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Report on Action Research ProjectMainstreaming Youth in Local Governance

Dr. Amit Kumar

Kumarappa Institute of Gram SwarajB-190, University Marg, Bapu Nagar, JaipurRajasthan


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Report on Action Research Project

Mainstreaming Youth in Local Governance

in Chandel Kalan Gram Panchayat

of Chaksu block, Jaipur district (Rajasthan)

March 31, 2013

By:

Dr. Amit Kumar

Kumarappa Institute of Gram Swaraj, Jaipur

Sponsored by:

PRIYA Division

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

(An Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament No. 35/2012)

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Sriperumbudur - 602 105 (Tamil Nadu)


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1. Introduction

Constitutional status to Local Government Institutions (LGI) has brought in a

paradigm shift in the domain of local governance in the country. The 73rd and 74th

Constitutional Amendments enabled the LGIs with the power and authority to function

as 'units of self government', though with varying levels of initiative, drive, interest,

intensity and diversity of operations in practice. In recent times, LGIs have started

assuming the centre stage in ushering in people-centric, responsive, effective, efficient,

people-friendly, and decentralized governance. This has been possible only with the

innovative approaches and practices, more pro-active role in the development process

and active support, co-operation and networking among various stakeholders in local

governance.

To be sure, youth population can play an important role in strengthening of

local governance in the country. However, interactions with the elected members and

other key functionaries of local governments, deliberations with the experts and

practitioners, discussions with the representatives of youth organizations and

reflections from the field indicate that youth participation in local governance is not

happening to the desired extent. In this context an action research titled as

'Mainstreaming Youth in Local Governance' is initiated by PRIYA Division of Rajiv

Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur. Mainstreaming of

youth indicate different components like empowering the youth to play an active role in

Gram Sabha and other participatory structures at the local level, equipping them to

make active contributions in the functions of local government and other local

institutions, involving them and providing a position in different committees and other

decision making forums, equipping them with different personal and social skills to

function as 'change agents' in the society, enabling them to express their opinions

without fear and favor, etc. Being an action research, other aspects of 'mainstreaming'

would be adopted in due course, in response to the reactions and reflections of the

youth.


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2. Rationale of the Study

PRIYA Division of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

(RGNIYD) carried out a research study in 10 States regarding the knowledge, attitude

and practice of youth in Panchayati Raj system during 2008-2009. The research reports

highlights that there is a serious lack of participation of youth in Panchayati Raj system

throughout in India. In addition, interactions with the elected members of local

governments and functionaries of youth organizations during the programmes

organized by the Division reinforces that youth population are not in the mainstream to

the level of bringing any significant change in the system. However, in the recent past,

a positive trend regarding the rise in percentage of young elected members getting

elected to the local leadership has been noted. Elections to the LGIs in many states

indicate that there is a significant rise in the percentage of voting by the youth also.

However, it is yet to be realized as to how far this has resulted in enabling good

governance at the grassroots. And, it is expected to provide the right opportunity to

work towards mainstreaming youth in local governance.

3. Objectives

The major objective of the study is to enable mainstreaming of youth population

in local governance in selected areas of India.

Specific objectives are:

(a) To analyze the extent of participation of youth in local government institution

and other social institutions in the selected area.

(b) To examine the factors that inhibits participation of youth in local governance.

(c) To work for bringing about 'Youth budgeting' in the Local Government

Institutions.

(d) To identify and carry out appropriate intervention strategies and approaches to

enhance youth participation in local governance.

(e) To bring in perceptible changes in youth towards local governance in terms of

involvement and participation.

(f) To equip the youth with personal and social skills to function as change agents'

in the society.


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(g) To bring in positive attitude among the different sections of the society towards

youth.

(h) To put forward suggestions to ensure sustainability of the interventions.

4. Area of Study

The pilot study was conducted in the Chandel Gram Panchayat of Chaksu block

in Jaipur district of Rajasthan by Kumarappa Institute of Gram Swaraj, Jaipur. The

units of study was selected after collecting the details about the composition of the

committee with significant number of young elected members, willingness of the local

government to facilitate the study, presence of youth organizations (both student and

non-student) in the area, etc.

5. Methodology

The study was taken as a Participatory Action Research (PAR) in the selected

area. It included different elements of a community action planning similar to the

methods of participatory appraisal. This perspective was chosen deliberately because

the research was being done mostly in rural areas and because it required a

participatory assessment strategy to look first at the existing situation, analyze them,

explore different strategies and approaches, and then take up the needed and

appropriate interventions.

The following components were included in the PAR.

(a) Community mapping of the area.

(b) Participant observation.

(c) Informal interviews with the youth leaders.

(d) Semi-structured questionnaires with the youth.

(e) Designing of a seasonal activity calendar for the youth.

(f) Initiation of capacity building sessions for the youth-friendly.

(g) Networking of Local Government Institutions with Academic Institutions and

other social organizations to ensure sustainability.

Proposed Activities

As the study was be undertaken in a participatory mode, only limited activities

were proposed at the preliminary phase. Based on the inputs from the field, specific


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activities and interventions will be taken up, in a participatory pattern. The following

activities are visualized to be initiated during the initial phase.

(a) Preparation of a village profile, using a semi-structured schedule.

(b) Social and resource mapping of the area.

(c) Liaisoning and co-coordinating with the Local Government Institution in the

selected area.

(d) Ascertaining the aspirations of youth in the selected area using a semi-

structured schedule.

(e) Conduct of interviews with the elected members of Local Government, key

functionaries of various institutions, and representatives of different social

organizations in the area.

(f) Convening preliminary workshops to discuss about developing 'youth

perspective' in the institutions in the area.

(g) Carry out interventions aiming at generation of 'youth-friendly institutions' in

the area.

(h) Monitoring of the interventions and to make appropriate changes in strategies

and approaches.

(i) Conduct of workshops to discuss the suitability of strategies and approaches,

aiming at sustainability of interventions.

(j) Initiate activities to ensure sustainability of interventions.

6. Expected Outcome

The research study is initiated to mainstream youth in local governance, which

is expected to bring in several tangible and intangible benefits to the society. Some of

the expected outcomes of the research in the study area are:

(a) Active role of youth in Gram Sabha/Ward Committee and other participatory

structures at the local level.

(b) More involvement of youth in planning exercises at the local level.

(c) More youth focused projects by the Local Government Institutions.

(d) Positive approach to youth population in government offices and other

institutions in the area.


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(e) Better involvement of youth organizations in the implementation and

monitoring of development programmes.

(f) Enhancing their sensitivity to the issues of marginalized sections.

(g) Better civic sense and responsibility among the youth.

(h) Acquiring of personal and social skills by the youth.

