Parivartan – The Change
is an initiative of Purvanchal Gramin SevaSamiti (PGSS) in collaboration with
CBM Saro, Bnagalore . The programme began on 1st January, 2012 and works
for the development of the Person with Disabilities (PwDs) . PGSS also have
selected a partner called NIRPHAD to work along with PGSS in Mathura district
of Uttar Pradesh, to regularize issues of the Person with Disabilities (PwDs).
The area profile of the programme is given below;
Objectives/
Goals of Programme
OVERALL
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
To contribute to the alleviation of the poverty and improvement of quality of life of Persons with Disabilities
through mainstream initiatives, poverty reduction & community development
measures
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Enabling persons with disabilities and their family members to access and enjoy their rights and
entitlements in Mathura and Gorakhpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, India
The Main Activites of the proramme
Ø Increased awareness on rights and entitlements of PwDs among the
public and sensitization among the various govt. departments on issues and
challenges of PwDs
Ø Dissemination of knowledge on PwD Act, NTA and UNCRPD
Ø Social auditing on disability policies
Ø Inclusion of PwDs in village level organisations such as SMC, VDC
& VHNSC
Ø Vocational training and
career fest
Ø Regular medical check up, corrective surgery for improved mobility
and cataract surgery
Ø Regular physiotherapy and speech therapy
Ø Distribution of assistive devices and equipments
Ø Teacher training on inclusive education for govt. primary and
secondary school
Ø Facilitating access to livelihoodØ Formation of CBOs such as inclusive Self Help Group, Mahila Mandal
and Disabled Persons Organisation
Ø SHG’s linkage with Bank
Ø PwD members participate in Gram Sabha
Ø Active participation of PwDs on the occasion of International Day of
Persons with Disabilities
No.of
Govt. Schemes, promoting through the programme
- MNREGA
- JSSK
- NIRMAL BHARAT ABHIYAN
- DISABILITY PENSION