A State level consultation on SDG 3 and 5 was organized by Sahaj, Vadodara here for representatives of concerned departments, NGOs and the media.
Presenting detailed information on the existing schemes to achieve the goals enlisted in SDGs, JS Kansotia, Principal Secretary, MWCD suggested that NGOs have a key role in ensuring that the needy beneficiaries are not excluded from departmental schemes. Shalini Kapoor, Consultant, Tata Trust stated that social activists must play an active role and contribute significantly towards better delivery of services and facilities. Suresh Tomar, Joint Coordinator, MWCD invited everyone present to participate in different schemes for women's welfare for creation of a violence free society.
As part of the Consultation Nilangi and Rashmi from Sahaj made a presentation to representatives of NGOs working on women's health and gender issues, member organizations of the Maternal Health Rights Campaign and Media colleagues present at the occasion. Representatives at the Consultation also presented their feedback on the draft report and data of the research conducted by Sahaj which was presented. The consultation was moderated by Ramjisharan Rai from Maternal Health Rights Campaign, Madhya Pradesh. The vote of thanks was presented by Nidhi Shukla.
Others present at the Consultation included RS Gaur from Bhind, Narsingh Rathaur, Omprakash Nimraje and Anupam Sahu from Gwalior, Shobha Shivhare from Morena, Pravin Bhatnagar, Sarthi and Sushil Sharma from Anuppur, Anand and Anjali from Indore, Smriti and Nidhi Shukla from Bhopal, Ashok Mandre from Chhinndwara, Arun Tyagi from Sidhi and Sheshmani Shukla. The above colleagues finalised the draft report incorporating all essential points made by representatives present at the Consultation.