The study is expected to mould the youth population as 'positive change agents'

in the area, and enable them to play an active role in local economic development and

social justice which are the key areas in local governance. Such interventions in

selected areas are expected to have ripple benefits in the surrounding as well.

7. Research Findings:

The action research project Main streaming youth in local governance was

conducted in ten villages of Chandel Kalan gram panchayat in Chaksu block of

Jaipur district (spread over an area of about 4 km.). The gram panchayat is headed by

woman sarpanch Mrs. Santara Devi Gurjar, who herself is youth aged 35 years. She is a

literate lady and a homemaker and her political affiliation is with Congress party, her

husband Mr. Vishram Gurjar helps her in caring out her duties as Sarpanch. It is

interesting to see that the other elected members of the gram panchayat are also young

and most of them fall between the age group 26 to 40 years. The most senior person is

Shri. Bhanwari Lal who is 55 years old, the youngest female member is Mrs. Sita Devi

who is 26 years of age and is literate. The composition of elected members is as follow-

1. There are total 12 members in gram panchayat samiti, out of which 6 are maleand 6 female.

2. If we divide them on the basis of age group then we see that in 25-30 age groupthere are 2 members, in 31-35 age group there are 3 members, in 36-40 age

group 5 members, 41-45 age group 1 member and above 46 age only 1

member.

3. The education status of the members is not good 7 members are literate, 2members have studied up to class 5, 2 members are up to class 8 and only one

member is 10th class pass.

4. The occupation of 8 members is agriculture and 4 are homemaker.5. 9 members are from Congress and 3 are from BJP.


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Name Age Gender Edu. Occupation Pol.

Aff.

Address

Santara Devi Gurjar 35 Female Literate Homemaker Cong. Vill. Chandel Kalan

Radhakishan Meena 37 Male Literate Agriculture Cong. Vill. Ramniwaspura

Dhawli Devi Meena 30 Female Literate Agriculture Cong. Vill. Ramniwaspura

Meera Bairwa 36 Female Literate Homemaker BJP Vill. Ramniwaspura

Kishanlal 40 Male 5th

class Agriculture Cong. Vill. Beed Pinarpura

Babulal Bairwa 35 Male 8th

class Agriculture Cong. Vill. Beed Pinarpura

Sita Devi 26 Female Literate Homemaker Cong. Vill. Bhagwanpura

Jairam Gurjar 40 Male 8th

class Agriculture Cong. Vill. Raghavpura

Tulsa Devi Jat 42 Female Literate Homemaker Cong. Vill. Ganeshpura

Kali Devi Pali 40 Female Literate Agriculture BJP Vill. Keshavpura

Ramesh Chand

Sharma

35 Male 10th class Agriculture Cong. Vill. Chandel Kalan

Bhaorilal Gurjar 55 Male 5th

class Agriculture BJP Vill. Chandel Kalan

According to the information available at gram panchayat the population of the

Chandel Kalan gram panchayat was 9144 in 2012 out of which male were 4872 and

female 4272. The no. of households was 1805. No data was available for children

below 13 years and also of youth between 13 to 35 years.

The main religion followed by people of Chandel is Hinduism. The main

caste living here include Mahajan, Gurjar, Brahmin, Rajput, Jaat, Mali, Meena,

Bairwa, Kharwal, Kuhar, Kalbailiya and Harijan.

There are 4 officials in the gram panchayat office Secretary, Dy. Secretary

and 2 Patwari. One of the Patwari is woman.

Some of the public utility government offices present in Chandel Gram

Panchayat area are: Panchayat office is in Chandel Kalan, there are 10 primary schools,

8 middle schools and one secondary school in the gram panchayat. There is no college

in the gram panchayat; the nearest college is in Chaksu which is around 10 kms. There

is one PHC in Keshopura village. 9 villages have aanganwadies. PDS (Ration Shop) is

only in two villages i.e. Chandel Kalan and Ramniwaspura. There are no commercial


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and cooperative banks in the panchayat instead there is a cooperative mini bank,

agriculture credit society and nursery set up by forest department at Chandel Kalan.

Govt. sponsored cooperative dairy are at Chandel Kalan and Ramniwaspura villages.

The following NGOs are working in the area viz. Kumarappa Institute of Gram

Swaraj and CECOEDECON, Chaksu. Their main activities include agriculture

extension, training and capacity building, vocational training, etc.

There is only one industry in the area. An Electrical Meter factory at Chandel

Kalan which gives employment to about 100 people. Jaipur is a big centre of

processing of semi-precious stones, about 60 village youths do job work in

Keshavpura, Beed Pinarpura, Badh Mahawatan and Ramniwaspura villages.

The youth wing of political organizations such as Congress (NSUI) and BJP

(ABVP) are active in the area. They are engaged in college/University elections,

organizing cultural programmes at college level, strike/protest march to put up

demands for youth.

There are several non-political youth organizations actively present in the area.

Shiv Sena, Bajarang Dal their main activities are carrying out Prabhat Pheri,

organizing Janamastami, Dusheera; taking up general public issues, putting up dharna,

etc. Bhaironji Sangharsh Samiti is confined to Chandel Kalan village only and works

on peoples problem in the village, once in a yearthey organize whole night Jagaran

for the village. Baba Ramdev Sewa Mandal organizes facilities for travelers going for

Ramdev Pad Yatra (foot march), satsang. Shiv Shakti Club and Shiv Navyuvak Mandal

are at present not functional.

Chandel Kalan gram panchayat has the following common property in the area.

Seasonal river Dhund flows here; ponds are present in Chandel Kalan, Ganeshpura,

Bhagwanpura, Barh Mahawatan, Ramniwaspura, Raghavpura villages; community

forests are present in Thuni Ramlaxmanpura, Ramniwaspura, Chandel Kalan, Chandel

Khurd, Ganeshpura, Raghavpura; pasture lands are in all the 9 villages.


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The status of health and hygiene is not very encouraging in Chandel Kalan gram

panchayat. Under Nirmal Gram Yojana of the government 7 public toilets have been

constructed in the government schools. Open drainage (nali) system is in 6 villages i.e.

Chandel Kalan, Barh Mahawatan, Ramniwaspura, Raghavpura, Beed Pinarpura and

Keshopura. Cleanliness of streets in the village is maintained by villagers themselves,

dalits have been doing this work since ages and the old system is still continuing. The

villagers pay them in the form of food. The main source of drinking water is hand

pump in 5 villages i.e. Ramniwaspura, Raghavpura, Bhagwanpura, Thuni

Ramlaxmanpura and Barh Mahawatan; but the water has high level of fluoride, the

villagers use water without any treatment. The status of toilets at home is not very

encouraging, only 10% of the households have toilets at home, mainly in Chandel

Kalan.

