RDS implemented community awareness and sensitization programs in rural and tribal areas, including Bankura district of West Bengal, Deoghar district of Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. Many in these communities, such as tribal, dalit, indigenous, and minority groups, face deprivation of basic development amenities, high illiteracy, and social challenges due to superstitions and exploitation.
Superstitious beliefs, like witchcraft, continue to affect lives severely. Our policy prioritizes generating awareness in these communities before pursuing any development initiatives.
| State | Venue | Programme | No. of Participants | Resource Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Harekrishnapur | Elimination of social evils, SHG promotion | 122 Women | N/A |
| Pochirdanga | 102 Women | Sushanta Modak | ||
| Tulsiburi | 56 Women | Durgadas Kapri | ||
| Harekrishnapur | Consumer Rights, Rights to Livelihood | 158 villagers | Dr. S. K. Dey | |
| Gopalpur | 88 villagers | N/A | ||
| Pochirdanga | Environment and ecology | 62 villagers | Rajat Bhattacharya | |
| Raipur | SHG promotion | 105 women | Sushanta Modak | |
| Jharkhand | Mohanpur, Deoghar | Water and Sanitation, SHG promotion | 50 villagers | N/A |
| Keriabag, Deoghar | 41 villagers | Gopinath Ghosh | ||
| Sariyahat, Dumka | 66 villagers | Sk. Alamgirh |
Sponsored by the Central Social Welfare Board, this project involves organizing awareness camps for rural and poor women in Bankura district, conducted by trained camp supervisors. The target villages include:
Modern schooling is essential for lower-middle-class students in Bankura who lack access to affordable education. Our program focuses on enrolling non-schoolgoing children and ensuring consistent follow-ups with parents.
RDS runs an IGNOU study center providing coaching and guidance for students from marginalized communities, including scheduled caste, dalits, tribal, and minority groups.
The Model Mainstreaming Education Center (MMEC) at Kalyanpur near Bankura town provides education, health checks, and nutritious meals to children from leprosy-affected families, significantly improving attendance, health, and educational outcomes.