Programs

In addition to Dalit Shakti Kendra and the Center for Dalit Human Rights (see main page), Navsarjan currently maintains 9 programs.

Minimum Wage Implementation Campaign — by david — last modified 2010-01-14 10:59

Many agricultural laborers work in the fields for 12 to 14 hours a day--all for less than minimum wage.

Community Video Unit — by david — last modified 2010-01-14 10:54

The CVU produces monthly news magazines called “Aapna Malak Ma”, giving a powerful voice to those who need it most.

Land Rights Campaign — by david — last modified 2010-01-14 10:42

Lack of land is a central reason for Dalit impoverishment.

Eradication of Manual Scavenging Campaign — by david — last modified 2010-01-14 09:08

Navsarjan has been working since 1996 to end this inhuman practice.

Human Rights Value Education — by david — last modified 2009-06-04 11:38

Education is a human right denied to many Dalit children. Navsarjan works to restore that right.

Youth Awareness and Motivation — by david — last modified 2009-06-01 17:19

Navsarjan works to organize youth so that they can tackle some of their own issues.

Local Governance and Political Rights — by david — last modified 2009-06-01 17:12

Navsarjan provides training to help Dalit members of the "Gram Panchayat" village system fight discrimination in their villages.

Digitization of Research and Documentation — by david — last modified 2008-04-11 16:39

Digitization of key data is an important way to plan Navsarjan programs and address caste discrimination effectively.

Women's Rights Campaign — by david — last modified 2008-04-11 16:37

Dalit women are positioned at the bottom of India’s caste, class and gender hierarchies.