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Review of Panchayat Knowledge Centre, Sushasini Review of Panchayat Knowledge Centre, Sushasini. December 2006 – December 2008. Acknowledgements We would like to thank Ms Sushma Iyengar and Ms Lata Sachde for giving us this opportunity to review the work of the Panchayat Knowledge Centre, Sushasini. This review was possible only due to the whole hearted support of the Sushasini team who provided their time, energy and insights to analyze the programme. The review provided us an opportunity to interact with women elected representatives and members of the KMVS Mahila Sangathans. The energy of Mahila Manch members, the women sarpanchs and ward members in the Panchayats to struggle for justice and due recognition makes us optimistic that change is possible. Interacting with significant men in the system was a learning experience demonstrating change in gender attitudes. The programme review was carried out jointly by Ms. Nandini Narula and Rukmini Rao. The financial review was carried out by Ms. Nandini Narula. Dr. V Rukmini Rao [email protected] 2 Index Executive Summary 4 1. Background 7 1.1 KMVS 7 1.2 Sushasini – Panchayat Knowledge Centre 8 1.3 Terms of Reference (TOR) for Current Review 9 2. Methodology 10 3. Programme Review – Strengthening Elected Women Leaders 11 Outreach 11 3.1 Facilitate formation of Mahila Manch of all elected women 12 leaders at Taluk and District Level 3.2 Promote Village Development 16 3.3 Create a Learning Environment 21 3.4 Panchayat Information Centers 23 3.5 Advocacy Issues taken up 26 3.6 Sensitizing Voluntary Organizations in Kutch to promote local 29 self governance and the critical role of Panchayats 3.7 Sushasini and its relationship with Sangathans 32 3.8 How others see elected women representatives 34 4. Overview of the Results 35 4.1 Relevance 35 4.2 Efficiency and Efficacy 36 4.3 KMVS mandate to work with elected women representatives 37 4.4 The Semi-Autonomous Form of Sushasini 38 4.5 Suitability of Paul Hamlyn Foundation as a donor to the 38 Programme 5. Comments on Future Plans and Recommendations 38 Part II 43 Financial Report 43 Annexure Annexure I: Terms of Reference 47 Annexure II: List of People Met 50 Annexure III: Itenary 56 Annexure IV: List of Documents Referred 58 Annexure V: Lecture Series 59 Glossary 61 3 Executive Summary Background Sushasini the Panchayat Knowledge Centre within KMVS was set up to build the capacities of elected women representatives in Kutch. Originating as an action plan to promote women in governance structures after the UN Conference on women, held in Beijing in 1995, KMVS has anchored the current programme within the framework of supporting sangathans and social justice agenda. The programme to promote women centered good governance is supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation with a grant of Rs. 70,72,032 for the period January 2007 to December 2009. Ms. Nandini Narula and Dr. V Rukmini Rao were contracted to review the programme with a view to plan for the next phase. Terms of Reference The objectives of the Review are: To assess the approaches of Sushasini and its relevance to accomplish the objectives Suggest changes in direction if necessary Assess current positioning of Sushasini to empower women in Panchayats to strengthen local governance Make recommendations for future course of action The review was carried out in May – June 2009, with preparatory work carried out in April and field work carried out from 11th May to 16th May 2009. Methodology A participatory approach was used during the review. Women Sarpanchs, elected women representatives, male political leaders and KMVS supported groups, NGOs and Sangathans were met. Individual interviews, focus group discussions and small group discussions in a workshop mode were utilized to gather data and create a meaningful dialogue. More than 137 people were met during the review. 4 Main Findings The programme has developed a wide outreach, with Sushasini working directly in a total of 163 villages in six blocks of Anjar, Mandvi, Nakhatrana, Bhuj, Abdasa and Mundra. In collaboration with nine partners it has reached out to 596 villages. In addition it is networking with state and national level NGOs to take up issues to further deepen democratic functioning by giving marginalized women a voice. Sushasini has created a platform at block level for women representatives in six blocks. This has enabled women to meet regularly, share ideas, success stories and learn from each other. The block level platform have made women representatives visible in the political arena and has given them an improved status vis-à-vis the bureaucracy. Regular manch meetings have created a learning environment with inputs provided on a variety of developmental issues. District level manch is in the process of being formed. Women Manch members have become more sensitive to the poorest sections and are willing to take on the challenge of creating a public space for themselves. By forming Panchayat Information Centers the women representatives have supported more than 2000 individuals to access their