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IMPACT

MRA within a span of 14 years has been able to create an impact at Policy level through strong Media and mass Advocacy. Women’s Demand for the allocation of effective powers to the Gram Sabha accepted by the State Government and a law came into effect on December 2002. Women’s Gram Sabha now made mandatory before the general gram Sabha. State Government has accepted to make suitable amendments to resolve the issue of suspended gram Sabha. BDOs are advised to give adequate publicity to Taluka meetings to ensure participation by women.

Three-fourth majority is made Mandatory to unseat women Sarpanch through No- confidence motion, thus putting a check on improper and gender biased use of statutory provisions. State Government has agreed to implement Gram Sevikas on experimental basis. Ten percent Budget for women will be implemented rigorously. Priority to be given to Mahila Mandals for allocation of land by the Government committees is to be extended to other committees as well. As a result of MRA lobbying, State Government has issued a resolution stating that Flag hoisting should necessarily be done by women where she is heading the PRI.

In Short:

  • Demand for the allocation of effective powers to the Gram Sabha accepted by the State Government & a law came into effect on December 2002.
  • State Government has agreed to start District level Consultation Centers for Women in Panchayat Raj.
  • Women Gram Sabha now made mandatory before the general Gram Sabha.
  • State Government has accepted to make suitable amendments to resolve the issue of suspended Gram Sabha.
  • Block Development Officers are advised to give adequate publicity to Block meetings to ensure women’s participation.
  • Three-fourth majority is made Mandatory to unseat women Sarpanch through No- Confidence motion, thus putting a check on improper & gender biased use of statutory provisions.
  • State Government has agreed to employ Women Village Secretaries on an experimental basis.
  • Priority to be given to Women Groups for allocation of land by the Government.
  • Presently financial powers enjoyed by Water supply & Irrigation sub-committees is to be extended to other committees as well.
CONTRIBUTION TO MAHARASHTRA:

MRA has contributed few basic concepts, images & perspectives to the State e.g., NGO sector is really reflecting on their role in Politics. We are questioning voters to reflect on “Jaisa Raja, Waisi Praja” – or vice versa. MRAs song is a popular frame behind most of the collectors.

An image of Savitribai Phule is popularized through various publications. Terms like Karbharni & Daughters of Savitri is being used by Government Officials.

Many NGOs are approaching MRA to be a part of the movement. “Women in Governance” is not a concept now. It is a practice along with criticisms, like Sarpanchpati – (All husbands are real power centers). We need to be very pro – active on these criticisms.

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