Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Group Recommendations for Setting up of Basic Amenities in Rural Communities

Abstract

The Basic Amenities Working Group recommends setting up Rural Research, Training & Implementation Centers that are connected through internet (2G or 3G based datacards). This network of internet connected Centers will - support local healthcare through mutli-media supported telemedicine, counselling and training - track, and provide training and infrastructure development for sanitation and quality water - support local experts in providing school level and adult education - bring markets to the community (allowing price discovery, access to local produce and services by global markets and delivery of goods to the local community), increasing efficiency of trade - through this, it will support agro-processes, livelihood generation - support integrated learning across centers, tracking of capacity building and strategy development BAWGrecommends broad frameworks in providing wellness services (health, sanitation and water quality), education, e-connectivity & marketing services to rural communities. The framework defines goals of the program and stakeholders necessary – local partners (NGOs, SHGs, government agencies) will need to define the program within this framework appropriate for local implementation.