The project
on localizing MDGs in Dungarpur is to be implemented by
taking along District Administration, PRIs and community in
the process. To ensure better cooperation from them it is
necessary to sensitise various functionaries about the MDGs
and the current project.
A Sensitization Programme for District
Officials was organized on January 22, 2007 at EDP Hall of
Zilla Parishad in Dungarpur. Around 25 senior officers from
different line departments such as education, health,
forestry, ICDS, literacy, agriculture, Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Public Distribution System, Public Health Engineering etc.
remained present. For ice breaking – pairing game - an
informal method was adopted for the introduction of the
participants. Then the participants were briefed about the
MDGs and the current project. A thinking process on causes
of the issues related to the MDGs in the context of
Dungarpur was initiated among the participants. They were
asked to give their views through different coloured paper
slips. MDGwise slips were pasted on the chart papers
dividing the responses under two or three major categories.
One of the participants was then asked to summarise the
responses. Some of the responses also stimulated good
discussion among the participants. The proceedings were made
interesting by narrating a few short stories/ incidents
leading them to reflect upon various issues. Certain
management games were also used as tools to convey the
messages of cooperation and thinking beyond the box. They
were also invited to discuss about the present government
schemes which could help achieving the MDGs. The programme
was also attended by the District Collector and the Chief
Executive Officer participated in the programme throughout
the day.
On January 23, 2007 a meeting of Think Tank
was arranged to discuss the strategy for the implementation
of the programme. Think Tank comprising of members from
district administration, PRIs, NGOs and Corporate Sector
were invited to discuss and brainstorm various aspects of
the project. The Think Tank would also monitor the progress
of the project and provide suggestions for better
implementation. The Zilla Pramukh of Dungarpur Zilla
Parishad attended this meeting.
