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It is always a privilege to interact with the readers of Central Hall, the magazine of the Parliamentarians of India. The magazine

after its successful journey of a year is now in the second year of its continuous publication and is also slated to evolve in both content and presentation in the coming days.

It was conceptualized by Constitution Club of India and published under the guidance of a select people on the editorial board as a journal which would bring to the limelight the concerns and personal views of our public representatives for everyone to read. It also takes special effort to bring to public discussion the different facets of an Indian legislator.

The March issue in your hand is dedicated to the women leadership in the country. The struggle for gender equality and women empowerment is a continuous one. Rajya Sabha has passed the legislation providing one-third reservation to women in State assemblies and Parliament. We hope the Lok Sabha will also consider passing this historic legislation. The Panchayati Raj institutions have shown us the way. Local bodies have proven the fact that women are capable of policy making and administration.

INSIDE5 Great Women of India Article by MPs on the ocassion of International Women’s Day8 Thinking Out Of The Box Interview with Sameer Bhujpal14 Politics, Poetry & Positivity Interview with Dr. Prabha Thakur

COVER PHOTO COURTESY: BHUPENDRA SINGH GAUR, BUREAU ASST. NAI DUNIYA NEWSPAPER, JHABUA; CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF KANNTILAL BHURIA, MP; BACK COVER: CCI FACADE

However, it is a matter of concern that women and children are yet to become focus of our economic agenda. There are studies which reveal that an overwhelming pregnant women and children under five suffer from anaemia and are malnutritioned. Despite many efforts by central government and state governments the literacy level among women have not grown to the satisfactory level. Urgent measures are needed. The welfare and social upliftment of Dalit and Tribal women must have utmost priority in our policies. The progress of a nation will be judged by the status and living condition of our women and children.

I am glad that many of my colleagues have contributed from their experience in this edition which I trust that this would be of interest to the readers. We wish to inherit the spirit of the actual Central Hall of our Parliament in this magazine and I call upon MPs and their families to contribute in making the reading more rich and interesting.

Continuous feedback and constructive criticism would also help the publication to grow. Let us work together for a better tomorrow.

(Central Hall will have one member of the Advisory Board writing to us every month in the above space.)

Shahid Siddiqui, Former MP

D Raja, MP, & Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Central Hall

FROM THE DESK OF THE ADVISORY BOARD

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My Mother, My Pride

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I feel proud to be the son of ‘Mummy’, who is not only my mother but the God-

mother of many more.I as a child have learnt many

values of life from her in the real sense while seeing her practising it in her life. She is balanced in all her quotient be it Intelligence, Emotional or Spiritual.

‘Mothers are always Mothers’ but it changes a little in terms of her relationship with thier daughter–in–laws but my mother has been an exception there as well. She has showed the perception of a mother in being a mother-in–law too and put it into a real practice.

I can recapitalize the days when her daughter-in-law was hospitalised for 21 days, In spite of her hectic schedule she dealt with the situation very well. She travelled, visited, worked from dawn to dusk and made her presence whenever and wherever the hour demanded.

She takes good care of the domestic and the parliament matters. She never fails to make something special for the family and turning a regular day into an occasion whenever time permits her.

Her deep concern about child welfare, woman empowerment and a just system for everyone is reflected in her Parliament Committee selection.

Being the Ex-Chairperson of the Woman Commission of Gujarat and the President of the Gujarat Woman Wing and above all a woman herself she sees to it that each and every woman’s rights are respected.She is a dynamic lady, who never fails to raise her voice for whatever problems or issues of her constituency may be in the Parliament House. Thus, she is an outstanding female Parliament member with the highest number of raised questions from her party.

We are very touched when she gets number of souvenir for the family from destinations visited by her as a committee tour member. She’s so concerned and thoughtful that it is seen even in the small gesture. Despite the boundaries and timings she bonds the whole family as one, herself being the most precious and lovable centre of it.

I truly adore her as she has successfully established herself in the constitution and in the whole state not only because of the rank, post and position but also because of her profound leadership, orator and the accomplishment of the needs and demands of the people that satisfies consoles and comforts them. I salute to her selfless and tireless service to men, women and society. God bless her with all the right might and wisdom!!!

Jayshreeben Patel, MP, (middle) with her son Pritesh Patel (extreme right) and other family members

As children of an MP and a politician, we understand that

the most obvious role of our father is to promote the interests and welfare of the people of the state of Nagaland, which he represents. However, alongside that, as a father and husband, he also has a commitment to his family. In many families, striking a right balance between work and family life can be a herculean task to achieve.

As a father, he keeps time aside to advice and guide us whether in terms of our career or in our personal lives which we appreciate. Whenever possible, we also engage in light chats and discussions during dinner time. Being able to spend more time together in unifying activities would be an ideal situation, however, we recognize that he has an important role to fulfill as a politician too.

Serving as an MP, he has parliament sessions, various meetings, social events and functions which he has to attend and take an active role. He also has to undertake journeys to

and fro to Nagaland so that he can meet the public there in order to understand and be aware of their views and plight thereby resulting in shaping of important policies that affect their lives. Visits to other states within India, as well as travelling abroad to meet and liaise with other dignitaries/MPs present a platform for discussion and sharing of ideas thereby gaining more insight into relevant issues. Regardless of his busy schedule, we know that although out of sight, we are never out of his mind.

Keeping a family together by providing a strong base can be quite a task but we all try and work together without placing all the familial responsibilities on him. Showing love, respect, and interacting with one another is vital in creating a happy family atmosphere, and so is spending time together in prayer for each other. Building strong bonds can only be achieved when these essential elements are present. Ours is not a perfect family and we realize there are many rooms for improvement, but we take each day as it comes and endeavour to do our utmost according to the situations that we come across.

C.M. Chang, MP, (middle) with his daughter, Chubailna (second row left) and other family members

By Pritesh Patel, son of Jayshreeben Patel, MP Bonding with a Politician FatherChubailna Chang, daughter of C. M. Chang, MP, shares about her bonding with her father and his role in keeping a family together.

