A Training Programme of the 11th and last batch of Social Audit Team members of the Social Audit Unit (SAU) concluded on Friday at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD).
The 30-day Training Programme covered various aspects like the Constitution, Poverty & Vulnerability, Detailed information relating to MGNREGA, Right to Work, Rural Development Programs, Principles of Social Accountability, Right to Information, etc. , an official press release informed.
So far, through such Training Programmes, approx. 427 Social Audit Team members have been trained since November 2016. The Training Program consists of theoretical and practical sessions and various methods like lectures, role plays, group discussions, films, etc. are used to make the Training Program more effective and interesting.
The Chief Guest for the concluding session was Subhash Mishra, Upper Development Commissioner.
He said that each person is a Social Auditor and stressed on the Social aspect of the Audit by mentioning that man is a social animal and hence he has a responsibility towards people, especially the poor, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged.
Mishra asked the trainees to develop the habit of reading and study so that they become more knowledgeable about their subject.
Meher Gadekar, Director, Social Audit Unit (SAU), explained the purpose of Social Audits being carried out by the SAU at the request of the Government of Chhattisgarh.
He mentioned that Social Audits are a step in the direction of Good Governance and that Transparency and Accountability being its two pillars.