Welfare (Social Citizens)
Dr. Priya Ranjan Trivedi staying at A 15, Paryavaran Complex,
New Delhi 110030 (INDIA), Mobile : +91-9818097247 has designed a Masterplan Paradigm for the overall development of Welfare in the
following manner :
2.1 Principles
2.1.1 Inequities addressed
We propose a system in which the Central Government will
assist the States, and where necessary mount its own
programme, to address the uneven provision of basic services
in India. The unevenness of delivery of services is
exemplified by the disastrous state of housing, health and
education that exists in many rural areas.
2.1.2 Work to be Redefined
We call for a redefinition of the concepts of work and
unemployment.
2.2. Goals
2.2.1 Affirmative Action
We recognise a continuing need to focus on disadvantaged
groups in the Indian community.
Affirmative action policies need to ensure that the
opportunities and rewards for women are equal to those for
men.
2.2.2 Strengthening Communities
While a world view is necessary if we are to both care
for the planet and redress world-wide injustices and
inequities, the fate of the world rests significantly on the
actions of communities - both in their ability to generate
local initiatives and in their combined ability to promote
change at national and international levels. The policies of
our therefore aim to strengthen local democratic processes,
encourage regional sustainable development initiatives and
planning, and enhance management capabilities within local
communities.
2.3 Short Term Targets
2.3.1 Income Security
We propose that the social security system be reformed.
It should be simplified and made more uniform by:
a) aligning all payments for adults and independent young
people associated with unemployment, study, disability,
special benefit and age pensions;
b) aligning all unemployment allocations for the youth
and increasing these over time to reflect real living costs;
c) amalgamating the various child support and family
allowance payments, and increasing these in line with the
cost of caring for children;
d) linking all income and other support levels to changes
in the cost of living, so that they are automatically
adjusted for inflation.
2.3.2 Targeting Inequities
We propose that disadvantaged individuals and communities
will be the focus of specific public housing, health,
education and public transport programme.
2.3.3 Community Development
We propose that:
a) financial assistance be provided to local interest
groups to assist them to participate in local and regional
planning and sustainable development initiatives;
b) funds be made available from the Central Government
for the coordination, preparation and implementation of
ecologically sustainable strategic plans by state
governments and regional organisations;
c) funds be made available for the planning and
initiation of ecologically sustainable industries at local
and regional level; and
d) funds be provided for a Rural Community Initiatives
Programme (RCIP) to be instituted to assist in the
strengthening of rural communities, including improving
opportunities for employment, cultural and youth activities.
