Submission of deputation in South 24 Parganas

PBKMS along with SMS took up various social action initiatives which culminated in submission of a deputation to the Mathurapur-2 BDO, South 24 Parganas

Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity along with members of Shramajivi Mahila Samity submitted a deputation to the BDO (Block Development Officer) with all our demands ranging from the need to provide more scheme based work to women under MGNREGA, 2005 to immediate disbursal of digitized ration cards. Grievances on implementation of government sponsored programmes to the likes of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin, Mission Nirmal Bangla and social assistance schemes. Post submission of the deputation, a discussion was held with the BDO wherein our leadership has been promised all necessary action(s) on our complaints. Officials also discussed the nature of schemes that can be taken up to benefit women workers and the registered self help group(s) under MGNREGA, 2005. The need to plant fruit trees under the programme in creating a source of essential nutrients for women was conveyed along with the need to encourage nurturing of medicinal plants owing to their multiple uses. We plan to meet the Block Medical Officer of Health (BMOH) soon to highlight the concerns of pregnant and nursing mothers, especially in the manner of disbursal of maternity benefits. The office of the District Magistrate will also be engaged with to put forward our demands concerning rights based legislations at the policy level. A few photographs shot by our members on that day have been shared below:     

Women members shouting slogans in front of the block office

  

A procession before submission of the deputation 

The procession ending outside the block office

Our elder 'Didis' leading the march 

Members outside the BDO's office after submission of the deputation

Members and representatives from 8 Gram Panchayats participated in the proceedings of the day which witnessed a massive gathering after easing of lockdown restrictions in the Diamond Harbour subdivision of the district. Members took to the streets with slogans and revolutionary songs which often acted as a stimulus to break into a dance.