Children of MPs speak their mind

The Call for Attention

(i) This is a device through which a member with the previous permission of the Chairman , calls the attention of a Minister to a matter of urgent public importance by reading out the subject as given in the List of Business of the day. The Minister makes a brief statement or may ask for time to make a statement at a later hour or date. No debate is permitted on such statement at the time it is made. Ordinarily, not more than one such matter is allowed to be raised at the same sitting.

(ii) The proposed matter is raised after Questions Hour and laying of papers, if any, on the Table and before any other item in the List of Business is taken up and at no other time during the sitting of the House.

(iii) Notices of Calling Attention should be addressed to the Secretary-General in the prescribed form (Form No.RSL1) available in the Notice Office. A copy of each notice should also be endorsed separately to the Minister concerned and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. The Notice Office while receiving the notices, indicates the diary number, date and time of their receipt.

(iv) All Calling Attention Notices received for a day during a week in which that day falls are kept alive during the whole of that week and placed before the Chairman for his consideration from day to day along with notices received up to 10.30 a.m. on the day on which the notices are put up to him.

(v) On the last day of the week on which the House sits, the notices received up to 10.30 a.m. on that day are considered and all the notices which are not selected are deemed to have lapsed. No intimation about this is given to the members. Members may however renew their notices for the next week.

(vi) Notices received after 10.30 a.m. on the last day of the week on which the House sits are deemed to have been received for the day on which the next sitting of the House is to be held and these are valid for the following week.

(vii) Not more than two notices of Calling Attention should be given by a member for one sitting.

(viii) The relative priority of Calling Attention Notices received

on the same subject is determined according to the time of their receipt in the Notice Office. The inter se priority of the notices received at the same time is determined by a draw of lot. 27

(ix) After a notice is admitted by the Chairman, the Member who has given the notice and the Ministry concerned are informed immediately. It is also notified in the Parliamentary Bulletin Part-II. The item in that regard is entered in the List of Business for the day for which the notice has been admitted.

(x) When the item is called in the House, the Member rises in his seat and states, “I call the attention of the Minister of …” and reads out the admitted text of the notice. No other statement is made by him. The Minister then makes a statement on the matter. Copies of the statement are circulated simultaneously. Thereafter, the Member who has called the attention of the Minister may seek clarifications but should not take more than seven minutes and other Members who are called by the Chairman should not take more than five minutes each and should restrict themselves strictly to seeking clarifications on the Calling Attention.

(xi) Where a Calling Attention Notice stands in the name of a number of Members, in calling out name of Members who desire to seek clarifications, the first principle is party/group. After exhausting the parties/groups, whose Members have given the notice by calling one Member from each party/group, the Chairman may call Members belonging to parties/groups not in the list.

(xii) A Member whose Calling Attention Notice has not been selected during a week, may renew the same in the prescribed form (Form No.RSL5) for subsequent week(s). In such a case, the date and priority of the notice is the date and time at which the renewal notice is received in the Secretariat from the Member concerned and no consideration is given to the previously lapsed notice of Calling Attention on the same subject.

(xiii) Not more than one hour may be spent on a Calling Attention and when there is Question Hour, the Calling Attention ordinarily concludes at 1.00 p.m.

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(Rule 180 of the Rules of Procedure)

A PAGE FROM HISTORY


The Silence of the BraveConstituent Assembly Of India - Volume-V

Thursday, the 14th August 1947

The Fifth Session of the Constituent Assembly of India commenced in the Constitution Hall, New Delhi, at Eleven P.M, Mr. President (The Honourable Dr. Rajendra Prasad) in

the Chair.

SINGING OF VANDE MATARAM

Mr. President: The first item on the Agenda is the singing of the first verse of VANDE MATARAM. We will listen to it all standing.

Shrimati Sucheta Kripalani (U. P.: General) sang the first verse of the VANDE MATARAM sang.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

Mr. President:

(Mr. President then delivered his address in Hindustani the fun text of which is published in the Hindustani edition of the Debates.)

In this solemn hour, of our history when after many years of struggle we are taking over the governance of this country, let us offer our humble thanks to the Almighty Power that shapes the destinies of men and nations and let us recall in grateful remembrance the services and sacrifices of all those men and women, known and unknown, who with smiles on their face walked to the gallows or faced bullets on their chests, who experience living death in the cells of the Andamans, or spent long years in the prisons of India, who preferred voluntary exile in foreign countries to a life of humiliation on their own, who not only lost wealth and property but cut themselves off from near and dear ones to devote themselves to the achievement of the great objective which we are witnessing, today. Let us also pay our tribute of love and reverence to Mahatma Gandhi who has been our beacon light, our guide and philosopher during the last thirty years or more. He represents that undying spirit in our culture and make-up which has kept India alive through vicissitudes of our history. He it is who pulled us out of the slough of despondency and despair and blowed into us a spirit which enabled us to stand up for justice to claim our birth-right of freedom and placed in our hands the matchless and unfailing weapon of Truth and Non-violence which, without arms and armaments has won for us the invaluable prim of Swaraj at a price which, when the history of these times comes to be written, will be regarded as incredible for a vast country of our size and for the teeming millions of our population. We were indifferent-instruments that he had to work with but he led us with consummate skill, with unwavering determination, with an undying faith in our future, with faith in his weapon and above all with faith in God. Let us prove true to that faith. Let us hope that India will not, in the hour of her triumph, give up or minimise the value of the weapon which served not only to rouse and inspire her in her moments of depression but has also proved its efficacy. India has a great part to play in the shaping and moulding of, the future of a war distracted world. She can play that part not by mimicking, from a distance, what others are doing, or by

joining in the race for armaments and competing with others in the discovery of the latest and most effective instruments of destruction. She has now the opportunity, and let us hope, she will have the courage and strength to place before the world for its acceptance her infallible substitute for war and bloodshed, death and destruction. The world needs it and will welcome it, unless it is prepared to reel back into barbarism from which it boasts to have emerged.

Let us then assure all countries of the world that we propose to stick to our historic tradition to be on terms of friendship and amity with all,that we have no designs against any one and hope that none will have any against us. We have only one ambition and desire, that is, to make our contribution to the building up of freedom for all and peace among mankind.

