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Social watch process would be the key agenda setter for the government. It will redefine the politics of knowledge, and usher in a new dynamics in the process and quality of governance. It will reclaim the process of governance to the people at various levels -national, state, and panchayat.
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| State level consultations were organised for detailing out a strategy and determining various roles to be played by Civil Society Organisations in the Social watch process as well as taking forward the Wada Na Todo Campaign at the state level . These NGO networks are already working towards similar goals and themes. These networks would play vital role in taking forward the campaign and prioritise goals for the states. In each state, the anchor organisations will take the responsibility of co-ordinating with other NGOs of the state. The strategy which emerged out of consultations held in Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh), Patna(Bihar),Hyderabad(Andhra Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh), Raipur(Chhattisgarh) , Bhubneswar(Orissa) and Thiruvanantpuram(Kerala) would attempt to influence the policy domain, the Courts and institutions of local self-government. . One of the common consensus which emerged from all these meetings was that the Social Watch process and the MDG Goals will have to be linked to the local issues. This will enable the citizens to own the social watch process and question the government about the promises and what actually has been delivered.
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Name of the lead organisation with contact person; Address, mail id, phone, fax, etc. |
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| TAMILNADU |
Fr. Manu Alphonso
Social Watch - Tamilnadu
202, Chitra Avenue Shopping Inn
9, Choolaimedu High Road
Chennai - 600094
Phone: 044-23746044,
E-mail: manu50@mdu.vsnl.net |
TN SW is the result of over 9 long years of experiences of the Tamilnadu People's Forum for Social Development (TNPFSD) which was initiated by the following state based networks / organizations:
All India Catholic University Federation(AICUF) Chennai,
ARUNODAYA Chennai,
Association of Rural Education and Development Service (AREDS) Karur,
CEDA TRUST Dindigul,
Centre for Development and Women's Studies (CDAWS) Chennai,
Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) Chennai,
Initiatives: Women in Development(IWID) Chennai, Institute of Development Education Action Studies (IDEAS) Madurai,
ISLAND TRUST Kothagiri,
Joint Council for Tribal Associations (JCTA) Trichy, Legal Resources for Social Action (LRSA) Chengalpatu,
MALARAGAM Chennai,
People's Education for Action and Liberation (PEAL) Madurai,
People's Watch Tamilnadu (PW-TN) Madurai, Society for Integrated Rural Development (SIRD) Madurai,
Social Need Education and Human Awareness (SNEHA) Nagapattinam,
Mr. I. Paulraj Madurai.
TN SW is now a state level Research-cum-Resource Centre in Chennai. |
TN SW (Tamilnadu Forum) identified budget analysis and advocacy as a central tool in monitoring public policy perspectives of the Government. Its TN Social Development Report 2000, White Papers and Black Truths and other research publications have been well received by the civil society, media and policy makers.
TN SW is now in the process of serious interaction with civil society groups from the states of Gujarat (Earthquake, 2001) and Orissa (Super Cyclone, 1999) towards establishing an independent Disaster Watch' in the country.
Meanwhile efforts are on to prepare a model Relief Code and a Disaster Management Act for public debate and lobbying with the State Government. (TNPFSD). Dr. Kurien C.T (former Director MIDS),
Mr. Christudoss Gandhi, Secretary Social Reforms, GoTN,
Prof. G. Palanithurai, HoD, Panchayati Raj, Gandhigram University, Dindigul,
Mr. V.Y.Yegnaraman, Consumer Protection Council,
Ms. Rajani Murthy, IFAD Consultant
Mr. John Joseph, State Resource Centre,
Mr. Thomas Jeyaraj, CACL-TN,
Dr. Thangaraj, MIDS,
Ms. V. Geetha,
Mr. Michael Nayagam,
Mr. B. Suresh,
Prof. Suryanarayan, University of Madras,
Prof. Shanmuga Velayutham, TN Forces,
Mr. Balakrishnan, TN Primary School Improvement Campaign,
UNICEF Field Office for TN and Kerala,
Peace Trust Research Office,
Tamilnadu Environment Council, Dindigul,
CEHAT, Mumbai,
Indian Council for Child Welfare, |
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Mr. Rama Rao / Ms. Rekha Pappu
Centre for World Solidarity
# 12-13-438, Street No. 1, Tarnaka
Secunderabad 500017
Phone: 040-27018257, 27007906
E-mail: ramarao@cwsy.org |
The report : Rekha Pappu - CWS, M. Thimma Reddy - CEC, M.V. Ramachandrudu WASSAN, A.P. Ranga Rao AP Medical and Health Services.