Due to high fluoride content in water in the area the government has dug a bore

well in the nearby monsoon river and gives water supply in 5 villages i.e. Chandel

Kalan, Ganeshpura, Chandel Khurd, Keshopura and Beed Pinarpura. But the water

supply is restricted to main village only, the hamlets around do not receive water

supply, they are dependent on hand pump.

The communicable diseases reported in the area during the last 3 years are

Malaria, Jaundice, Dengue, Swine Flu, and TB.

Details of Gram Sabha meetings conducted during the last year and major

points discussed are as follows:

3/03/2011- MGNREGA Social Audit discussion.

17/05/2011Formation of Monitoring Committee of MGNREGA Social Audit.4/08/2011Discussion on project proposals received under MGNREGA.

27/09/2011Formation of Annual Plan for the year 2011-2012.

26/03/2012Formation of plan for the 5th five year plan 2012-2017

One of the unique initiatives made by the Local Government in the area is the

Group SHG loan to BPL families it starts from Rs. 2,00,000 per group to 10 women,

which may be increased if loan amount is returned on time.


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Major issues in the area are fluoride in water, employment in agriculture is

limited, self employment is not the first choice of youth, panchayat is only interested in

infrastructure works - soft skills and vocational training is not given priority.

Major youth issues in the area are unemployment, higher education centre is far

away, girls are discouraged to study after class 8 as high schools are far away, the

schools only have arts streamscience is not available, youth is not interested in labor

work nor ready to take up vocational training, all of them want government jobs.

Only 30% feel the presence of citizen-friendly governance. They are of the

opinion that the government does only emergency works such as installation of hand

pump, construction of roads, BPL houses, etc. But there is lack of communication and

dialogues between authorities and general public, sometimes the selection is also not

proper. The meetings of Gram Sabha are never held in reality, but paper work is

excellent.

7.1 Finding of Youth Survey done with 100 youths.About 100 youth were surveyed from 10 villages of Chandel Kalan gram

panchayat, their opinion was recorded in a schedule. The schedule had more than 50

questions, which included their personal details such as education, training, occupation,

skills, health, interest, hobbies, social life etc. The information received after analysis

of the filled in schedule are as follows:-

1. Total 100 youth were surveyed, out of which 58 were male and 42 females. Theage group has been divided into 5 broad categories that i.e. 15 -20 years, 21-25

years, 26-30 years, 31-35 years and 36-40 years.

Age Group Male Male % Female Female % Total

15-20 8 14 13 31 21

21-25 15 26 12 28 27

26-30 16 28 7 16 23

31-35 7 12 10 24 17

36-40 12 20 1 2 13

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2. Since Chandel Kalan gram panchayat is SC dominated area. Most of therespondents were from SC community. The detail of the youth belonging to

different community is as follows:-

Community Male Male % Female Female % Total

SC 30 51 29 68 58

ST 7 11 8 20 15

OBC 17 29 5 12 22

General 5 9 0 0 5

Total 58 100 42 100 100

3.

The educational status of the youth in the area shows different level ofqualification for male and female. Out of the surveyed youth no male was

illiterate while 2 females were illiterate, 5 males have taken education below

class 5th, while 17 females also belong to this group. Under 6th to 9th class

category the no. of male and female is same i.e. 18. Two males are class 10th

fail while 8 males and 3 females are class 10th pass. There are only 5 males who

have passed class 12, no female is in this category. There are only 2 females

graduate as compared to 18 males. There is no female under PG category while

2 males are post graduate.

Educational Status Male Male % Female Female % Total

Illiterate 0 0 2 5 2

Below 5th Class 5 9 17 40 22

6th-9th class 18 31 18 44 37

SSLC Appeared 2 3 0 0 2

SSLC Passed 8 14 3 8 12

Plus two 5 9 0 0 5

Degree 18 31 2 4 20

Post Graduate 2 3 0 0 2

Any other (Specify) 0 0 0

Total 58 100 42 100 100

The data clearly shows that girls stop going to school after class 5 th and class

9th. The parents send their girl child to school only if the school is in the village.

All the villages have primary schools but 8 out of 10 have middle schools and

there is only one Sr. Sec. School in the whole gram panchayat.


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4. More than 75% of the youth surveyed were married, 43 out of 58 males and 33out 42 females were married.

Marital Status Male Male % Female Female % Total

Married 43 74 33 79 76

Unmarried 15 26 7 17 22

Divorce 0 0 0 0 0

Widow(er) 0 0 2 5 2

Separated 0 0 0 0 0

Total 58 100 42 100 100

5. Women are far behind in receiving any training 60% of women had notreceived training of any kind. The most common training received by women is

stitching and nagina work. In terms of data received 25 out of 42 women had

not received training of any kind; 2 have received computer training and skill

development and 13 have received other types of training mostly stitching.

Among male 18 out of 58 have received computer training, 2 have received

personality development, 3 have received skill development, 20 have receivedother types of training which include agriculture, driving and nagina work and

15 youth have not received any kind of training.

Received any Training Male Male % Female Female % Total

Personality Development 2 3 0 0 2

Leadership 0 0 0 0 0

Life Skills 0 0 0 0 0

Computer Proficiency 18 31 2 4 20

Skill Development 3 6 2 4 5

Any other ( Specify) 20 34 13 32 33

Not received any training 15 26 25 60 40

Total 58 100 42 100 100

6. The youth in Chandel Kalan gram panchayat were not found interested injoining any youth organization such as Scouts, NCC, NSS, Red Cross or student

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organization. Out of 58 interviewed youths only 2 have joined Scouts, 3 NSS, 3

Red Cross, and 5 student wing of political party.

Member of any Youth Org. Male Male % Female Female % Total

Bharat Scouts & Guides 2 3 0 0 2

National Cadet Corps 0 0 0 0 0

National Service Scheme 3 6 0 0 3

Youth Red Cross 3 6 0 0 3

Student wing of Political Parties 5 9 0 0 5

Any other(specify) 5 9 0 0 5

Not a member of any Youth Org. 40 69 42 100 82

Total 58 100 42 100 100

7. The computer literacy in the gram panchayat is in very poor condition only 18males out of 58 know computer, among them also 13 were capable of

receiving/sending e-mails and registering name on the job site, while 15 were

able to browse the internet. Only 2 women out of 42 were able to use the

internet.

Do u know Computer Male Male % Female Female % Total

Yes 18 31 2 4 20

Dont Know Computer 40 69 40 96 80

Total 58 100 42 100 100

Receiving /sending E-Mails 13 74 2 84 15

Registering name in the job site 13 74 2 84 15

Browsing the Internet 15 83 2 84 17

8. Most of the youth in the area is dependent on agriculture for livelihood and thisis applicable to both male and female. Since a person is not able to survive on

agriculture income he takes up multiple jobs which include work in

MGNREGS, nagina work, driving, stitching and tailoring for women etc.


