VV-PACS Correspondent Asha Kumari reports from Sagarpur Village, Makhdumpur Block, Jehanabad district, Bihar, “I want these Dalit families to get ownership of the land they reside on, and to get the benefits of various schemes run by the government.” Call to Action: Please put pressure on the Block District...
Can you imagine not having any electricity for the past 8 years? For 135 families this is the reality they live with day in and day out. Electrical poles were installed in Talawali village 8 years ago but until now electrical wires have still not been installed. Instead residents are...
The Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) Scheme is a 1985 Indian government initiated social welfare programme created to provide housing for the rural underprivileged in India. Mo Kudia (My Hut) is a scheme that was launched in 2008in Odisha to provide houses to those families who were deprived the benefits of...
Daya and Gorari Majhi were abruptly displaced from their home when the Gahira Dam was built, submerging their fertile land and house with it. Six years later, the Government has still not arranged alternative accommodation for them. They have tried all avenues they know to get a roof over their...
The Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) Scheme is a 1985 Indian government initiated social welfare programme created to provide housing for the rural underprivileged in India. People like Dhaneswari are promised a house under this scheme, however due to corrupt staff members like Mitru her house is left half finished with...
On 27th February 2014 a terrible storm brought down the electricity poles in Sarauli village. There has been no electricity in the village since and the electricity board has been ignoring the issue. Children’s studies are being affected especially during the exam period. We need your help to put pressure...
Millions of people live in India’s forestlands, but have no legal right to their homes, lands or livelihoods. “We have 5 acres of land but we don’t have any land entitlement records. We were unable to reap the crop this year. It all got decayed. We sowed one quintal of...
Having to travel 3km daily in the burning sun, through jungles and mountains on treacherous terrains to get to school in another town? Breaking your arm or leg on the way? Sound like fun? Sound like an adventure? Welcome to the reality for children from Thana Dalel Village, Tamia Block,...
