In a significant step towards empowering grassroots governance, recently, the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD), Arunachal Pradesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tribhuvan Sahkari University-IRMA, Gujarat. The signing took place in the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Minister Shri Ojing Tasing.
Key objectives of this collaboration include:
- Capacity building and training to upskill grassroots functionaries
- Joint research and policy engagement to inform evidence-based planning
- Evaluation and strengthening of training curricula to reflect emerging rural challenges
- Knowledge sharing to integrate innovative practices across both institutions
The collaboration envisions a long-term, impactful engagement that aligns with sustainable rural development goals.
Join the Discussion on MyGov:
- What specific areas should the training modules prioritize for maximum impact?
- What kind of training and skill areas do you think should be prioritized for Panchayati Raj leaders?
- How can we ensure that rural voices are better reflected in research and policy?
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
What is grassroot level institutions strengthening and transformation?
These include Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), schools, Anganwadi centres and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). GIST promotes convergence and integration, aligning these institutions to take action on climate change and ensure the sustainable use of resources.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
What are the grassroots level initiatives?
Grassroots social initiatives contribute to sustainable development by promoting practices such as organic farming, renewable energy adoption, waste management and water conservation. They balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social well-being.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
In order to promote upskilling of grassroots functionaries in a state, a multi-pronged approach focusing on training, resource mobilization and fostering a supportive environment is crucial. This includes providing targeted training programs, leveraging technology for wider reach, building partnerships and emphasizing community participation.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
Why is grassroots important?
By involving residents in the decision-making process, grassroot democracy helps to build stronger community ties and cooperation. It encourages collaborative efforts and mutual support among community members, enhancing social cohesion and resilience.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
What is the grassroots model of innovation?
Grassroots innovation, on the other hand, refers to the creation of specific solutions based on the local situation, interests and values of the local group or community.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
Which planning is executed at the grassroots level?
It must be emphasized that grass roots level planning is decentralized planning where the people at the grass roots not only have the authority to plan for their own community but also the power to use resources for effective implementation and to supervise the whole process.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
How do you use grassroots organization in a sentence?
Grassroots organisations were generated in and shaped by their interaction with the state.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
Grassroots initiatives are community-based approaches created to address localized problems. Projects backed by local organizations can quickly gain momentum on the local level because they are generally enacted by local actors.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
What is the grassroots approach to education?
The grass-roots model of curriculum refers to an approach in which the design, development, and implementation of the educational curriculum are driven by the needs, experiences and perspectives of teachers, students and other stakeholders who are directly involved with the use of curriculum.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 3 weeks ago
Grassroots organisations are groups of people pursuing common interests, largely on a volunteer and not-for-profit basis. Often such organisations are formed by activists in social movements. Many are closely linked to communities and local concerns.