rights. The focus has rightly shifted from providing information passively, to help individuals actively. Information and support is provided for a variety of issues including accessing Ration Cards, disability care and protection from domestic violence. The Panchayat information centre has led to the strengthening of networks of women elected members. The lecture series organized by Sushasini widely attended by local common unity has created on impact among the public, with women gaining recognition in public life. In addition to collective strength being demonstrated, individual women sarpanch have reached out to women to help them solve their problems. Interventions to stop domestic violence and bring rapists to justice are some of the important interventions. Sushasini‟s work with NGO partners has been of mutual benefit. Outreach has increased, learning is systematized and the possibility for village level planning established through SETUS efforts at micro-planning. The WGWLO has worked together with Sushasini to 5 promote equal land rights for women. However much remains to be done to promote livelihood rights. A number of advocacy issues were taken up related to creating a public space for women. As a result the women representatives will be provided a separate building to run the PIC in Mundra and this is likely to be emulated in other districts. A demand to organize training of women representatives in their own district rather than Gandhi Nagar has been made. This is being processed. More importantly several people oriented advocacy initiatives have borne fruit. With Sushasini support, five villages have gained recognition as revenue villages in Lakhpat where people were termed encroachers. Equal land rights for women are being advocated throughout the region. Recommendations The programme design was suitable for the current level of development of elected women members. The interventions have helped them to organize at block level, and support vulnerable and below poverty line families to access their rights. Networking with like minded NGOs has led to deepening the understanding of how to work in the future to increase participation of women and develop village based micro plans. In the next phase there is a clear need to push forward on issues related to livelihoods utilizing NREGA, advocate for institutionalize reforms within the Panchayat system and deepen modes of good governance through advocacy. 6 1. Background 1.1 KMVS The Kutch Mahila Vikas Sanghatan (KMVS) set up in 1989 is a dynamic and evolving organization. The original founders were aware of the need to combine economic development with gender justice, particularly to address violence against women which is widely prevalent in the area. “Starting with the organization of craft women it has evolved into an organization looking at “handicrafts, credit and savings, health, education, Natural Resource Management and capacity building of Mahila Sarpanches.” With Support from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, KMVS has decentralized its activities, helping mahila mandals at the village levels to grow into Taluk (Block) level Sangathans – The federations of the Mahila Mandals are now registered as independent bodies that have established their own specific identity and capacity to work on issues of gender transformation. Each Sanghatan has a member on the KMVS governing Board along with three state officials and two representatives from Janvikas. The Sangathans comprise multi- ethnic and religious communities. Most of the members are vulnerable to socio-economic and environmental shocks, such as loosing grazing lands to industry, drought etc. The four Sangathans are based in Abdasa, Nakhatrana, Mundra and Pacham Blocks. Knowledge centers have been set up by KMVS to provide specific skills and services to the Sangathans. These centres are the Knowledge centre for Media, Panchayat center Shushasini to provide support to women in Panchayats, Qasab the handicraft support centre, and Hriday providing capacity building support to human resources towards reducing gender discrimination and strengthening organizations working for development. The centers in turn are networked at the state and national level. Other centers promote savings and credit support; provide legal aid and health and environment education. The organogram of KMVS below highlights its structure. 7 Sangathans Knowledge Centers Drishti Media Gov Abdasa Bodya of Sangathan Governing HIDRC Traini Cr. Crop Board janvikas ng Registered as Credit Cooperative PAN Gov Saiyeere Jo Board Sangathan Unnati i Secretariat S&C Registered as Trust and Society Admin and Finance Gov Ujjas Liasoning Network Kushal Manch Board Mahila Coor Legal Sangathan Registered as Trust and Society CSJ Env Adv Pacham Com Sangathan Sahjeevan Healt Not Registered h Support extended Khadir Craft Pr. to Abhiyan BST Gr Network Media Organizations and CRC other Kutch based NGOs and groups 1.2 Sushasini – Panchayat Knowledge Centre The origin of Sushasini can be traced to the UN conference on women held at Beijing in 1995.
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