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Occupational Status Male Female Total

Govt. Sector 0 2 2

Private Sector 3 0 3

NGOs 0 0 0

Agriculture 25 34 58

Dairy 0 0 0

Fisheries 0 0 0

Business 3 0 3

Small Scale industry 15 5 20

Daily Wages 8 8 17

Any Other (Specify) 23 17 40

Total 78 66 143

Unemployed 8 2 10

9. When we talk about individual skill of a person, we find that 10 of them knewtyping, 18 computers, 27 drawing, 12 painting, 5 masonry, 2 metal work and 46

knew how to climb trees. Women were found to be less interested in learning

any skills, only 2 of them knew computer, 15 were doing drawing, 5 painting

and 7 were able to climb trees.

Do you have any skills Male Female Total

Typing 10 0 10

Stenography 0 0 0

Computer Skills 18 2 20

Drawing 27 15 42

Painting 12 5 17

Wiring 0 0 0

Carpentry 0 0 0

Masonary 5 0 5

Metal Works 2 0 2

Climbing of trees 46 7 53

Any Other ( specify) 8 17 25

Total 128 45 173

10. The youth in Chandel Kala gram panchayat is not aware about his blood group,only 4 out of 58 men knew their blood group. None of the female was aware

about their blood group.


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Blood Group Male Male % Female Female % Total

A+

A-

B+ 2 3 0 2B-

AB+ 2 3 0 2

AB-

O+

O-

DONT KNOW 54 93 42 100 96

Total 58 100 42 100 100

11. The health status of the youth in the area was found to be satisfactory only 30%of the interviewed youth (both male and female) were found to be suffering

from any disease in last 1 year or in other words we can say that 70% of the

youth is healthy. Very few youths were found to be suffering from any major

health problem.

Suffered from any Disease

in last one yearMale Male % Female Female % Total

Yes 17 29 13 32 30

No 41 71 29 68 70

Total 58 100 42 100 100

12. 71% of the male youth is intoxicated to the following substances - paanparag/masala (22%), beedi/cigarette (29%), liquor (11%) any other (9%).

Women are free from intoxication only 2 out of 42, and 3 out of 42 take paan

masala and beedi respectively.

Use any of the followingSubstances

Male Male % Female Female % Total

Pan Parag/Masala 13 22 2 4 15

Beedi/Cigarette 17 29 3 8 20

liquor 7 11 0 7

Any other ( Specify) 5 9 0 5

Does not take any of above 17 29 37 88 54

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13. 52% of the women are unaware about their career interest 36% were interestedin taking up self-employment. As 80% of the women interviewed were married

their natural interest is towards earning money for the family. As we have

discussed before 74% out of the interviewed males are married, therefore, this

group is looking for career in employment and self-employment. 17% of males

still dont know about their career interest.

Career Interests Male Male % Female Female % Total

Higher Education 5 9 2 4 7

Employment 15 26 2 4 17

Self-Employment 27 46 15 36 42

Any other 2 3 2 4 3

DONT KNOW 10 17 22 52 32

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

14. The youth in the area has shown trust and confidence in panchayat officialwhenever they want to discuss about their career. One of the main reasons

behind this is that the entire scholarship and government scheme is managed by

panchayat official. After panchayat official the males approach political leaders

for consultation. After them the college teacher and official of govt. department

is approached.

Whom will you contact

about career


School Teacher 0 0 0 0 0

College Teacher 8 14 2 5 10

Panchayat Official 21 36 19 45 40

Official of Govt.Dept. 8 14 4 10 12

NGO Functionary 0 0 4 10 4Political leader 14 24 7 17 21

Librarion 0 0 0 0 0

Secretary of Youth Club 0 0 0 0 0

Elected Member of GP 5 9 0 0 5

Any other (Specify) 2 3 6 14 8

Total 58 100 42 100 100


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15. Men were playing games in the surveyed gram panchayat but women /girls arenot encouraged to play games. It is evident from the table that 77% boys were

taking part in any sports while this figure for women was 36% only.

Do you play any

sports/ games?


Yes 45 77 15 36 60

No 13 23 27 64 40

Total 58 100 42 100 100

16. Cricket is undoubtly the main outdoor game for boys, apart from this boys alsoplay local games such as kho-kho, gilli-danda, sitoliya, kabbadi, kushti and

hand-ball. Some boys also play football, volleyball, badminton and hockey.

Women/girls play only local games such as kho-kho, gilli-danda and sitoliya.

Outdoor Games Played Male Male % Female Female % Total

Athletics 4 7 2 5 6

Football 3 6 0 0 3

Volley ball 2 3 0 0 2

Cricket 13 22 0 0 13

Shuttle-Badminton 2 3 0 0 2

Tennis 0 0 0 0 0

Hockey 2 3 0 0 2

Any other (Specify) 19 33 13 31 32

Dont Play 13 22 27 64 40

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

17. Cards is the most famous indoor game for boys/male (55%), apart from cardssome of them also play chess and carom. As discussed earlier girls dont play

indoor games also but some of them play cards, chess and carom.

Indoor Games Played Male Male % Female Female % Total

Chess 2 3 2 5 4

Carrom 12 20 6 14 18

Table Tennis 0 0 0 0 0

Any other (specify) 32 55 7 17 39

Dont Play 13 22 27 64 40

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100


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18. Singing is the most popular form of art both for boys and girls, apart from thispeople also enjoy doing drawing, dancing and painting.

Interested in any form

of Art


singing 14 24 15 36 29

Dancing 5 9 8 19 13

Drawing 15 26 8 19 23

Painting 4 7 3 7 7

Acting 5 9 1 2 6

Any other 0 0 2 5 2

Not Interested 15 26 5 12 20

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

19. Various questions were asked from youth regarding their hobbies, most of themales/boys past time was watching T.V. followed by listing to music, traveling,

reading books and social service. Girls/females were interested in cooking,

sewing, watching T.V. and listening to music.

Do you have Any Hobby? Male Female Total

Reading books 35 8 43

Listening music 40 17 57

Listening Radio 18 10 28

Watching television 48 25 73

Travelling 36 7 43

Photography 5 0 5

Toy making 0 2 2

Sewing 3 29 32

Cooking 13 29 42

wood carving 0 0 0

Social service 36 8 45

Any other ( Specify) 3 2 5

TOTAL 239 136 375

20. During the survey it was observed that men are interested in becoming memberof various types of organization. While very few of women showed any interest

in this type of activity. Out of 46 surveyed men 7 were member of youth wing

of political party, 8 were member of youth club, 7 were associated with NGO, 2

were member of profession based organization, and 12 were member of faith


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based organization and of Nehru Yuva Kendra. Out of the above 46 males 20

were holding some posts in these organizations.

