Go to the People. Live with them. Learn from them. Love them. Start with what they know. Build on what they have. But with the best leaders, when the work is done, the task accomplished, the people will say, 'We have done this ourselves'.
Lao Tzu
Welcome to Resource and Support Centre for Development (RSCD)!
RSCD was established in the year 1994, with a view to promote and build a network of organisations who works with the grassroots and aim at building a society where equal and appropriate opportunities are ensured to the deprived sections and they live in dignity, justice and freedom.
OUR OUTREACH & IMPACT
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
Women as Local Legislature (WALL) Trainings in partnership with the Commonwealth Local Government Forum – CLGF
16,000 - Gram Panchayat Induction Training
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
Gram Panchayat Induction Training collaboration with MAVIM
28 + Research & Development
4,450 - WALL Training for Elected Women Leaders
28 + Research & Development
Research and Study
1,700 + VDC
45,000 BOSS COURSE
28 + Research & Development
Trained Village Development Committees
400 + PRI
45,000 BOSS COURSE
45,000 BOSS COURSE
Trainers Trained in PRI
45,000 BOSS COURSE
45,000 BOSS COURSE
45,000 BOSS COURSE
BOSS Course for EWR's & Potential Women leaders
5,000 + GENDER
10 + POLICY AMENDMENTS
5,000 + GENDER
Gender & Climate Change Dialogue through campaign
2,000 + SDG
10 + POLICY AMENDMENTS
5,000 + GENDER
Localising SDG 3 & 5
10 + POLICY AMENDMENTS
10 + POLICY AMENDMENTS
10 + POLICY AMENDMENTS
Making Maharashtra Strong
Our Esteemed Partners & Collaborators
OUR BEST PRACTICES
BOSS Course: Door Step Education for Women Empowerment
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
The BOSS Course provides elected women leaders with convenient learning opportunities right at their doorsteps. Covering crucial topics such as the Panchayat Raj System, Gram Panchayat budget, Government orders, village institutions and services, and village development schemes, this long-distance education program aims to train and guide elected women representatives in fulfilling their Panchayat duties effectively while managing their household responsibilities effortlessly.
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
Traditionally, decision-making in villages was dominated by elders, leaving women and marginalized groups with little say. Our Gram Panchayat Darshan program offers elected women representatives hands-on exposure to local government institutions, helping them navigate and influence grassroots governance more effectively.
Flag Hosting: Recognizing Women's Leadership
Gram Panchayat Darshan: Learning Through Panchayat Exposure
Krantijyoti Training: Innovative Governance Education
In January 2003, the Maharashtra government made a ground-breaking decision by passing a resolution mandating that only the village Sarpanch, regardless of gender, shall hoist the national flag on Republic Day and Independence Day.
This means that if a woman holds the position of Sarpanch, she is entrusted with the responsibility of hoisting the flag. In the event of her absence, the duty falls to the next-ranking woman in the hierarchy.
Krantijyoti Training: Innovative Governance Education
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
Krantijyoti Training: Innovative Governance Education
The Krantijyoti training is a unique and thorough program developed by former EWRs in collaboration with field experts, focusing on practical governance of Village Panchayats, social issues, and personality development.
This training approach utilizes creative mediums such as songs, slogans, games, role-plays, and demonstrations instead of relying on dense literature.
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
A study across the country was done by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2007-08. It looked at women who were elected representatives (EWRs). Before, people thought these women were just standing in for their male relatives. But the study found that when given the chance, women can do just as well as men in politics.
Vanikarbharnichi: Connecting Through Technology
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
Raj Sattetlya Karbharni: Documenting Women’s Political Journeys
Vanikarbharnichi, a mobile voice message, represents a creative and efficient application of basic mobile technology.
It aims to connect with EWRs directly at their homes to educate them on governance matters related to Village Panchayats and offer them timely updates on different government schemes and policies.
About Resource and Support Centre for Development
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
A more equity society where the marginalized, mainly tribal, Dalit and women are partners in nation building without discrimination.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Establish and nurture network bodies of local voluntary organizations, development agencies, actors and committed people who believe in the potential of the marginalized and enable them to become actors of their own development.
Our Passion
Our Mission
Our Passion
Women in power with nurtured minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hand.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Passion
- Social Justice
- Transparency in its Operation
- Collectivism as against Individualism
- Gender Equality
- Solidarity in moments of Crisis
- Advocacy of the cause of marginalized
- Role and group accountability to the community development role
Capturing moments of hope and change
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