Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana

Project Overview:

Under the Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana , Swabhiman Samiti (SS) has covered 29 villages of 12 gram Panchayat in districts of Kushinagar and Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh on Livelihood and Health. SS has formed 29 Mahila Sanghars Manch to raise their voice at GP, Block, and district levels. Under this project, SS has made 1832 Job cards. More than 3000 women are engaged in MNREGA jobs, and 518 women have benefited under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Swabhiman Samiti is also engaged in routine immunization.

Budget and Time Period:

The Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana had a total cost of Rs. 2,55,435. which was fully funded by PACS. The program was implemented between 1 jauvry 2015 to 31 jaubary 2016.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the project are:

• Formation and capacity building of community-based organizations (CBOs) to prepare village-level action plans for promoting livelihood and health rights for socially excluded groups.
• Encouraging the participation of socially excluded group members in village committees and building their capacity to take up advocacy at Panchayat and Gram Sabha levels.
• Linkages and liaison building with government department officials at various levels for better implementation of schemes.
• Right-based advocacy to ensure access to livelihood and health services for socially excluded groups.

Activities:

Under the Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana, the following activities have been undertaken:

• Formation and capacity building of community-based organizations (CBOs): CBOs have been formed in each village, and their capacity has been built to prepare village-level action plans for the project.
• Encouraging participation of socially excluded group members in village committees: Members of socially excluded groups have been encouraged to participate in village committees and build their capacity to advocate for their rights.
• Linkages and liaison building with government department officials: The project team has established linkages and built liaison with government department officials at various levels to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
• Right-based advocacy: Advocacy has been conducted to ensure the livelihood rights and health services for socially excluded groups.

Implementation:

The project was implemented through a community-driven approach. CBOs were formed and strengthened to prepare and implement village-level action plans for promoting livelihood and health rights. The CBOs were trained on various aspects of the MGNREGA and the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY), including the process of applying for schemes, entitlements, and accessing benefits. The project also focused on increasing access to institutional delivery and ensuring full benefits under Janani Suraksha Yojna.

Achievements:

• Formation of 50 CBOs in 100 villages of Kushinagar and Maharajganj.
• Capacity building of CBO members on the MGNREGA and RSBY schemes, including the process of applying for schemes, entitlements, and accessing benefits.
• Increased participation of socially excluded group members in village committees and advocacy at Panchayat and Gram Sabha levels.
• Linkages and liaison building with government department officials at various levels for better implementation of schemes.
• Right-based advocacy to ensure access to livelihood and health services for socially excluded groups.

Achievements of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) Project in Kushinagar and Maharajganj

• Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) project in Kushinagar and Maharajganj, aimed at improving the socio-economic condition of socially excluded groups, has achieved several milestones. Some of the key achievements of the project, which were accomplished during its implementation, are outlined below.
• Formation of 50 CBOs in 100 villages
• During the project, the CBOs were formed in 100 villages, with a total of 50 CBOs established. The formation of these organizations has helped in bringing together the socially excluded groups, and fostering a sense of community, which is essential for improving their socio-economic status.
• Capacity building of CBO members
• The project also focused on capacity building of CBO members, with a particular emphasis on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) schemes. The members were trained on the process of applying for these schemes, their entitlements, and accessing benefits.
• Increased participation of socially excluded group members
• The project has also contributed to an increased participation of socially excluded group members in village committees and advocacy at Panchayat and Gram Sabha levels. The project aimed to empower these groups and encourage their active participation in the decision-making process of their respective villages.
• Linkages and liaison building
• The project also facilitated linkages and liaison building with government department officials at various levels. This has helped in creating better channels of communication and coordination for the implementation of various schemes.
• Right-based advocacy
• Another significant achievement of the project was the right-based advocacy to ensure access to livelihood and health services for socially excluded groups. The project team conducted various campaigns and advocacy activities to raise awareness about the rights of these groups and ensure that their voices were heard.

Overall, the project has achieved significant success in its objective of improving the socio-economic condition of socially excluded groups in Kushinagar and Maharajganj.

Impacts of Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana

Under the Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana, several achievements were made in the past. The following were some of the impacts of the project:

• Improved Livelihoods: The project helped in creating job opportunities for socially excluded groups through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other government schemes. This led to an increase in income and a reduction in poverty among the targeted population.
• Improved Health: The project improved access to quality health services for socially excluded groups, particularly women and children. 518 women benefited from Janani Suraksha Yojana, which increased access to institutional delivery and reduced maternal mortality.
• Capacity Building: The project contributed to building the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) and socially excluded group members to demand and access entitlements under government schemes. The project also encouraged the participation of socially excluded group members in village committees and built their capacity to advocate for their rights.
• Advocacy: The project conducted advocacy to ensure the livelihood rights and health services for socially excluded groups. The project team established linkages and built liaison with government department officials at various levels to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
• Strengthening Government Linkages: The project established linkages and built liaison with government department officials at various levels, which helped to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and better access to government schemes for socially excluded groups

In conclusion, the Rojagar Evam Swasthya Adhikar Pariyojana has been a successful project in improving the socio-economic conditions of socially excluded groups in Kushinagar and Maharajganj. The project has enhanced the capacity of these groups to demand and access entitlements under government schemes like MGNREGA and RSBY, which has had a positive impact on their livelihoods. The project has also contributed to building the capacity of CBOs and encouraging the participation of socially excluded group members in village committees.

Through right-based advocacy, the project has helped ensure access to health services for socially excluded groups, including getting full benefits under Janani Suraksha Yojna. The project has empowered socially excluded groups and fostered a sense of community and collective action.