Are you member of any

Organization?


Youth wing of Political

parties 7 11 3 8 10

Youth club 8 14 0 0 8

Non Government Org. 7 11 2 4 8

Profession Based Org. 2 3 0 0 2

Community Based Org. 0 0 0 0 0

Faith- Based Org. 12 20 0 0 12

Any Other ( Specify) 12 20 3 7 15Not a member of any org. 12 21 34 81 46

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

Do you hold any post in

these Organization?


Yes 20 34 5 12 25

No 38 66 37 88 75

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

21. The participation of youth in the gram panchayat was observed under variousissues. It was seen that more than 50% of both male and female have visited

gram panchayat. This is quite natural because all the personal documents such

as caste certificate, resident certificate, income certificate, benefit of

government schemes, scholarship, etc. are given by gram panchayat office. 77%

of males and 60% of females have visited gram panchayat office.

Have you ever Visitedthe GP office? Male Male % Female Female % Total

Yes 45 77 25 60 70

No 13 23 17 40 30

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

22. When it comes to participation in the gram sabha the participation of males aswell as females are unsatisfactory. Only 40% of male and 36% of female were

reported participating in the gram sabha.


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Have you ever participated

in the Gram Sabha?

Male Male % Female Female

%

Total

Yes 23 40 15 36 38

No 35 60 27 64 62

Total 58 100 42 100 100

23. The participation of youth in any other meeting or program organized by thegram panchayat is negligible. Hardly 8 to 10% of youth participate in these

programs. The government official as well as peoples representatives should

seriously think over this so as to encourage participation of youth in gram

panchayat program.

Have you participated any

other meeting Organized by

the GP?


Yes 5 9 3 8 8

No 53 91 39 92 92

Total 58 100 42 100 100

24. As we all know that mobility of women is restricted in our society, this is

evident in this survey also. Only 32% of the females have moved out of their

district for job (5%) or for any other purpose (19%). Men are more mobile but

still only 60% of them have moved out. 31% have moved outside for jobs, 9%

for any other reason and 20% for traveling. It is quite interesting to see that

people living in rural areas of Rajasthan have a passion for going on religious

foot march (pad yatra) for example Baba Ramdev Pad Yatra, Khatu Shayam ji

Pad Yatra, Mehandipur Balaji Pad Yatra, etc.

Have you Moved outsideof district/State for job or

any other purpose?


Yes 35 60 13 32 48

No 23 40 29 68 52

Total 58 100 42 100 100

Yes for job 18 31 2 5 20

for travelling 12 20 3 7 15

for any other reason 5 9 8 19 13

Total 35 13 48


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25. During the survey it was observed that youth in the area have affection for their

home and village. During the last one year only 31% of males and 16% of

females have moved outside their home district/state in search of job.

Have you moved outside

your home District/State

for job during the last

one year?


Yes 18 31 7 16 25

No 40 69 35 84 75

Total 58 100 42 100 100

26. It is interesting to observe that youth have noticed people coming from other

parts of country to their villages and towns for jobs but local youth of the area is

not going to other places in search of livelihood. 80% of the male and 56% of

female have seen people coming from other places. Most of the migrant people

are laborers who come with the contractor and are engaged in road

constructions, brick-kiln, laying down pipeline (electricity, telephone) etc.

Have you ever noticed

people from other parts

of the country coming to

your place for job?


Yes 46 80 24 56 70

No 12 20 18 44 30

Total 58 100 42 100 100

27. It was not a surprise to see that less than 50% of both male and female youthhave registered themselves for work in MGNREGS. All of them have received

job card also but at the time of survey (December 2012-Janaury 2013) very few

of them were still working under MGNREGS. During last 2 years people have

lost interest in MGNREGS because of various reasons that is low wages, delay

in payment, etc. MGNREGS have now become a program for elderly people

and women, not of youth.


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Have you Registered for

work under MGNREGS?


Yes 27 46 18 44 45

No 31 54 24 56 55

Total 58 100 42 100 100

Have you Received the

Job Card?


Yes 23 40 18 44 41

No 4 6 0 0 4

Did not apply 31 54 24 56 55

Total 58 100 42 100 100

28. Financial inclusion is about 80% among male youth and most of them have

opened their saving account in banks. Financial inclusion of females is limited

to 32% and they have their accounts in both bank and post office.

Do you have a Saving

Bank Account in

bank/Post office?


No 12 20 29 68 40

Yes 46 80 13 32 60

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

Bank 44 7 51

Post office 2 6 8

29. The youth in Chandel Kalan gram panchayat has not shown any interest in

taking insurance policy only 37% of male and 12% of females have any kind of

insurance policy.

Do you have any

Insurance Policy?


Yes 22 37 5 12 27

No 36 63 37 88 73

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

30. Youth of Chandel Kalan gram panchayat is fully aware of his political rights

and all of them have electoral photo ID cards.


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Electoral Photo Identify

Card issued By the

Election Commission?


Yes 53 91 32 76 85

No 5 9 10 24 15

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

31. The male youth in the area is interested to enroll himself in the proposed youth

labor bank at the gram panchayat (74%), but he is not ready to take short term

assignment as well as not ready to take up assignment on short notice. Women

are not ready to enroll their names in the youth labor bank (76%).

Are you interested to

enrol your name in theproposed Youth Labour

Bank at the GP?


Yes 43 74 10 24 53

No 15 26 32 76 47

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

32. Hardly 14% of male youth have ever donated blood, no female youth has ever

donated blood. One of the main reasons behind this is the myth that if blood is

given it will bring permanent weakness to the donor. Blood once taken out is

never replaced. It is clear from the data that hardly anyone has enrolled

themselves in the list of blood donation or eye/organ donation.

Have you ever Donated

Blood?


Yes 8 14 0 0 8

No 50 86 42 100 92

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

Have you enrolled your

name in the list ofdonors?


Yes 3 6 0 0 3

No 55 94 42 100 97

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

Have you enrolled your

name in the list of

donors (eye/organ)? Male Male % Female

Female %

Total

Yes 0 0 0 0 0

No 58 100 42 100 100

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100


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33. The youth in the area have not received any training for first aid or disaster

management.

Have you Received any

training for application ofFirst Aid?


Head injury from a Vehicle

Accident2 3 0 0 2

Snake Bite 0 0 0 0 0

Artificial Respiration (CPR) 0 0 0 0 0

Dont Received 56 97 42 100 98

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

Have you received any

training as a Volunteer for

disaster management?


Yes 5 9 0 0 5

No 53 91 42 100 95

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

34. Youth were found to be active in participating in planting of trees and its

upkeep - male (79%), female (68%).

Have you every

participated in planting

of trees and its upkeep in

the area?


