Benefited

1. Training on Braille 22

2. Teachers training on PWDs education 198

3. BRC-MRC Training, Plus Curriculum, Disability 55

4. Training on ICT activity 69

5. Training at DIET, Pachmarhi 139

6. Training on Disability act 173

In association with Sight Savers, Dalit Sangh is implementing inclusive education pro-

gramme for Children with disabilities. The main aim of the program is to educate espe-

cially abled children and linked with them with formal education system. This pro-

gramme also identifies master trainers for the training of children on computer, soft

skill and other curriculum activities required for their development. This programme is

conducted completely in collaboration and coordination with government system.

Celebration of Important Days

To unite and remind people on the current social issues Dalit Sangh observes many

national and international days. The days were observed through street plays, lec-

tures at educational institutes and corporate, rallies, poster exhibition at public

places and other mean of mid media activities which spread awareness messages

to general mass. The following are the list of observational days observed by

Dalit Sangh throughout the year.

International Women’s Day 8 March

Ambedkar Jayanti 14 April

World Sight Day 13 October

National Anti Drug Addiction Day 2 October

Children’s Day 14 November

World Disability Day 3 December

A Way Forward

Extension of developmental programmes in other districts of Madhya Pradesh. Dalit populated areas will be priority for the organization.

Expansion of “vocational training programmes” and “Skill

development programmes” to increase employability among youths through vocational institute developed in association with General of Japan.

Expansion of Dalit Adhikar Abhiyan in other districts of

Madhya Pradesh. Coordination and Networking with like minded partners

and stakeholders to address the Dalit Rights and PWDs related issues at a larger political and administrative level.

To develop child journalists in Betul block, as it is totally

tribal dominated area and they face different problems that need to be highlighted by children and resolved by the government. This process also addresses the child rights and other positive work going on in the area through newspaper—Bacho ki pahel.

Our Associates

Actionaid, UK

Sightsavers, UK

Tere des Homes, Germany

GGP (Consultant General of Japan)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur

Barkatullah Unversity, Bhopal

Law University of Ahemdabad

Our Associates

Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Mumbai– CSR HUB.

Member of Voluntary Action Network India (VANI)

Member of Guidestar

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