“India’s future lies in her villages.”-- Mahatma Gandhi
An individual can make a tremendous difference in the lives of many in India by adopting a village.
While a majority of the NRI’s hail from villages and would like to do their part to bring progress to villages in our state and country; they have concerns about the proper use of money, execution and long term sustainability of the project.
It’s a fact that many development projects need proper funding.These projects can be made successful by matching funds from the Government(70/30) and establishing a reliable, transparentand competent autonomous body with professionalmanagement for the proper execution and long term viability of projects.
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Yet the rural/urban disparity continues to grow. While modern, urban India has become an IT power house with a booming economy;the real Bharath - rural India exists with 700 million people unable to escape grinding poverty.
Fifty to 60 percent of children under three years of age in rural India are malnourished, while15 to 20 percent of Delhi children are over-nourished and obese. Infants and children in rural India suffer from high mortality and morbidity, while their mothers struggle with poor maternal health indicators. There are regular bouts of epidemics in certain areas, many due to poor sanitation and lack of access to potable water.
The government does not have enough resources to address these problems.Top- down, civil administration may not be responsive to the needs at the village level.
The need of the day?
A grassroots, sustainable scheme with village buy-in.It is important to engage the local government and villagers for long-term program sustainability.
Safe Drinking Water
Health Care
Child Education
Livelihoods
One Village at a Time.
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