Yes 46 79 29 68 75

No 12 21 13 32 25

TOTAL 58 100 42 100 100

7.2 Needs, Concerns, Issues, Problems and Priorities of Youth

Educational:

Needs: Education should be employment oriented; todays education does not ensure

employability. In higher education institutions (class 8 onwards) boys and girls study

together, society in general is not comfortable with it and they demand separate school

for boys and girls. This would also increase girls enrollment in higher classes. The

primary schools are available in the villages but middle and secondary schools are far

off. The distance of middle and secondary school from each village should be such that

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Concerns: The student is not confident whether after taking a particular type of

education or training he/she would be able to secure a job or not? Only government job

has been projected as a major source of employment and the final goal. There is a

danger that less educated people may stop sending their children to school because

education does not give employment and the child becomes good for nothing i.e. after

taking education he is not ready to do manual labor and looks for desk job, for which

he does not have proper training or experience.

Issues: Education in school and colleges are giving more emphasis on book knowledge

and there is no effort on personality development of the students. As a result the youth

today is rude and indiscipline. The moral values are diminishing fast. The educationalinstitutions do not encourage extra-curricular activities such as games, dance,

dramatics, etc. and above all vocational trainings among students.

Problems: There is lack of science stream in the schools; most of the schools have arts

or commerce streams. This restricts the job opportunities for the students. The level of

education is very poor in govt. schools however; they have the most qualified teachers.

Parents and children both are afraid of learning science. Moreover, the general public

has an impression that learning science is expensive which they cannot afford. Under

the new law, the schools cannot fail students up to class 8, as a result the student is not

serious to take exam and his fundamentals remain weak. In higher class he fails and

thus losses interest in studies. He becomes 10th fail or 12th fail educated person which in

practical is as good as class 8 pass.

Priorities: Middle and high schools should be in proximity so that girls enrollment may

increase. Also there should be separate schools for boys and girls in higher grades.Special provisions should be made for drop out students who want to study again. The

management of government schools needs to be looked into again. Special classes

should be arranged for weak students. English teaching should be taken up in rural

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Social:

Needs: There is an urgent need to look into the security of women in the society. They

experience discrimination at every stage as girl child (less opportunity), as married

person (domestic violence), as senior citizen (widow). The migrant communities also

needs to be looked after, they are the most disadvantaged group in the whole process of

development.

Concerns: Child marriage is still prevalent in the society and it is a serious concern for

the people. Superstition is also common among rural folks, they discriminate people on

caste grounds. Death feast and other social evils are also practiced in the society.

Though religious sentiments have increased among youth but social upliftment andawareness is missing. Religious narrow mindedness has increased, respect for others

sentiments and views have decreased. People show their prestige with the help of

money and power.

Issues: Increase liquor consumption is a matter of great concern among women.

Government has given permission to open unlimited shops; there are more liquor shops

than vegetable shops. In the evening one can see a big crowd buying liquor from these

shops. Some of the shops are near school, public and religious places. People drink near

these places and create nuisance. Domestic violence has increased as a result of it.

Problems: Increasing market economy is posing social problems among youth in the

area. Every youth desires of having a Hero Honda motorcycle, there is a great craze for

this in Chaksu Panchayat. As a result demand for motorcycle in marriages has

increased. Apart from this the grooms family expects T.V., fridge, bed, almirah, etc.

according to their prestige in the society. Marriage feast expenses are increasing and

there is a social pressure to make expenses even though one cannot afford it. This puts

indirect social pressure on youths.

Priorities: Cases of child marriage should be dealt with seriousness and strong action

should be taken who support it. The number of liquor shops should be reduced and they

should not be near public places or schools. Liquor should not be easily available to the

people. Atrocities against women should be a matter of concern for the administration

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Economic:

Needs: Increase in population and decrease in agriculture activity has created

employment problem for youths in the area. Early marriage and child marriage puts

economic pressure on youths to sustain his family. Now a days most of the works are

done under contract basis and the margins are not encouraging to take up the task.

Concerns: The youth in the area avoid doing manual labor (hand work), they look for

such jobs which will give them lots of money without doing any work. Agriculture

production is decreasing, the quality of water in the fields is not suitable for irrigation,

water table is decreasing every year, and rainfall is limited. As a result people migrate

to Jaipur and other cities in search of work.

Issues: As a result of new highways and expansion of city people are selling agriculture

land which has come on road side. The sale of land has changed their fortunes and

some people have started living a lavish life. This has motivated people to move from

agriculture to buying and selling of land (property business). The money earned is not

reinvested in productive activities instead it is used in celebrations, buying vehicles and

liquor, etc.

Problems: There is widespread unemployment in the area both for men and women

especially among educated youths. Industrialization is limited and cannot give

employment to everyone. Moreover, the youth is not trained to work in the industries

which are coming up in the area. The youth in the area wants to maintain him according

to the present social status i.e. he desires of mobile phones, maintain motorcycle, good

clothes, dish T.V., etc. but his income in not according to his expenses. He is under

pressure to maintain him economically.

Priorities: Giving employment to youth is the priority of the area. There is an urgent

need to give job oriented vocational and professional training to youth so that they can

be absorbed in the newly established industries. Special training should be arranged for

women. Industrialization should not be concentrated in urban areas instead it should be

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Political:

Needs: Rajasthan is dominated by two major political parties i.e. Congress and BJP.

Youth are looking forward for more political parties so that they have a choice in

selection of candidates. However they feel that gram panchayat elections should not be

held on party basis as it creates disharmony in the society. Panchayat elections should

be party free. Youth participation should increase in political spheres and there should

be a retirement age in politics also.

Concerns: Background of candidates is a major concern for youth today. They feel that

there should be some minimum qualification for candidates who are contesting

elections for MP and MLA. Tainted, criminal and corrupt people should not be giventickets by political parties. People should have power of right to recall if the

candidate is not sensitive towards the problem of people.

Issues: Youth feels that seniors in the party use them during elections and forget them

afterwards. They dont have much say in the party. Unless someone has the support of

political family there are less chances of being successful. Role of women should

increase in political spheres and they should have an independent status not as a

daughter of some senior political leader or wife of MP or MLA but as an individual.

33% reservation for women should be extended to MP and MLA categories and also

the two child norm.

Problems: People are not aware of the importance of their votes and they give votes for

money or on caste grounds. Some of the castes have become dominant in their

respective categories and they dont let other castes to come forward. Many women

candidates who have won elections are illiterate and they have to depend upon theirhusband or son for their official works. One of the major problems is that when people

are not in power they promise to do lots of things but once they are elected they forget

everything.

Priorities: Corrupt, tainted and criminal people should not be eligible for contesting

elections. There should be some minimum educational qualification for contesting

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should be given priority in selection of candidates. There should be an independent

body to look after the working of elected candidates for the promises made by them

during elections.

