Challenges in Implementation of the NREG Scheme
Report of a research study on implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Bharawan block of  Hardoi district, U.P.  This study was conducted by Indian Institute of Rural management student Mr. Samar Singh over a period of few months in summer of 2006.  The report details the findings on level of awareness among the villagers and additional problems in implemetation. It concludes with comments on the cost of the NREGA program.

Hunger Strike in Sandila Called Off

The 2 day old hunger strike has now been called off after the district officials started processes to meet some of the demands of the local communities.

Hunger Strike in UP to protest Corruption

Villagers of Hardoi District who have been staging a sit-in at Sandila since February 7th, 2006 have decided to now convert it into a hunger strike.

Right to Employment Yatra in U. P.

In the last couple of weeks, the Rozgar Adhikar Yatra travelled through Bihar and U. P., using public debates and conversations with various sections of our communities to discuss the need for minimum wage employment programs for the economic sustenance of India.