The country, which was made by God and Nature to be one, stands divided today. Separation from near and dear ones, even from strangers after some association, is always painful. I would be untrue to myself if I did not at this moment confess to a sense of sorrow it this separation But I wish to send on your behalf and my own our greetings and good wishes for success and the best of luck in the high endeavour of government in which the people of Pakistan, which till today has been a part and parcel of ourselves, will be engaged. To those who feel like us but are on the other side of the border we send a word of cheer. They should not give way to panic but should stick to their hearths and homes, their religion and culture, and cultivate the qualities of courage and forbearance. They have no reason to fear that they will, not get protection and just and fair treatment and they should not

become victims of doubt and suspicion. They must accept the assurances publicly given and their rightful place in the polity of the State, where they are placed, by their loyalty.

To all the minorities in India we give the assurance that they will receive fair and just treatment and there will be no discrimination in any form against them. Their religion, their culture and their language are safe and they will enjoy all the rights and privileges of citizenship, and will be expected in their turn to render loyalty to the country in which they live and to its constitution. To all we give the assurance that it will be our endeavour to end poverty and squalor and its companions, hunger and disease; to abolish distinction and exploitation and to ensure decent conditions of living.

We are embarking on a great task. We hope that in this we shall have the unstinted service and co-operation of all our people and the sympathy and support of all the communities. We shall do our best to deserve it. Mr. President: After this I propose that we all stand in silence to honour the memory of those who have died in the struggle for freedom in India and elsewhere.(The Assembly stood in silence for two minutes.)

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Indian History speaks lot about women power but the recent one in 21st

century is Kalpana Chawla who made history when she became the first woman of Indian origin to walk in space. It was the culmination of a long journey for Kalpana after being selected by NASA in June 1996 for a space mission as a flight engineer on the International Space Station

Kalpana Chawla joined the NASA ‘Astronaut Corps’ in March 1995 and was selected for her first flight in 1996. She had traveled 10.4 million km,

Great Women of IndiaOn the occasion of ‘International Women’s Day’, some of the MPs have opened up their hearts to share their ‘woman idol’ and why so? The contents make interesting reading...

Image: The Edge of Time, One of the Biographies of Kalpana Chawla

as many as 252 times around the Earth.

On January 16, 2003, Chawla finally returned to space aboard Columbia on the ill-fated STS-107 mission. Kalpana died after successfully accomplishing two path-breaking missions that has pushed forward the frontiers of human knowledge, undeterred by the risks and dangers involved. Her bravery, commitment and brilliance will inspire and motivate young Indians for generations to come. She will always have an honoured place in the

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history of our country and the world.The remarkable journey of courage and determination that made this Indian woman, hailing from a small town in Haryana, a citizen of the Milky Way will remain a source of pride for all Indians. It will also inspire young Indians, especially women, to dream big and to work hard to realise their dreams. To honour Kalpana Chawla India’s latest weather satellite METSAT has been named as Kalpana-I

Kalpana Chawla has brought great glory to her family, friends and the country

of her birth. Her death is a tremendous loss for the space programme and for India. Her grit and determination and the scientific research work she was doing should inspire all young Indians to reach for the stars. Her brilliant life is a proof that nothing is beyond limits of human capacity. This brave daughter of India epitomized the spirit of adventure and enterprise. She is not with us, yet with us. She is our pride, our inspiration. She will remain a powerful role model for generations of youngsters.

KALPANA CHAWLAA Citizen of the Milky Way

Dr. K.S. Rao, MP


Mother Teresa, born on August 27, 1910, in Skopje, Yugoslavia

(known today as Skopje, Macedonia) died in 1997, in Calcutta, India.

She dedicated her life to the cause of the poor and the sick, not only in India but throughout the world. Mother Teresa devoted her life to the betterment of society. Mother Teresa established the diocesan congregation,

to work for “the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers and all those people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society, people that have become a burden to the society and are shunned by everyone”. The congregation famously known as ‘Missionaries of Charity’, has centres all around the world.

In 1952, Mother Teresa founded the first Home for the

Dying in India and from then on, she never looked back. Later, she opened a home for lepers and then the Nirmala Shishu Bhavan, a home for the orphan and homeless children. There are more than 600 missions, schools and homes in 120 nations set up by Missionaries of Charity under Mother Teresa and thousands of nuns are working for it.

For her dedication and devotion for serving the poor,

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MOTHER TERESAAn Angel of Compassion

the sick and the dying and her struggle to remove poverty, sorrow and sufferings of the poor, Mother Teresa has been awarded several awards including Bharat Ratna and Noble Peace Prize. Ultimately, after her death, she got sainthood and beatified.

Mother Teresa is an epitome of humanity and is admired by one and all across the globe.

Dr. Killi Kruparani

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As I read about the history of India, Rani Laximbai could not

escape my attention. In an era where women were suppressed and when evils like Sati, child marriages, ban on widow remarriages became part of social life among communities in India, Rani Lakshmi Bai rose above the same and was a great warrior of the First War of Indian Independence of 1857. Her heroic battle against the British has become the subject of many folk songs, ballads and poems in India. She became a widow at the tender age of 18 and lived only till

22 yet she has inspired many and is still a living legend. She was the embodiment of patriotism, self-respect and heroism. Her life is a thrilling story of womanliness, courage, adventure, unflinching patriotism and martyrdom even the face of death. In her tender body there was a lion’s spirit. When the governor of India said that Jhansi would be broken down since there was no heir to the throne, a war broke out between the citizens of Jhansi and the British but Rani did not surrender. Many lives were lost and innocent people killed but Rani did win back Jhansi and created the state to its former glory having a full treasury and an army of women matching the army of men. However, Sir Hugh Rose attacked Jhansi on 17th March 1858. The next day’s battle was the Rani’s last. Her death was heroic. Holding the horse’s reins in her teeth, flashing the sword with both the hands, the Goddess of war, and the epitome of female bravery in India, Maharani Lakshmi Bai had been riding away

through the ocean of British soldiers, as if Goddess Durga herself arrived on the earth to demolish the brigade of Demons. Lakshmi Bai was the queen of a small state, but the empress of a limitless empire

of glory. Rani was beautiful and frail. But her radiance made men diffident. She was young in years, but her decisions were mature. Such a confident and dominant woman! A lesson is to be learnt for us all from her experiences.