Psychological:

Needs: As the society becomes more complex youth is in need of psychological and

moral support. He looks forward to parents, teachers and friends for guidance but he is

not satisfied with them. He is in need of life skill education which will help him in

leading a peaceful life.

Concerns: Youth main concern is that he is not able to match the teachings in school

and real life situation. He is confused and looks for half baked knowledge here and

there, there is no body to support him.

His role models are not great men but people in the society who have earned money by

hook or crook.

Issues: Today youth does not believe in hard work instead he looks for short cuts in life

to achieve success. He is not confident whether he would be able to sustain himself

after finishing his education. His confidence in education system is losing fast.

Problems: As a result of exposure to print and electronic media and the unlimited

information being given to him he is confused about his goals in life. Because of poor

quality of school education, educated youth is not able to secure a decent job, neither he

is ready to take up labor oriented jobs, he falls into depression.

Priorities: Unlike career counseling centres youth counseling centres should also be

open in schools and colleges to guide students. Provision should be made to introduce

life skill education in school curriculum. Special programs should be done with

students to boost up their self confidence.

Cultural:

Needs: Television and other electronic media is promoting monoculture in the society.

Local folk dance, music, drama etc. are gradually missing; also rural people are trying

imitating the mainstream culture. There is a need to revive the traditional culture in the

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Concerns: Film culture is dominating the local culture; even the traditional programs

now have film influence. Old people object to it but youngsters dont listen to them.

The public programs are becoming indecent day by day; it is difficult for women and

girls to participate in them.

Issues: The main issue towards parents and teachers today is that how to inculcate

respect for own culture and tradition among students. The market is filled with second

grade music, books etc. which is bad for the society.

Problems: Moral education is missing in schools. Teachers and students both focus on

book knowledge and consider moral education as preaching. Giving moral education is

considered as religious and good for others not for oneself.

Priorities: Education should focus on moral teachings. Parents should also be motivated

to inculcate culture among children. T.V. and films should show self discipline in

producing programs for the society. School and college environment should be such

that it create friendly environment for the interaction between boys and girls.

Orientation programs should be organized to teach respect for women in the society.

7.3 Youth in Governance

Status of Youth in power (political structures) - Gradually young person are coming

as members and in key posts in PRIs but their say is limited, they have to work in

consultation with senior people. In political parties, senior person are still heading the

key posts, young people are taken as member only to be used when needed during

elections.

The youth which is coming in politics is weak in academics, he is coming only

for money and power, as a result he is not able to contribute in discussions on policy,

approaches and vision of the political party he represents. Hence, mostly the political

agenda and priorities are set by senior political leaders, local youths are not consulted.

Decision of key functionaries and posts are decided by the senior people in the party

and youth dont have any role in this. Generally all the programmes/activities to be

initiated/strengthened are decided by the central office and at the high level. For

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candidate chances of winning the election. Consultations are held only to regroup the

people who have disintegrated with time. Youth are an integral part of setting up of

election machinery, they are the one who can work day and night for the party. One

cannot think of election campaign without youth. Every candidate tries to take support

of as many youth as possible. Youth are aware about their voting rights and participate

enthusiastically in elections. They also keep an eye on the various promises made for

them during election campaigns.

Status of Youth outside power (non-political structures) - In non-political

organizations (Profession-based, community based, activity-based, etc.) youth

participation has increased but these organizations are not sustainable. They arespecific activity based and operate at very small scale and for a short duration of time.

Participation of youth in Gram Sabha PRI representatives are not interested in

proper running of Gram Sabha. They dont want people participation, they fear that if

more people are involved in discussions they wont be able to do as they want. This is

the reason why gram sabha are not held regularly, the meeting dates are not circulated

among people. A few confident people are involved in filling up the formalities so that

on paper everything looks as per the rules. The people come to panchayat office on

dates fixed for gram sabha to meet govt. officers but they are not involved in planning

or implementation process. Youth attendance is very less, they are busy in studies or

work. Youth are not informed of the meetings. Whenever possible youth gives

suggestions which are related to them. Youth who are active in politics raise comments

or ask questions, sought clarifications and are involved in discussions. General public is

not involved nor do they show any interest in the works of gram sabha. Unless personal

interest clashes nobody ask questions in gram sabha. Clarification is sough only when

personal benefits are at stake. PRIs and panchayat officials are not interested in

involving youth in discussions.

Only a selected few is involved in the execution of decision taken. Monitoring

is done by those who are aware of the activities taken up. Efforts are made to do the

things silently because office bearers feel that if more people are aware about the

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No evaluation (end activity) is done at the end of the activity. No feedback is taken

from the field at the end of the activity. Follow-up activities are not taken up at the

panchayat level to redefine, modify, modernize and restructure instead it is all decided

at much higher level.

There is virtually no participation of youth in development viz. in planning, in

beneficiary selection, in implementation, in monitoring, in evaluation, in feedback.

7.4 Systems & institutions for youth development in the area

Apart from primary schools in all the villages, private UPS Kala Vidhya Mandir

is at Chhandel Kalan; there is no college in the gram panchayat. Health Sub Centre is at

Keshopura (Chhandel Khurd). There are no vocational training centres nor employment

guidance bureau. Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra (BNRGSK) has recently

been opened in Chhandel Kalan. Dairy Cooperative Society are at Chhandel Kalan (150

members) and Ramniwaspura (100 members).

Small scale enterprises owned and managed by youth are tea stall, cement zali

works, gem stone polishing, cycle puncture shop, carpenter, photo studio, hair salon,

sweet shop, etc.

There is no library/reading room. Play ground is at Chhandel Kalan and

Ramniwaspura. Religious organization such as Shiv Sena, political organization NSUI,

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Details of Projects implemented by Local Government Institutions at Chandel

Kalan Gram Panchayat:

List of all projects implemented by Gram Panchayat during last three years.

Year Sector

(Productive/

Service/

Infrastructure)*

Project Title Source of fund

(State Govt.

funds/Own funds

of GP/ Special

projects/ Any

other ............)

Budget

earmarked

(In Rs.)

Amount

Utilized

(In Rs.)

