leaders of community-based organisations from villages across Jharkhand gathered at the PACS Inclusion Utsav to share their learning and experiences of empowerment and inclusion, under the seven-year Poorest Areas Civil Society (PACS) programme. On the first day of the program welfare minister louis Marandi and Minster for Food supplies Saryu Rai And other dignitaries were Present during the inaugural session.
The event was attended by members of civil society organisations that have partnered with PACS, government functionaries, donor organisations and influential voices in the state.
Rajkumar Bidla, PaCS Programme Manager insisted on community leadership. He said that there was a lack of program implementation among backward classes. There was lack of confidence and awareness. It was seen that there was a gap between the backward community and the benefit providing agencies. PACS along with other CSO’s came forward in removing these bottlenecks. Rajkumar also said that Role of CSO’s was for a limited period and now its upto the Government to carry it forward.
Johnson Topno, State Manager, PACS State Manager Johnson Topno said that PACS was a revolution and they worked on some basic missions. A relation was developed between the CSO’s and the government. There was a motive of making the service providers more responsive. It was also aimed at making women and excluded society to be better represented. He also briefed about the achievements in FRA implementation and work carried out in the areas of Rural Development.
Welfare Minister louis Marandi thanked PACS for being able and hardworking link between the CSOs and the Government. She stated that PACS have been working in those areas where Government and administrations have not reached. She said that PACS reached that those remote areas where development was lacking. She also complimented PACS for their development work for backward community.
Minister Saryu Rai complemented PACS and also stressed that impact of such programs should be analysed. He emphasized on creating awareness by such organisation among the community to have self believe. He said that Government will come forward in cooperating such organisations.
Ratan Tirkey Member TAC GOJ, Balram, State Advisor to Supreme Court, Ramesh Sharan, Economist among many other dignitaries were present on the occasion.