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Kothuru villages demanding enquiry on NREG work after RTI is denied |
June 27, 2008. Kothuru, District Srikakulam: Villagers
march to Mandal Revenue Office to demand an enquiry into National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) work in their villages. In reponse
to complaints from several villages, the Committee to Achieve Right to
Work asked for Muster Rolls and Pay Orders from the Assistant Project
Officer via a Right to Information (RTI) Application. She refused to
accept the application People have written to to the NREGS Project
Director and the Collector of Srikakulam District, and plan to hold
workshops for villagers seeking just and accountable implementation of
government programs like NREGA in their villages. Do you want to
attend? Write to aid.hyd AT gmail.com. More pictures.
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