Samarthan has brought out Report Cards on a variety of services intended for the poor. Report cards are participatory surveys which provide perceptual information on the quality, adequacy and efficiency of public services. It summarises the process, the roadblocks and recommendations. It is an advocacy document as well as an instrument to promote accountability in the governance of these programmes.
Report Card on Social Security:
According to a survey by the Panchayat and Social Justice Department, the state has a population of 9,11,082 destitutes. The central and state governments have launched a variety of schemes to provide regular financial assistance to various categories of the destitutes. However, the benefits often do not reach the needy because of lack of accountability of local administration and low dergress of participation from the citizen and community organization. The detailed report can be accessed at this link.
1. Report Card on Primary Education in Madhya Pradesh
2. Report Card on Social Security in Madhya Pradesh
School Management Committee re-asserted to appoint guest teachers in the village Primary School
For the past one year, Samarthan has been working to strengthen the members of School Management Committee in five Panchayats of Datiya district. In the process, nearly 35 members including four teachers received the training on “The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009” on 22nd October which made them aware about their …→Read More
Report Card : Primary Education in Madhya Pradesh
Samarthan has conducted report card study on primary education in 3 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Lack of proper arrangements for cleanliness and sanitation is one of the deterring concerns for the children attending school. Children, despite availability of funds for the purpose, are performing these functions. It is discomforting for children to use filthy washrooms. …→Read More