q G.Os of State Government, and Government Policies
q Schemes of Central Government
q Schemes of Fisheries Department,
q Schemes of Social Welfare Department
q Schemes of Adi Dravadar Welfare Department
Bridging Community and Government
To facilitate the public, the AID Information Centers are receiving petitions of various nature from the public and forward them to the respective authorities, thus the gap between the public and the government and in implementation of schemes and their utilisation is abridged.
Education
In the wake of tsunami disaster the school going children's studies are affected due to dislocation, loss of possession, property and family members. Many children are mentally disturbed. This has greater impact on their studies and future of the communities and hence rapid attention is needed to cater to the educational needs of the children. AID has started special coaching for the children who are appearing for the final board examinations (10th and +2). It is also catering to the needs of the children studying in the classes from 1st Std to 9th Std through curricular supplementary coaching as well as extra-curricular activities like sports and cultural programmes carried out at the information centers.
Health
Health and sanitation will be the major concerns in the tsunami affected regions in the forthcoming months. The affected persons at present are accommodated in the temporary shelters.. . excessive heat, unexpected heavy rains ,dust have created great havoc on their health. Various health issues like diarrhea, chicken- pox, gynecological problems related to women and mental health issues are in plenty. AID has built rapport with the district health authorities to make intervention in the health of the people . AID has also brought in an ambulance for the exclusive needs of the tsunami victims and for conducting health and awareness camps in all the tsunami-hit places of Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts. Special medical attention is given to the children and the pregnant mothers.
Vocational Training for Women and Youths
AID has identified women who are widows, destitute and depressed by the tsunami waves and youths who are left with least future options. Among the women of the villages, 400 women have been identified who are victims of tsunami especially those who are widowed and deserted. For them training on tailoring and computers, food processing and fish processing is being given. Among the youths the training on motor mechanism, computers, four wheeler driving and boat repairing is being given. Thus they are being supported for livelihood restoration. The following vocational training schemes are being underway for providing livelihood to these women and youths in the tsunami affected communities.
For women:
q Computer q Tailoring
q Food processing q Other cottage industries
For youths:
q Motor servicing q Boat Repairing
q Four Wheeler Mechanism q Four wheeler driving
Skill Training:
AID carried out need analyses in the tsunami affected villages jointly with the local communities for identifying the skills to be imparted to the people for renovating their community life. As result a vast range of skills were lighted upon and selected to be launched shortly. Some of the areas of skill training chosen for launching are:
q Literacy improvement through adult education
q Communication abilities
q Interacting with various government departments for availing benefits
q Empowerment through SHGs
q Availing continuing education support for youths
AID Women Empowerment