RANI LAXMIBAIA woman who inspires with her actions

Mehboob Beg, MP

Rani Laxmibai - this picture is believed to be one of her original ones.

The Executive Members of Constitution Club of India extend their deep sympathy to colleague and former Member of

Parliament Brahmadev Anand Paswan (Rajya Sabha) from Bihar and his family over the demise of their beloved son Nilkamal Paswan.

His death occurred due to heart attack on 28 Janraury, 2012 on Basant Panchami, while he was returning home after a Saraswati Puja Celebration. He left behind his wife Gunjana and

four months daughter Devikashree. An NGO named Baba Chouharmal Ismarak Samiti was runned by Late Nilkamal Paswan, he also had worked on small scale industries like handicrafts and made four to five thousands poor people self-employed. He was a member of swimming club of CCI and Bihar. We pray to the almighty that the family gets strength to bear the personal loss and may his soul rest in peace.

Condolence

Late Nilkamal Paswan, son of Brahma Dev Anand Paswan, Former MP

INTERVIEW


Q: Tell us about your early days and how you caught up with politics?

I was born and have been brought up in a family which had a political

background. My father expired when I was very young but my uncle raised me with great care, looked after my studies and supported me throughout his lifetime. Since childhood I was very much into politics, I used to attend meetings with my uncle as he was into politics, holding different portfolios. He was initially the counselor and later became the Mayor of Mumbai. Staying with him enhanced my interest in political and social activities. In college I started taking interest and participated in the working of the political party back office, managing meetings, elections, poster, banner designing and advertisement.

This is my first election and I got elected. When NCP was formed my uncle was the President of the State, the entire election campaign from registration to acquiring of the symbol of the party was done by me. This is how I landed into mainstream politics as a politician.

Q: You have a trust –MET (Mumbai Educational Trust) tell us something about it?

Yes, we have got a Mumbai Educational Trust- which is called as the Bhujbal

knowledge Centre. We also have another Mumbai Educational Trust - Bhujbal Knowledge City in Nasik. In Mumbai we have completed almost 20 years and 5 years in Nasik. Courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, IT, Polytechnic, Medical Sciences etc including management and a number of its autonomous courses are taught here. It is an NGO in

association with UN ECOSOC. In India it is the only institute to send its students to UN for internship. Students are also engaged in uplifting the weaker sections of people in thane district through education and by providing training to both adults and children on basic small scale industry etc.

The work of the institure is taken care of by my wife as time does not permit me to get fully involved in the institures work.

Q. Introducing the use of high technological methods in

Agro Industrial farming and Horticulture in Nasik, later encouraging the trained farmers to participate in Agricultural Business Meet in Israel was really a commendable work you have done please share the experience on this ?

Farming in India is labour oriented and the way we are developing and growing day by day, the next generation of farmers being educated, gradually aspire to get into their own businesses and service in the public and private sector and are more diverted towards options other than farming.

Agriculture is increasingly getting mechanized. Mechanized farming will consume lesser time and man power. It is essential to teach the farming class and upgrade them in mechanized farming techniques. What I have noticed in foreign countries is farmlands that are spread over hundreds of hectors but Indian farmer still have small lands, there should be solidarity and unity among the farmers to bring their lands together for a better profit which will be time, money and energy saving with the use of mechanized farming. Indian farmlands are getting reduced because

Ushering in the Green Revolution through state-of-the-art technology in Nasik, Sameer Bhujbal has sown the seeds of education and modernity in his constituency establishing that the word ‘limitation’ is now passé. Interview with Central Hall Research Associates, Farhana Yasmin and Ekta Purohit.

Thinking Out Of The Box

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of urbanization. Government should provide subsidies and also more attention should be paid to the non-irrigated land and about the irrigation system.

Q. Your favourite holiday destination? Choice of movies, theatre and food?

I like to go to Kashmir during my leisure time. I like to watch action movies and go to theatre. The last movie I watched was Mission Impossible. I watch Marathi theatre as well, theatre artists like Shree Ram Lagoo, Nana Patekar are my favourite. My favourite cuisine will always be non-vegetarian dishes. I relish Mughlai and Chinese food.

Q. Your opinion on Central Hall magazine and about the Club?

Central Hall is a good magazine but its availability should increase because the information you are publishing should be available to the masses as well. Common people should have the knowledge of activities in the Parliament.

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A Different World of Vedanta Sparrows...

It was an early morning and I had to catch a bus from Udaipur to reach Chittorgarh to visit the fort. The bus was crowded and I was desperately searching for a window seat. Amidst the noises of

local tea vendors and the bus conductor, I could finally find a window seat. I could see a most gorgeous lady dressed in Rajasthani attire sitting close to me. We greeted each other and then went into our own shells. The bus had started and we were heading for Chittorgarh, which is about 120kms from Udaipur, and it will take us about 2 hours to reach.

One good thing about Rajasthan is their roads. The highways are extremely good. But as it had to happen, due to some repairs the traffic was diverted through a village, a very small patch. Traveling on a bus on a rural road with all the bumpy rides was indeed an experience. The early morning feel of nature, with chirping sparrows and the smoke coming out from the chulahs of the village houses; I was passing through a true rural village. My grandmother always used to tell me, if you hear the chirping of sparrows in the early morning hours, believe that your day is going to be excellent.

While passing through the village, I could hear some thing more, more to just chirping of sparrows. Oh yes, these were the voices of small children who were singing their morning prayers on top of their voices - `Humko mann ki shakti dena, mann vijay kare - dusro ki jai se pehle khud ko jai kare’. The prayer was touching the heart of sky and it just resisted my further traveling and I got down from the bus. Following the sound and passing through small lanes between the trees, I was amazed to see a small school, written over there ‘Vedanta Bal Chetna Anganwadi Centre’ and about 30-40 children, folding their hands singing the prayer.

