My ward consists of 450 households spread across three villages of Kasagaral
Nawhalia, Nanhalia, and Humari gaon in Assam. Having been involved in
social work through my association with Mahila (Women’s) Committees, I
felt the need to address my concerns about the Ward’s development through
a wider platform. Though I was involved in the Mahila Committee and other
cultural organizations before, I now have a respectable and more effective
platform to undertake development projects in my Ward.The villagers trust me and give me their support. We have never had any
misunderstanding even though sometimes I am unable to give them – individual
benefits from Social Welfare Schemes. I myself am not satisfied with this, as
people had voted for me with the hope to get something in return.After joining office, I facilitated the allotment of a building to the Mahila
Committee giving them a permanent place for their meetings. I introduced
various schemes such as the Randhan Jyoti, Kutir Jyoti, Annapurna and the
Antyodaya Scheme for the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) families of the Ward.
Apart from this, I also looked into other aspects of development of the Ward,
such as the construction of roads and tube wells, and the cleaning of public
tanks to ensure safe drinking water. I arranged benefits for people affected by
leprosy, through the District Social Welfare Department.I have organized trainings in making pickles, jams, and jelly for the village
women. I have also initiated five Self-Help Groups (SHgs) among the women
from my Ward.I have attended training programs about different government Schemes at the
Block-level and have attended the Women’s Leadership Workshop, conducted by
The Hunger Project-NEST. In the initial phase of work, I faced several problems
while dealing with government offices, but after attending the workshop, I am
more confident and am able to assert my rights as a representative of the people.
I now know my rights very well. I strongly believe in the rights of women and
feel that they should come forward in every aspect. To carry forward the work I
have initiated in my Ward, I have decided to contest the next election as well.Anita gogoi
Ward Member
Panchayat: Pub Sarigoan
Block: Dekagara
District: Jorhat