2010-11 Infrastructure

Hand pump

installation in all

villages

SFC Project

(State Financial

Cooperation)

DRDAState

govt. funds

4,92,000 Fully

Utilized


Hand pumpinstallation, repairs,

panch sarpanch

honorarium

TFC Project

(13th

FinancialCooperation)

DRDAState

govt. funds

5,71,127 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation

MLA quota

fund Project

State govt. funds 1,93,749 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation

MP quota fund

Project

Central govt.

funds

50,000 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation

Swa Vivek

Project

District Fund 1,75,877 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation, repairs,

panch sarpanch

honorarium

TFC Project DRDAState

govt. funds

11,19,000 Fully

Utilized


C.C. road to

Barhmahawatan

Sambal Project DRDAState

govt. funds

9,99,427 Fully

Utilized


leveling of sports

field, ChandelKalan

Payaka Project DRDAState

govt. funds

98,500 Fully

Utilized


Gurjar hostel gate

MLA quota

fund Project


Utilized


C.C. road to

Ramniwaspura

MLA quota

fund Project


Utilized


Hand pump


panch sarpanch

honorarium

SFC Project -II DRDAState

govt. funds

6,11,400 Fully

Utilized


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Year Sector

(Productive/

Service/

Infrastructure)*

Project Title Source of fund

(State Govt.

funds/Own funds

of GP/ Special

projects/ Anyother ............)

Budget

earmarked

(In Rs.)

Amount

Utilized

(In Rs.)


Hand pump


panch sarpanch

honorarium

Nirbandh

Project

DRDAState

govt. funds

11,40,000 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation

SFC Project DRDAState

govt. funds

5,20,000 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump

installation, repairs,panch sarpanch

honorarium

TFC Project DRDAState

govt. funds

4,00,000 Fully

Utilized


Hand pump repairs

Nirbandh

Project

DRDAState

govt. funds

8,40,000 Fully

Utilized

2012-13 Apni Kheti-Apna

Kaam

MGNREGA Central-State

funds

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Data of three years i.e. 2010-2013 were analyzed of the surveyed Gram

Panchayat and it is evident that youth have not come to the agenda of the LGI and other

organizations functioning in the area. Most of the activities which have been taken byLGI are general in nature and cater to the needs of general public in which youth is also

included such as installation and repairs of hand pump, c.c. roads to the village. Only

two activity i.e. Gurjar hostel gate and leveling of sports field at Chandel Kalan can be

considered as youth oriented but these activities do not address the needs, concerns,

issues and problems of youth in the area.

Some of the aspects have been crystallized into projects such as leveling of

sports field, Chandel Kalan and Gurjar hostel gate, Chaksu which were implemented

during the last financial year and the youths are satisfied with the interventions in the

projects. Other projects such as boundary wall of the sports field at Ramniwaspura,

Girls hostel at Thuni Ram Laxmanpura, Ghat at Thuni Ram Laxmanpuras pond (to use

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7.5 Involvement of youth organizations (political and non-political) and youth

in the different stages.

Plan Formulation: Sarpanch, Ward Member, Patwari, Village Secretary, Dy.

Secretary and general public are involved in the plan formulation process. Proposals are

received by the members in the Gram Sabha, these are then discussed by the above

committee which are then put up in project proposal form and forwarded to the higher

authorities in the government. The Plan Formulation Process is a continuous activity

and goes all the year round. Every month suggestions are invited and processed

accordingly.

Every month four meetings are held at Village Secretariat i.e. 5, 12, 20 and 27of every month. In these meetings officials from all government departments

participate. The officials look into the complaints and give solutions and do planning

for future. The minutes of the meeting has to be sent to Collector by evening by Sector

In charge.

On 5 and 20 of every month soon after the Secretariat meeting the Gram

Panchayat hold its meeting.

Youth are encouraged to participate in the meetings of Gram Sabha, they can

give their suggestions in the meetings. They can also give their suggestions to Sarpanch

or Secretary. No special invitation is sent to youth organizations on plan formulation.

Specific demands have been received from youth organizations such as

boundary wall of the sports field at Chandel Kalan and Ramniwaspura, girls hostel at

Thuni Ram Laxmanpura, ghat at Thuni Ram Laxmanpuras pond to use it as swimming

pool.

There is no specific component for any issue in the annual/five year plan.

Planning is done according to the need of the people and the area. The priorities of the

programme for youth are as follows water, road, GSS Power house, animal

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Beneficiary Selection - Depending upon the activity (for government schemes or

panchayat project), a tentative list of beneficiaries is prepared in the Gram Sabha

meeting. This list is then prioritized according the general guidelines set up by the

government for the selection of beneficiary i.e. BPL, SC, ST, widow, handicap, etc.

Depending upon the budget the beneficiaries are selected accordingly.

There is no specific mandate to involve youth as a beneficiary. Other than

beneficiaries, youth is not involved in any other capacity during the beneficiary

selection. But they are involved in the program management of national festival like

26th January and 15th August and local festivals also. Two projects which were youth

oriented i.e. leveling of sports field, Chandel Kalan and Gurjar hostel gate, Chaksuwere implemented during the last financial year. By an approximate estimate there are

30% youth in the gram panchayat and out of which about 35% youth were benefited

from the programmes.

Implementation - The following projects have been forwarded to the government for

sanction. Boundary wall of the sports field at Chandel Kalan and Ramniwaspura Rs. 10

Lakh; Sports equipments Rs. 5 lakh; Girls hostel at Thuni Ram Laxmanpura Rs. 1

Crore 5 Lakhs; Ghat at Thuni Ram Laxmanpuras pond and its boundary wall Rs. 50

Lakh.

Gram Panchayat is authorized to invite tenders for the activity up to Rs. 20

Lakhs. Higher amounts are controlled by concerned department in consultation with

Panchayat.

Till date the Gram Panchayat has not involved youth organizations like NGOs,

Youth Clubs as implementing agencies as they are not aware that they can also be

implementing agency. Some Mahila Mandals are involved in preparing mid day meals.

They are not involved in any other activity as they dont have the capacity or finances

to do the same.

Monitoring - A monitoring committee is made to check the progress of

project/programmes and schemes during the implementation. The work of this

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programme. Panchayats have the power to implement the works of less than Rs. 20

Lakhs, for this a monitoring committee is constituted which looks into the affairs.

Works of more than Rs. 20 Lakhs are implemented by concerned government

departments, who have their own systems of monitoring. Till date no proposal has

come up to consider youth organizations like NGOs, Youth Clubs and Mahila Mandals

as agencies for monitoring, if this demand comes up in future decision would be taken

in a bigger group meeting.

Evaluation There is no system for evaluation of programmes/ schemes/ projects at

the panchayat level. Nor do they involve any agency for the evaluation of the

programmes.

First social audit was organized by Panchayat between January-March 2012. It

was done by Village Level Social Audit Team comprising of Jila Parishad (DRDA)

members, ward member, two youths, two senior citizens and government officials. The

team was selected in Gram Sabha meeting.

Feedback - Feedback is received at regular intervals generally during various meetings

such as gram sabha, ward sabha, panchayat meetings, etc. Panchayats do not utilize the

services of any agency for the collection of feedback from the field. To take feedback

youth organizations are not targeted but public in general are encouraged to give the

feedback at different forums and meetings.

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