The process : R. Akhileshwari, Ali Asghar (COVA), Javed Alam, Paul Divakar, K.S. Gopal (CEC), Mazhar Hussain (COVA), M. Lakshmaiah, D.R.M.Mandal, Rama Melkote, S.D.J.M. Prasad (SAKSHI), Srikrishnadeva Rao, K. Rama Rao and M.V. Shastri (CWS) and Kodand Ram Reddy |
The first AP SW report has been published which reflects on Primary and Higher education, (equity concerns) Health status, (hunger and scarcity) food security, availability of water and related issues. |
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Ms. Berna Lysa John
YUVA
53/52, Nare Park Municipal School Parel
Mumbai - 400012
022-24116393 94, 27560980/90
E-mail: lysa.john@yuvaindia.org |
YUVA - Mumbai, Vikas Sahyog Pratisthan, (130/1040, Motilal Nagar 1, Goregaon, Mumbai - 400104) and NCAS, Pune have taken the initial lead but is likely to involve more organizations |
The concept has been initiated at the Maharashtra Social Forum gathering in Ahmednagar but a more extensive meeting and identifying potential players and issues to be taken up in the process is yet to held.
Much of the efforts were stalled by the Mumbai floods. |
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Mr. Krishna Kumar
CECOEDECON
F-159-160, Sitapura Institutional Area
Jaipur
Phone: 0141 2771488, 3094834-35
E-mail: ceceodecon@indiatimes.com |
A core group is yet to be formed. |
The release of the report was done in Jaipur by Shri. Bhairon Singh Shekawat, Hon'ble Vice President of India. However a civil society consultation alongwith introducing the process and identification of issues is yet to be done.
CARE(I) has shown interest in liasoning with the SW process in Rajasthan to help take forward the process.
The Rajasthan SW report preparation has started . |
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BIHAR |
Mr. Kishore Kumar
APWAD
G-82, PC Colony
Kankar Bagh
Patna-20
Phone: 09934699957
E-mail: kumarkishore510@yahoo.com , apwad@hotmail.com |
Initially APWAD, PUCL Bihar, Bihar Pradesh Lok Samiti, Skhiyaro and AICCTU (however it is likely to be expanded).
As part of networking, the Core group of Social Watch Bihar will seek coooperation with other networks extending best cooperation for realising national/millennium developmental goals that are socially equitable and ecologically sustainable . |
Initial consultation has been done with civil society groups. Issues which have been identified are:
The performance of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad and effectiveness of operations,
Performance of the state High Courts and District Courts justice delivery time frame analysis and future directions, Disaster management, disaster preparedness planning (flood and drought),
Development policy of the state processes, timelines, budgetary allocation, resource use and peoples' participation,
Assessment of human rights with reference to the rights of Dalits / Adivasis / Women and steps taken to protect their rights,
Status of health delivery system with reference to access, sufficiency and demand of the health services,
Status of (primary) education in the state and access, Access to sustainable livelihoods,
Panchayati Raj (local self governance) institutions , performance and mechanisms of empowerment .Update on the devolutions of power to the Panchayat Raj institutions and its participation in the planning, implementation and management of the development programmes,
Monitoring mechanisms within the Government system like Lok Ayukta, State Vigilance Commission etc., Budget analysis, balance of payments, debt service patterns, budget utilization patterns |
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Mr. Kishore Kumar
APWAD
B-17, Shyamli Colony
Doranda
Ranchi 02
Phone: 0651 2412746
0993438529
Email: kumarkishore510@yahoo.com
rnr_apwad@yahoo.co.uk |
Kumar Kishore APWAD, Aloka IPTA, Palash Bhushan Chatterjee Agragati, Ramgarh Cantt., A.K. Singh SPAR, Ranchi, Dr. R. Sharan, Director, Centre of Plant Engineers, CARE(I) Jharkhand unit, Shakeelur Rahman Gene Campaign, Ranchi (however it is likely to be expanded). |
Forest & land policy, Effectiveness of Government sponsored social development and other programmes, Health and Nutrition, Agriculture policy and policy related to biodiversity conservation, Education, Illegal mining. |
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Mr. Jagadananda / Ms. Geetanjali Jena,
CYSD
E-1, Institutional Area
Gangadhar Meher Marg
Bhubaneswar-751 013
Phone: 0674-2300983, 2301725
09437061226
Website ; www.cysd.org
E-mail: cysdbbsr@sancharnet.in , jagada@cysd.org , gita@cysd.org |
Core group yet to set up. |
No initiation of the process and release of report so far although there have been some attempts to translate the executive summary of the report in Oriya for wider dissemination. |
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Mr. Diwakar Bhatt
UPVAN
10, Satyalok Colony,
Sitapur Road Mohibullapur
Lucknow-226 021
Phone: 0522-2361563, 2732267
E-mail: info@upvan.org |
Uttar Pradesh Voluntary Action Network (UPVAN) is facilitating the process in the state.
UPVAN is a broad based state level network of 226 active and dynamic voluntary organizations spread over 52 Districts in U.P
Dr. Neelam Singh Chairperson, UPVAN
Mr Ashok Singh Secretary, UPVAN
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The Uttar Pradesh Social Watch Report 2006 Realizing Rights: Demanding Government Accountability for Change was released on 25 th August 06.The report covers two thematic areas: Status of Girl Child Education & Primary Health Care.
