This project ensured that the Information Resource Centres at block level proactively provided information to elected representatives and Gram Sabha members.
Objectives:
To ensure that the Information Resource Centre at block level proactively provide information to elected representatives and Gram Sabha members
Geographical Spread:
Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala
Key areas/components:
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Collection of all relevant and updated information related to functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions and also schemes related to rural development
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One man and one woman animators trained by PRIA converted these information as per local needs and disseminate it to those interested
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Outreach to people to encourage them access and use information
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PRC also acted as block level platform for ERs of different GPs in the block
Key outputs:
Strengthened 92 PRCs
Year/Period:
1998-2005
Client:
SDC, SIDA, CORDAID, DVV International
