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Manavlok: Maharashtra
Mobilizing People Initiative Scheme
Janasahyog, Ambajogai, Dist. Beed (Maharashtra)
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Manav Lok under the guidance of Dr. Lohia was the first NGO supported by IFA in 2003. Since then IFA has assisted them in a variety of activities. For a 2010 Update, click here...
Click here for a 2009 Update
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Success Stories & Plans
- Operating in 150 villages MPI active in 89 villages
- Mudegaon: Reformed malpractice in nutritional food
distribution program
- Gurvali, Pisegaon, Dharur: Dowry, child marriages, wife
battering cases
- Female VP in Village Election: Womens bid to stop wine selling
and resolving harassment
- District Election: Socially qualified candidates
- State level Policy: Dr. Lohia consultant to state on water-shed
committee and employemnet issues - met with Chief Minister |
| Scope
For the past several years IFA support has focused on facilitating the various government welfare schemes for the poor. This is being done out of an office in Ambajogai known as Janasahyog or public assistance with three main goals:
1. Support needy in accessing various welfare schemes
2. Create awareness of malpractice in government offices
3. Compel politicians for better governance & community development |
| Duration of support: 17 years
Total support: $ 47,500
IFA visits: Surekha and Prithvi Sharma: 1998; Prithvi: 1999; Surekha & Prithvi: 2000, 2002; Shreenivas Mate: 2006
Contact Person:
Dr. Dawarakadas Lohia, Secretary
Address:
Dhadpad
Ring Road
P.O. Box 23
Ambajogai
District Beed 431517
Phone: 2446-247217
E-mail: manavlok2004@yahoo.cpm
Website: www.manavlok.org |
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