I was very happy, this was the first time I had seen an Anganwadi Centre.

It was amazing to see these children, probably all of them below 5-6 years, well dressed in uniform, with their hair properly combed and their faces glowing. Their prayer was finished and the teacher was lining them up to be taken inside the Anganwadi Centre. My curiosity had no bounds and I could not resist meeting these

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children. I could meet one of the teacher `Lakshmi’ who I came to know was an Anganwadi worker. Lakshmi informed me that this is an Anganwadi Centre and every morning about 40 children from the village come here without fail to have nutritious food and to learn through creative games. Lakshmi also informed me that there is a regular health check-up of these children and their growth is closely monitored.

Suddenly I could hear a loud laughter of these children. It was a play time for them. A teacher dressed like a lion, wearing a mask of lion, was teaching these young buds about the animal kingdom. I could see a lot of teaching happening through colorful toys, colorful books and recitation of poems as the day progressed. Priyanka a child of 4 years, whose name I came to know later, is the star performer at the Anganwadi. Whether it is a small skit or a poem recitation or even a beautiful dance on a latest bollywood hit, I could see Priyanka on top of the charts.

You can only enjoy all this once you either become a child or you go back to your childhood. I was missing both.

The teacher rang the bell and it was time for the lunch. With the careful hand wash of all the children, they were made to sit in a circle and were served the hot poha with groundnuts on a clean steel plate with a spoon, a diet which is understood to be a healthy diet for these children.

My eyes were admiring the way these children were finishing off their meals. But my eyes rolled and stopped on a girl who was busy in something else.

She was very meticulously sorting out groundnuts from the poha and keeping them aside. Every groundnut was picked up delicately and kept on one side of the plate. As she segregated the groundnuts from the meal she very religiously started eating poha. I was surprised, how come she did not like groundnuts. I asked Lakshmi and she could not control her smile, `her name is Mumal’, she replied. `She is an amazing child, very selective in eating. She will first eat poha and then she will relish groundnuts,

one by one’. Indeed, she did the same. After finishing the poha Mumal enjoyed every nut of the groundnut. It was amazing to see such sharp intelli-gence and liking in a rural girl of just 4 years old.

But who has set-up these Anganwadi Centres, I asked Lakshmi. These Centres are being run by Hindustan Zinc which is a company of Vedanta Group and these Centres are known as “Vedanta Bal Chetna Anganwadi Centres”. Lakshmi also informed that Hindustan Zinc has been running

1500 such Anganwadi Centres in Rajasthan under their CSR (cor-porate social responsibility) commitment and through this program 50,000 children are being attended from the deep rural areas.

How to ensure whether these children are getting proper nutrition and adequate meal, my mind was thinking. I questioned. Lakshmi explained, “there is a supervision team appointed by Hindustan Zinc to ensure the smooth running of the Anganwadi Centre. Further, Hin-dustan Zinc has also set-up ‘Village Empowerment Committees’ in every village, whose members are the parents of these children only, to monitor the functioning of the centre and suggest improvements.” While I was interacting with Lakshmi, I noticed a small girl pulling my kurta and asking me to eat some of her meal. I was just touched by her gesture. `She is Prerna’ Lakshmi told me. `A very naughty child who has already had her pohas and because her stomach is full, she is asking you to finish it off’. I smiled at her and questioned. Without uttering a word, she showed me her tummy which actually looked completely full. I could not stop laughing. I knew the memory of being with these children would travel with me a long way.

It was a strange feeling. The innocence of these children did not make me realize how the time was passing, and my heart was never allowing me to leave.

It is unexplainable how my heart felt when 40 children wished me a `Good Bye’ and asked me to come again. It was a joy that also brought some tears in my eyes. I wished if I could stay with them some time more. You call them Anganwadi Children, but I will recognize them as `Vedanta Sparrows’.

I decided to alter my program. I had come to visit the famous monuments of Rajasthan but now I am inclined to see the glimpse of development of rural people in Rajasthan.

My journey continues…

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TRIBUTE

1 3 c e n t r a l h a l l M A R C H 2 0 1 2

I was 10 years old when I first saw and met Smt. Indira Gandhi at Teen Murti House. The auspicious day was Chacha Nehru’s birthday on 14 November.On this day, in the morning, I told my father Sri

Lal Bahadur Shastri to take me to the Prime Minister’s house. My wish was full-filled by Babu ji when we reached there. The entire place and front lawn was full of children and people who had gathered there to wish

My mentor Former MP, Sunil Shastri writes about his mentor Some memories are so lasting and profound that its influence establishes a life-long bond. This holds true in the life of former MP, Sunil Shastri, who is influenced by the charisma of late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi - his mentor

Sunil Shastri, Former MP with Indira Gandhi and his

mother Lalita Shastri.

Lal Bahadur Shastri with Indira Gandhi.

Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. I could see Indira ji welcoming every guest warmly and taking care of children by offering them sweets. She was looking gracious and her affectionate smile was charming. This wonderful personality had captured me totally.

Years passed and Nehru ji was no more. My father took over as Primer Minister and Indira Ji became a Minister in the Cabinet. I would get an opportunity to see her quite often. But it became frequent after babu ji’s demise in Tashkent in January 1966.

Smt. Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister and I distinctly remember that she called on my mother Smt. Lalita Shastri to seek her blessings at 10, Janpath, the residence where we were living. I can never forget the affectionate touch when she caught hold of my hand and hugged me. That moment made me realize that I have her as, my mentor and guide.

There are numerous incidents and memories which I would like to mention on some other occasion. I would now like to conclude by paying tribute to her remarkable and epoch-making personality which left an impression not only on her countrymen but across the world. Her vision went far beyond her own nation and embraced the entire human race.

