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- A three-day National Workshop on Localization of Sustainable Development Goals in Gram Panchayats through Adopting Thematic Approaches:
- Theme 1: Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihood Gram Panchayats is being organised during 14 – 16 November, 2022 at CIAL Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala.
- The workshop is being organised by the Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Government of India in close collaboration with Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala and Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Thrissur, Kerala.
This well-structured workshop aims to create awareness on the national level importance of addressing
(1) marginalisation – inclusion and access to basic services, social safety nets and protection systems – leveraging National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) through Panchayats, and
(2) livelihoods – the role of Panchayats in addressing income inequality & poverty, eradicating extreme poverty and improving employment opportunities for poor, vulnerable and marginalized sections and
(3) building resilience of vulnerable communities against the sudden shocks brought about by disasters and extreme climate events.
- A well-designed ‘Experience Sharing and Learning from the Field’ exercise in the form of field visits will be the major attraction for the participants / delegates on the third day of the National Workshop.
- The concluding day of the National Workshop is fully dedicated to field visits where the participants will be taken to Gram Panchayats to gain insight into the policy and operational dimensions of poverty reduction and livelihood augmentation within Kerala as evidenced
- To strengthen implementation strategy on Theme 1: Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihood Gram Panchayats
- To Facilitating dialogue between elected representatives of Panchayats and policy makers, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs, Domain Experts
- A well-designed ‘Experience Sharing and Learning from the Field’ exercise in the form of field visits will be the major attraction
- Around 1500 participants including members of the Kudumbashree and MGNREGS at various levels will attend the National Workshop
- Meanwhile there shall also be an exhibition with different thematic stalls showcasing various developmental/livelihood/skill development schemes and initiatives and achievements of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the thematic areas.
- Elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions from across the country and across the State of Kerala will attend the National Workshop.
- Panchayats that have taken initiatives in thematic areas have been invited for participation in the Workshop. Around 1500 participants are expected to attend the National Workshop.
- These will comprise elected representatives & functionaries of Panchayats, key stakeholders, domain experts and agencies doing exemplary work on poverty alleviation, employment generation and enhancing skills/ livelihoods and facilitating enabling environment that empower rural communities to explore more possibilities for better income generation.
The National Workshop endeavours to achieve following objectives:
- Creating a space for peer-learning for Gram Panchayats by exchange ideas and experience sharing with other States
- Facilitating dialogue between elected representatives of Panchayats and policy makers, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs, Domain Experts
- Strengthening implementation strategy on Theme 1: Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihood Gram Panchayats
- Releasing Kerala State Roadmap on SDG localisation in Panchayats
- Disseminating and deliberating innovative ideas around Theme 1 (Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihood Gram Panchayats).
The National Workshop will serve as an appropriate platform for deliberative action and experiential learning for the Gram Panchayats. It will be participatory and exploratory which will adopt three-fold process:
SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB
