Across 35 villages in Giridih block, SPS’s Local Governance Project has used village meetings, public information and document checks to help residents navigate government welfare schemes. Its campaigns include Kaam Mango Abhiyan on access to work under MGNREGA, Ration Samvad on the public distribution system and Pension Parishad on old-age and social-security pensions.
Community members have worked together on documents and applications. SPS reported that 55 pension applications had been submitted and 38 older residents were receiving pension benefits. The work also shows why clear eligibility information and active follow-up matter for people seeking entitlements.
