Nandurbar

Dr Rajendra Bharud, District Collector of Nandurbar in Maharashtra, has managed to keep his district afloat even amid the second wave of coronavirus, with adequate oxygen supply, beds, a well-planned vaccination drive and systematic preparation beforehand. He tells us how he achieved this feat.

Relu Vasave, an Anganwadi worker from Nandurbar, Maharashtra, rows 14 kms on the Narmada to the remotest parts of her village to provide nutrition and supplements to expecting mothers and newborns

“I had read in a census report that this village was completely untouched by development or political involvement of any kind and felt that it was ideal for me as a researcher. There are hardly any schools or toilets here.”

Padgilwar Corporation successfully innovated a small-scale rice mill that can be transported easily from village to village, and run on basic electricity.

India is one of the largest democracies in the world. There are multiple tools available that let citizens take charge by participating in decision-making and challenging corrupt and arbitrary actions at all levels. One of the simplest is to file applications on issues to the relevant authority and follow up with RTIs to reach a resolution.