Sunil Shastri,

Q. Who inspired you to take up politics?

During my college days I was an active member of youth congress. After the death of our former PM Indira Gandhi, I took more interest and entered into main politics. She inspired me, she is like ‘Maa Durga’ to fight in any situation .And also my grandfather ’Nanasaheb’ who was a freedom fighter who followed the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and a true Gandhiwadi, inculcated and developed in me the feeling of patriotism and now it is almost twenty eight years.

Q. How do you manage your political life, family life and your interest in literary activities?

All women who are into political field sacrifice a lot many things. It is the same in my case too ‘kuch pane keliye kuch khona padta hai-...”Kabhi kisi ko mukkammal jahan nhi milta’ Kahi jameen to kahi asmaan nahi milta”. My husband is a businessman, and I have two sons, all of them are busy in their own work. Only during festive seasons we all gather together for celebration like Diwali, Holi and share our thoughts. And regarding my interest in literary activities, if I get time I surely pen some nice poetry or short stories but my busy work schedule is keeping me away for quite sometime.

Q. Kindly elaborate about your literary activities?

I am a renowned Hindi Poetess; I have many collections of poems, the theme of poems has always remained about our national integrity and goodwill. I wrote scripts and lyrics for many films like Gora Hat Jaa (about freedom struggle), Beenani hove to isi, and I have also participated in Kavi Sammelans. I still remember one poetry which was appreciated by Rajiv ji and Sonia ji on the occasion of birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi 19 Nov. “Bag wahi hai phool wahi hai lekin khushbu chali gayi, jisne jan man jita apne hi logo se chhali gayi hai “

Q. Which is your facourite holiday destination?

I like to go to Kashmir and Manali, also like to spend my holidays at my village where I can relish on home made food, like Dahi kadhi and Chawal.

Q. Your favorite movie?

I like art movies and now in today’s young generation movies the art part is missing and also the story. Remake of old films are much easier concept wise as well which doesn’t interest me much.

Q. Which is the one social cause you are deeply concerned about?

There are few social issues which prevail in our society, and I want to uproot them and do something for the betterment of the society. Women empowerment, clean drinking water and child labour. There should be proper education for women, because women always suffer from domestic violence, humiliation etc. I strongly feel women should get equal opportunities and reservation in Panchayat, Municipal, Nagar Nigam, local bodies and in Government jobs about 33% -50% reservations for their empowerment. There are lot of injustices in employment and

promotion, so transparency should be brought in this matter.

Q. Your take on youth and women power?

In today’s world only two powers rule and bring change in the mind set of the society – Youth power and women

power. On the road to globalization, India needs to adapt global vision, so there should be more and more representation of youngsters in every field, even in our Indian Parliament.

Q. What do you think abut Central Hall and the Constitution Club of India?

Central Hall is a very good magazine and it is very interesting as it shows the other side of the Parliamentarians and also I have been to the club and seen its state-of-the art facilities and services as well.

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Politics, Poetry & PositivityDr. Prabha Thakur (MP, Rajya Sabha) Traditional yet very much contemporary in attitude, Dr. Prabha Thakur, a multi-faceted woman is a strong advocate of youth and women power. She is one, who has successfully explored, lived and brought about a change in whatever issue she has touched and taken up. She shares her views with Central Hall Research Associates, Ekta Purohit and Farhana Yasmin

Central Hall is a very good and interesting magazine as it shows the other side of the Parliamentarians. I have also been to the club and seen its state-of-the art facilities.

A woman of strength gives the best of herself, and unlike popular belief

she need not be someone famous and known to the world. I have found exuberance in the life of a child because of the sole struggle of his mother. And though every mother-child relationship is special, Mrs. Deepa Ravindra Bhat is a step ahead.

How much quality time a mother can give her child in this 22nd century? 3, 4 or 5 hours a day but Deepa Bhat is an exception. Her son Niranjan was born with totally impaired hearing and was assured from all major doctors, hospitals and special schools that no help could reach out to him for leading a normal life like other children. Without losing hope, she arrived at the school run by parents association school for the special children.

At the center, Deepa realized that first she has to learn the special way of teaching the children who are with totally impaired hearing. She spent 18 to 20 hours in a day training Niranjan the basics of pronouncing Aaa… she has to keep his hands on her vocal chord to make him feel the vibration and understand that vibration is sound. It took nearly two months to make him pronounce that Aaaa… It took an enormous time and patience to make him understand the colour, sound and the meanings of that sound.

Now after years of undying effort and training, Niranjan is able to identify words and also speak with greater clarity than most children in his circumstances. But what gives immense joy to his mother and anyone else who converses with Niranjan, is his ability to

A Woman of SubstanceBy Dr. B. JayashreeMP, Rajya Sabha

rationalize and think critically. Today, Niranjan is attending the school for normal children.

Now Deepa is one of the dedicated mothers who will go all the way to help mothers in guiding them to train their wards who are with totally impaired hearing. Deepa has the credit to teach an illiterate mother who trained her son and now a qualified teacher to teach other children with totally impaired hearing. By doing this she has proved that home is the first school where a child can develop skills in building his/her life.

She is someone who may not be praised with national and international accolade, but she is the inspiration for every parent throughout the world, for her perseverance and willingness to give the one thing everyone is short of today. This wonderful woman Deepa deserves to be called “A Great Woman of India”.

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It is truly said that it is only a woman who can give birth to a new society, a new civilization by virtue of her biological capability, emotional strength, compassion and one who is selflessly giving. These qualities make a woman an incredible gift of nature. She is you and me and the millions teaming around. One just has to realise her potential.

Deepa Bhat with her son Niranjan

Daughters of NatureARTICLE


Tribute to tribal women by Kantilal Bhuriya, MP (Lok Sabha)

The tribal women folks owing to their upbringing, close proximity and attachment to the nature for their livelihood are rightly termed as the ‘Daughters of Nature’. They grow

up in the laps of nature and develop a symbiotic camaraderie with the forests and everything in it. The relationship of tribal women with the nature is a benchmark for all others to follow. It is a bond from birth to death helping each other to sustain everyday challenges. Women protect forests and they feed the family from the forest products. It is the same philosophy which guided the Forests Rights legislation brought by the Congress lead United Progressive Alliance government.

