Maharashtra

Lessons from Practice

Altruistic Provision of Education & Healthcare: Lok Biradari Prakalp, Hemalkasa, Maharashtra

  • December 13, 2023

It is noted in India that ST families with a literate head of the household have a significantly lesser chance of being below the poverty line. Similarly, even a few years of school education may enhance the chances of getting rural non-farm employment which has a notably higher wage rate than agricultural work.
Lessons from Practice

Creating Leaders from Poor and Marginalised Social Groups (Part 2)

  • December 13, 2022

Women need to understand the deep-rooted social ideas that make them dependent on their husbands. They need to be prepared like everyone else and view education and employment as the main basis for their personal, financial and social security (and then see marriage as a possible relationship between two equal human beings).
Lessons from Practice

Creating Leaders from Poor and Marginalised Social Groups (Part 1)

  • December 1, 2022

Almost all of these fellows came not only from poor families and marginalised groups but also from difficult and/or disabling circumstances. Most of them had encountered different forms of discrimination. Girls and women have faced sexual harassment and violence in their social contexts. Social life was highly restricted for most of these women. The GLDP has enhanced their capabilities along multiple dimensions.
Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic: Maharashtra – Civil Society Response and Challenges Ahead

  • May 27, 2020

The state government’s plans did not take cognisance of the realities of the frontline workers, especially the care workers, despite them being assigned with vital roles. The limited preparedness of the government in ensuring sustenance to lakhs of migrants and homeless in terms of food, healthcare facilities and shelter homes is notable in this regard. Even before the government could set up the infrastructure (though minimally), significant action has been taken by the civil society organizations in reaching out to the vulnerable population.
Education Lessons from Practice

The Need for Intercultural Education in India: Lessons from QUEST, Maharashtra

  • January 29, 2019

It may not be desirable to advocate for a separate curriculum for tribal children. Instead, teaching should be localised to achieve the objectives of the present curriculum.

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