With the purpose of depicting grassroot realities, the report entails a survey of over 500 Gram Panchayats in the state. It critically appraises the role played by institutions of governance in Universalizing Primary Education & access to Health Care
Following rights based approach; it upholds effective community engagement and good governance as prerequisites in actualizing the Right to Education & Health for All.
The report has been widely disseminated and has received much attention from the concerned Government Departments, the media and civil society in the state.
SW plans to start a civil society consultation process with rights based networks /groups active in the state for issue identification and cooperation in preparation of the U.P Social Watch Report 07. |
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar
SAMARTHAN- Centre for Development Support
Plot No. 36, Green Avenue, Chuna
Bhatti
Kolar Road
Bhopal-462 016
Phone: 0755-2467625, 2420918
09425166760
E-mail: y_kumar003@yahoo.co.in |
During the initial consultation the following organizations agreed to take responsibilities:
Amhit Vikas Samaj Sevi Sansthan - Chhattarpur, URO Bhopal, Santosh Dwivedi Bhopal, Brass Bhind, Shagun Chhattarpur, Omprakash Balaghat, Public Development Centre Bhind, Gramin Vikas Mandal Balaghat, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Anupama Education Society Satna, Kriti Rajgarh. |
Primary Education, Reproductive Health
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Mr. Amitabh Behar
NCAS
Serenity Complex
Ramnagar Colony
Pashan
Pune-411 021
Phone: 020-22952003, 22952004
09822846258
E-mail: amitabh@ncasindia.org , ncas@vsnl.com |
Please refer to YUVA. |
Conducted the release of the Marathi edition of Social Watch India 2004 report (executive summary) in Mumbai in a press conference with review of the report |
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Mr. Biplab Halim / Mr. Raju Mukherjee
IMSE Forum of Voluntary Organizations
195, Jodhpur Park
Kolkata-700 068
Phone: 033-24732740, 24836491
09831124736
E-mail: bipimse@cal.vsnl.net.in |
Sri Biplab Halim, IMSE,
Dr. Debashis Bakshi, IRIIM,
Sri Raju Mukherjee, FORUM,
Dr. Ujjaini Halim, FIAN, West Bengal , Sri Satyabrata Choudhory, NSCF,
Sri Sudhir Chatterjee, AICMED,
Sri Manabendra Mondal, SLARTC
Sri Debaprasad Lahiri, VGSOAPK
Sri Saktiman Ghosh, Hawkers Sangram Committee |
Health, Food Security, Land Reform, Local Self Government, Education, Judiciary
Criminalisation of Politics |
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Mr. Gouridasan Nair / Prof. Ekbal
Kerala Social Watch
D-115, Nandini Garden , West Fort
Trivandrum
Mobile : 09847061092
E-mail: gouridasan@yahoo.com |
Core group yet to be set up. |
Process has been initiated through a civil society consultation and release of the SW 2004 report. Broadbasing and issue identification yet to be done by introducing the concept to a larger group. |
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Dr. H. Sudarshan / Ms. Sindhu Naik / Prof. Dwarki
Rejuvenate India Movement (RIM)
Karnataka Lokayukt
M.S. Building , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Veedhi
Bangalore-560 001
Phone: 080-22257487 Extn. 208
Mobile : 09448277487
E-mail: sindhunaik@eth.net , hsudarshan@vsnl.net |
Ms. Sindhu Naik (Convenor), Mr. Rangarajan and Prof. Dwarki (RIM), Mr. Anand from Kria Katte, Dr. Mahendra from CDF, representatives from CRT, CIVIC, SAFE and CACL.(to be expanded). |
The first report of the Karnataka Social Watch process will focus primarily on the existing social movements in the state and from then will identify specific issues affecting the state for successive issues. This will help summarize all present efforts and activities of social and citizens' movement.
Resources to be mobilised to support the process. |
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Mr. Lalit Surjan / Mr. Gautam Bandopadhyay
Mayaram Surjan Foundation / Gramin Yuva Abhikram
Ramsagar Para Layout /
Deshbandhu Complex /
Raipur 492001 /
Phone: 09827141800 / 09826171304
E-mail: lalitsurjan@dailydeshbandhu.com , lalitsurjan@yahoo.com / gautamraipur@rediffmail.com |
NCAS Chhattisgarh, PRIA C'garh, Samarthan C'garh, Mayaram Surjan Foundation, Nadi Ghati Morcha, Chhattisgarh Action Research Team, Dalit Study Circle, VHAI C'garh, Chhattisgarh State Health Resource Centre. |
Water (privatisation of river policy), Education, Health, NGO Perspective, Vidhan Sabha, Agriculture, High Court, Industry, Panchayati Raj, Human Rights, Environment.
Status: Secondary data on Vidhan Sabha collected. Report preparation work in progress.
Initial support of Rs. 80,000 has been extended from CYSD. Will look for other sources of funding to support the process. |
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