One of the tangible indicator of nation’s growth is the well-being and status population of the country, said our late prime minister smt Indira Gandhi. Madhya Pradesh holds a special place when we ponder into the development statistics of the tribal community in the country. Even after the carving out of the state of Chhattisgarh in the year 2000, the state continues to have one of the highest numbers of tribals. The initiatives taken during the

regime of Smt Gandhi proved a landmark for the development of the tribal population in the region like that of the rest of the country. It is a well known fact that she as the Prime Minister ensured that the schemes and policies of the government are tailor-made as per the requirements of the needy population like that of the Schedule Tribes.

Today, the state is left with 1.22 crore population of tribals which accounts for a substantial 21 per cent of the state’s population. A special feature in the development initiatives practiced in the state is that the it has the centrally funded Tribal Research and Development Institute which formulates and suggests policy initiatives for development of the population and hence it helps to have a more focused approach. The increased representation of women in the Panchayati Raj institutions in the tribal areas have helped substantially for the right delivery of the schemes and facilities to the needy tribal population. Today, more and more women are participating effectively in the running of local bodies and is a encouraging trend for the nation’s polity as well. Another interesting factor which has contributed to the development in these region are the increased number of Self Help Groups (SHGs) which are solely operated by women. Another factor which is helping to impart a renewed zeal in women in this region is the increased focus on art, craft and local music. Women have formed themselves in small troupes and have earned laurels in different forums.

In the coming days, as more and more women venture out in higher streams of education and prove their mettle in governance, I am sure the world would be able to see more might and talent of the tribal wealth of our nation. We are gifted with many women leadership from this region and there are many who are getting trained in the local bodies. Former MP Jamuna Devi who rose to become deputy Chief Minister of the state, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Urmila Singh and MP Rajesh Nandini Singh are some of the names in the political horizon the country and many more young leadership are in the making. A recent conclave called by Congress president Sonia Gandhi for the tribal women leaders is in an indicator of the fact that tribal women leadership is in focus and have many more milestones to be achieved.

First Rajendra Awasthi Memorial LectureJournalism in Today’s ContextFebruary 4, 2012 ; Deputy Speaker Hall

Author’s Guild of India (Organization of all Indian language writers) conducted the ‘First Rajendra Awasthi Memorial Lecture’ at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The topic of the lecture was ‘Challenges faced by editors in the present scenario’. On this occasion all the Editor -in chiefs of newspapers like Hindustan, Kadambini and Nandan and senior journalist Shashi Shekhar were the main speakers at the event. Senior politician and former Governor Dr. Bhishma Narayan Singh was the chief guest at the programme, and the Chairperson was Dr. Sudhish Pachori, Dean (Colleges) Delhi University. Many other literary persons, lecturers from Delhi University and journalists attended the lecture.

Shashi Shekhar gave a tribute by a speech saying that the remarkable contribution and devotion by Rajendra Awasthi to the literary society and journalism was simply commendable and priceless. He was longing to find out young talent and give them opportunities to develop. The most important challenge for an editor is to fulfill interest and the requirement of his/her readers. Further, he said there is a never-ending importance for print media because it has its own base and utility. There is nothing

wrong in being a professional journalist because this is the era of professionalism. Now the time has changed, there is no doubt that Hindi journalism has developed and has a great future.

Former Governor Dr. Bhishma Narayan Singh said, “during this period of changes it is too difficult and challenging for editors to maintain the value and recognition of journalism”.

“A country in which 55% of population are youngsters and who like to read and write in a modern way, it is a challenging task to publish newspaper which takes care of their sentiments”, said Dr. Sudhish Pachori, Dean (Colleges) Delhi University. He added that “if we talk about the present scenario people are opportunists, day by day we change our vehicle, mobile and clothes but, we are not ready to change our thoughts”.

Dr. S.S Awasthi General Secretary of Authors Guild of India said, “we can see two phases of journalism in India. The first phase was born during Independence, the phase when journalists had played an important role in freedom struggle. However, now it has changed to a profession from a mission”.

Guests at the First Rajendra Awasthi Memorial Lecture

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Book Release“Electoral Reforms are the Need of the Day” February 9, 2012; Deputy Speaker Hall

A book release function was organized by the Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India (for Proportional Representation System) at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. It was attended by over 300 delegates from across the country. A short speech was delivered by the Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi at the function. He said that Electoral Reforms are the need of the day. ‘It’s high time that we looked into the matter seriously and brought in the essential shifts and changes’, while releasing a policy document on “Proportionate Electoral System”.

Earlier, M. C. Raj, the National Convener of CERI introduced the policy document. He said that CERI had come a long way since its formation in 2008. Prior to the formation of CERI substantial research was done in most countries with multi-party system and coalition politics has proved to be the best one to provide better representation of the voters and also to provide representation of the under-represented.

In October, 2011, CERI organized a three-day workshop of international experts in Berlin which turned to be the basis of this document. This document proposes 70% of elections under PES through party list system and 30% of direct elections based on the

current First Past the Post (FPTP) system. In today’s electoral patterns majority is understood to be the one who gains more votes. It is not understood as a process

that gains more than 50% of votes. Further, the percentage of votes gained by the part is not as same with that of the percentage of seats gained.

K. J. Rao the former adviser to the CEC said, “today, the biggest difficulty is providing fair and stable governance. Every system has its advantages and disadvantages. Right from late 60s the Election Commission had been placing requests before the governments on Electoral Reforms. We need to generate larger debate on these aspects as there is an urgency to change the current format. PES could be one better option, which needs to be studied and if possible applied”.

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Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India (CERI)

“Aamcho Bastar” – the novel is based on the past and present scenario of Bastar district of (Chhattisgarh), this novel was released by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh at Constitution Club of India. The author of the novel is Rajiv Ranjan Prasad. The program was presided by renowned lecturer Dr. Prem Janmaejay, the main speaker of the program was senior journalist N.K. Singh. Girish Pankaj, Sharad Chandra Goud, Pankaj Jha and many more were present at the event. On this occasion Dr. Raman Singh said, “this was a very good step taken by the writer which shows us reality and problems of ‘Bastar’”. Further, he said that after reading this novel intellectualist and the common reader can feel a difference and positivity about this place ‘Bastar’. “The book is very

unique and gives the reader an experience of real life”, said senior journalist N.K. Singh. Famous Lecturer, Dr. Prem Janmaaejay said, “in this novel

there are many good poems, stories and short stories”. At the end of event, writer Rajeev Ranjan Prasad gave the vote of thanks.

