“THE HUNGRY SHOULD HAVE FOOD”
THE BACKGROUND OF VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Hunger, disease, and illiteracy are tragedies that frequently occur in developing countries. The three problems cannot be separated since they are interconnected. The community development project carried out by JTS in sixteen villages of Dungeshwari is based on the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka.
However, the community development project in Dungeshwari was revamped, taking into consideration the local and cultural context.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
“CHANGES IN DUNGESHWARI”
JTS is conducting a project to improve the quality of water and sanitary facilities. This community development project includes home improvement, road construction, and wasteland reclamation. Local residents are actively involved in the project. This project motivates local residents to take the initiative to make changes in their own lives.
Water Supply
Every year, JTS has been installing hand water pumps and wells in each village and has constructed agricultural waterways to solve the agricultural and drinking water shortages. However, the water shortages are still a very serious problem in Dungeshwari. A hand water pump costs $ 1,000.
Shiramdan (Communal Labor)
JTS organizes “Shiramdan,” or communal labor, which enables the local residents to work together to solve community issues. Based on voluntary participation, the residents of the community are working on many projects, including repairing the driveways in the village, constructing wells and sewage systems, building preschools, and cleaning the village.
Technical Training
JTS provides training programs, including sewing, agricultural, and typing classes, to local residents. These programs were prepared for the senior students of Sujata Academy but have now expanded to include the local residents.
JTS organizes a variety of events, which include conducting census in the villages, providing Hindi classes, and hosting soccer games to build a sense of community among the residents.
Other
JTS organizes a variety of events, which include conducting census in the villages, providing Hindi classes, and hosting soccer games to build a sense of community among the residents.
