INDIA: DISHA Don Bosco holds camp helping people in tribal communities access services
More than 200 people from 8 villages benefit
INDIA
(MissionNewswire) DISHA Don Bosco, located in Kawant in the state of Gujarat, India, recently held a two-day camp to help tribal residents from remote areas access critical government welfare services. The camp was held in the villages of Vagudan and Nanavanta. A total of 263 people from eight villages benefited from the camp.
A Salesian explained, “The camp aimed to support disadvantaged tribal families facing difficulties accessing government benefits due to limited awareness, documentation and procedural barriers. By bringing services to the villages, it bridged the gap between welfare schemes and marginalized communities.”
During the camp, the DISHA Don Bosco team helped people apply for or correct ration cards, enroll in the Widow Pension Scheme and Old Age Pension Scheme and more. Staff guided them through the procedures and ensured accurate completion of applications, helping them navigate administrative barriers.
Local officials noted that staff from DISHA Don Bosco succeed at promoting social inclusion and, through such camps, ensure that tribal communities have access to benefits and services designed for their development and well-being.
India has the world’s fourth largest economy but more than 22% of the country lives in poverty. About 31% of the world’s multidimensionally poor children live in India, according to a report by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
India’s youth face a lack of educational opportunities due to issues of caste, class and gender. Almost 44% of the workforce is illiterate and less than 10% of the working-age population has completed a secondary education. In addition, many secondary school graduates do not have the knowledge and skills to compete in today’s changing job market.
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