Book Release “Aamcho Bastar”February 15, 2012; Deputy Chairman

Hall

Chief Minister of Chattisgarh, Dr. Raman Singh (Right)

at the book release

On February 3rd PWESCR (Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) in partnership with Centre for Development Alternatives (CFDA), National Conference of Dalit Organizations (NACDOR) and Centre for Equity Studies (CES), hosted a dialogue on Inclusive Growth with Dignity and Human Rights, at the Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

This is the ongoing question in current policy discourses in context of the 12th five year plan approach paper, titled Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth: An Approach to the Twelfth Five Year Plan.

Voices of the destitute and socially and economically marginalized groups including the dalits and women challenged the inclusion of dignity and human rights in India’s growth model. Ashok Bharti of the National Confederation of Dalit Organizations, Farah Naqvi of the National Advisory Council, and Harsh Mander of the Center for Equity Studies shared their experiences. The conversation was moderated by Barbara Phillips, eminent civil rights lawyer from the US.

Feminist economists Indira Hirway and Devaki Jain illustrated India’s policy approach to sustainable and

inclusive growth. Questions of dignity and human rights were raised. Virginia Bras Gomes, former member of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, moderated the function.

The event ended with the release of the report Dignity and Human Rights: The Missing Dialogue? By Dr. Sayeeda Hameed, member of the Planning Commission.

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Barbara Y. Phillips (Left) and Dr. Sayeeda Hameed (Right)

Cancer Awareness Programme Sensitizing about CancerFebruary 1,2012; Deputy Chairman Hall

A memorial speech was delivered and cancer awareness program was conducted at the Deputy Chairman Hall of Constitution Club of India on the occasion of death anniversary of Choudhury. Ranvir Singh Hooda. The program was organized by Indian Institute of Human Studies and State Bank of India.

Cancer Awareness ProgrammeIndian Institute of Human Studies &State Bank of India

Book Release The Big Question ‘Inclusiveness’February 3, 2012; Deputy Chairman Hall

A meeting was held with representatives of service associations, NGOs and civil society on welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs). Dignitaries present at the program were: Shri Mukul Wasnik, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. P.L Punia Hon’ble Chairman (NCSC) and Member of Parliament, Dr. Raj Kumar Verka, Hon’ble Vice Chairman (NCSC), Smt. Latha Priya Kumar Hon’ble Member (NCSC), Dr. Shyam Agarwal, Secretary, Shri Raju Parmer Hon’ble Member (NCSC), Shri M. Shivanna Hon’ble Member (NCSC), and Shri T.Theethan Joint Secretary (NCSC). The program mainly consisted of a few presentations made by the Members on topics like Atrocities & PCR, Service Safeguard and Economic & Social Development.

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National Commission on Scheduled CasteEmpowering the less fortunateDecember 22, 2011; Speaker Hall

‘Qaid Mein Azad Kalam’ – the book written by life convict and the former MP Anand Mohan was released at Constitution Club of India. The book was launched by former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Jaswant Singh. The book has collection of poems, depicting the pain and anguish of persons in the country. The meeting was attended by many important political personalities. While releasing the book Shri Jaswant Singh pointed out that corruption would not be eliminated from the country unless tendency of corruption “is not wiped out“.

The meeting was presided over by noted journalist, Ram Bahadur Rai, said that collection of poems, written by Anand Mohan in the jail “reflects echo of change in the present system and state of affairs in the country”. The BJP leader and the former Union Minister Sanjay Paswan said that Bihar “is in need of revolutionary leader like Anand Mohan. The national spokesperson of the BJP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, expressed surprise that those who should have been out in politics were languishing in jails.

Former MP and Wife of Anand Mohan, Lovely Anand also gave a speech on the occasion. The occasion was also attended by many politicians from different spectrum of politics including former Bihar Minister Ekhlakh Ahmed, Former Union Minister Dasai Chaudhury, RJD MP Ranjniti Prasad, Former MP and RJD leader Vijay Krishna.

Book Release “Qaid Mein Azad Kalam”February 23, 2012; Speaker hall Left to RIght: Lovely Anand, Former MP, Jaswant

Singh, MP and Rajiv Pratap Rudy, MP

Mukul Wasnik, Union MInister of Justice and Empowerment and Dr. Rajkumar Verka, Vice Chairman, NCSC, at the function.

P.L Punia, MP and Chairman of NCSC

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The under representation and non-participation of marginalized women in local governance is very distinct. Faced by numerous barriers dalit women are excluded from decision-making. Experiencing multiple layers of exploitation based on structures of caste and patriarchy the dalit women are often misused as nominal candidates and fall to access the real political power. The event National Public hearing dalit women elected representative-from victimhood to power, from silence to assertion was held at Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg New Delhi. The event was organized by All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch (AIDMAM), National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) and SWADHIKAR. The program started with a welcome speech and opening remark, an inaugural address by Dr. Syeda Hameed (Member

“There are still many stereotypes in the society which I am struggling to overcome to establish myself as a local leadership alternative for the society. I understand that the struggle is long but I am committed to it” One of the Dalit Sarpanch Representative from Sultanpur village, UP shared her experiences with Central Hall in winning stereotype women candidature.

National Public Hearing of Dalit Women Elected Representatives Quest for rights and justice February 7, 2012; Deputy Chairman

Hall

Planning Commission). The program aims at highlighting the issues and injustices faced by the dalit women, and also help in strengthening local governance for improves access to justice. Improving access to Justice through National Commission for Women (NCW).Presentations were given: AIDMAM engagement with dalit women leaders in panchayat also, many case presentations were given to highlight challenges and success stories.

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