Report of visit to the NGO Indian Medicine Development Trust on 27th May, 2016

Place

:273, kucha mir ashiq, Chawari Bazzer, Delhi-110006

Director

: Dr. Mohd. Rais

Secretary-

: Mr. Girish Chandra

IMTD
IMDT is working with mission convergence since December 2008. We were sanctioned the
areas of old Delhi as Sita Ram Bazar, Chawri Bazar, Lal Kuan, Bali Maran, G. B. Road, Jama
Masjid , We completed the survey of 10500 household appox. and got the detailed history of
poor and vulnerable household and families. We observed that in these congested areas,
people are really in need as most of the men are suffering from different diseases and
cannot afford to work and it is difficult for women to take the burden of family responsibility.
We also observed 40% are disabled and 30-35 % are widows and divorcees. With the grace
Delhi Government, it will be possible for us to give beneficiaries the required necessaties.
We find people in this area are vulnerable and poor and find them needy. We are aware and
known to these areas very well and It will be comfortable for us to perform activities and
provide facilities to them to complete the mission of mission convergence.

Programs run byThe Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD)

Mission Convergence was launched after a lot of consultative deliberation between the
Government, Planning Commission, Social sector experts and Civil Society Organisations.
Mission Convergence was formally launched on 14th August 2008 where the first District
Resource Centre was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dikshit.
The Mission Convergence incorporates the previous Gender Resource Centres, which function
much nearer to the community in its implementation structure and has added a Suvidha Kendra
to each GRC, redefining the scope of a GRC viz. not only its name.
Essentially the Gender Resource Centre was formed to take care of all dimensions related to
women empowerment in a holistic manner, and are envisaged as instrument to bring Social,
Economic, and Legal empowerment of Women particularly those belonging to the under
privileged sections of society. The activities of Gender Resource Centre are to encompass Social
Empowerment, Legal Rights, Economic Initiatives comprising of skill building, Micro enterprise
and entrepreneurship Development, Health Aspects, Information Sharing and Networking
Aspects, and Non formal functional literacy.

 Programs run under the scheme Mission convergence: file attached

Programs run under the scheme Gender Resource Centre: file attached
Programs run by Indian Medicine Development Trust(IMTD) under the scheme of Gender
resource center which is the part of the scheme Mission convergence are as:
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NFE ( Non-Formal-Education)
SHG (Self Help Group)
Skill development program
Help Desk
Legal advice and Legal awareness
Awaz Uthao

(NFE) Non Formal Education: it includes the following :

1) Adult education: The girls/women above 16years of age who is interested in studying further
can join IMTD for their eduction.
2) Remedial: Girls and children going to school but have problem to afford tuitions and needs
help. To avoid their discontinuity we help them in further studies.
3)NFE: Any girls, dropped out from school or not going to school for any reason and which is
below 14 year will be provided education. after getting the basic education,the child is admitted
to the school.
They gave Exams and certify to primary Education. All women and girls are motivated for
Education. They are made aware of the importance of Education and join the IMTD.
(SHG) Self Help Groups are formed in Chawri Bazar GRC, karol bagh and Loni(Ghaziabad).
Women are motivated to earn their livelihood in better manner and can give best education and
other facilities to their families. The Groups are enrolled with Banks. Women are aware of their
rights and confident to run their own business independently. Appox. Two Hundred and seventy
women(2014-15) were involved in these groups and more are confident to join. They are
involved in different activities like handicraft work, tailoring, handmade food products, artificial
jewelry and many more products.
Skill development program: it includes 2 courses

Cutting ,tailoring and embroidery: Ms. Naseema is the coordinator. They have two batches
morning and evening. The timings are 10 to 1 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the evening. In
the morning batch they have 23 students and in the evening batch they have 33 students.
The course duration is 6 months

Beautician: Ms. Shehla is the main coordinator. They have two batches morning and
evening. The timings are 10 to 1 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the evening. In the morning
batch they have 25 students and in the evening batch they have 25 students. The course
duration is 6 months

Awazuthoa for women

AwaazUthao campaign was launched in Delhi on 8th March 2011 on the occasion of
International Womens Day, to address the safety concerns of Women and Girls in the city. The
initiative involves formation of women and youth collectives (groups) at the grassroots level, to
address the issues of women safety at public places and support women in distress including
situations of sexual harassment / assault and rape. It is envisaged that these collectives would act
as an effective instrument of change in their respective communities and bring about perceptible
improvement both in societal mindset towards gender issues and the physical environment.
It includes the activities:
a) For eve teasing
b) Harassment of women
c) Domestic violence
How the IMTD organize
They have 4 groups which includes 20 members. Another group that includes the stakeholders.
Stakeholder includes MLAs, SHOs, counselors etc. With the help of these people, the members
of IMTD try to counsel the people who approach them for help. help the people who come for
their help. They help them to get their report registered in the nearest police station, provide
councelling etc.
Legal Aid: We have appointed a legal Lawyer and counselor in our GRC to provide free
services to the beneficiaries. The community especially women cant afford to give fees to
lawyers and suffer from traumas. To give them peaceful life we have also joint hands with

DLSA. In all 48 awareness sessions are organized in the community by legal lawyer to give
them awareness touching different topics such as child labour, matrimonial Alliance,
domestic Violence, Eve Teasing and harassment, RTI, Rights of women, mediation, etc.
Similar procedure obtains in Karol Bagh. Appox. 1300 beneficiaries attended the Awareness
sessions in Old Delhi and 952 in Karol Bagh GRC and 200 in Old Delhi and 150were given legal
services.
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING
There are cases of Molesting, Eve Teasing, Rape, Sexual Abuse, and Harassment both physical
and mental. There is no protection and safety for women and girls. therefore, it has become
very important to give self defense training to our community women. IMDT has arranged
special self defense training with the collaboration with Delhi Police Nanakpura Head office for
the protection of female gender. 200 girls / women(2014-15) were provided training for their
safety and protection of their self respect physically and mentally , to build confidence and to
handle all sorts of situations and challenges they face in life.
SPOKEN ENGLISH
Supported by TIMES OF INDIA
In the community many youth girls and boys after completing their schooling sit ideal due to
high competitions. Either They could not score good marks and not be enrolled in any of the
colleges /
institutions or some may have economical problems. With the support of Times of India a special
program launched for such students teach India. 380 students enrolled and trained for good
communications, fluent in English speaking and writing. After training they are provided
placement in
reputed companies and try to make their best future.75% of the students are employed in MNC
and reputed companies.