Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Aims and Objectives

The Taleigao Bachao Abhiyan, being an organization of individuals from the Taleigao constituency is committed to;

  • A democratic process of inclusive consultation, participation and dialogue at all levels of society and state.
  • Ensure that all organs of the State and especially the local self-Government bodies operate in a transparent manner and communicate all details to the citizenry
  • Protection of the ecology and environment of Taleigao for the present and future generations
  • Work for the betterment of human health to bring about a positive change in the living standards of the people of Taleigao, and in this process, the State of Goa at large.
  • In the face of the erosion of common property resources, the protection and conservation of such common property resources such as forest lands, natural springs, open spaces, grazing grounds, khazan lands, cultivable lands, and other natural and cultural heritage of the village of Taleigao
  • Equitable use and access to resources of the village community
  • Asserts the right of present and future generations to agrarian lifestyles and professions
    Stand against any violations of human dignity and will assert the right to non-discrimination, of every citizen of Taleigao
  • Ensure adequate wages and working conditions for labour employed in Taleigao
  • Revive/sustain traditional skills by fostering an environment that gives due value to the same.

Toward this end, the Taleigao Bachao Abhiyan will

  • Organise meetings, workshops, seminars and training camps for villagers, social workers and professionals at various levels, to achieve the above objects.
  • Provide support to the underprivileged and deprived sections in order to help them win their social and economic rights and lobby for the implementation of social welfare laws and government schemes and measures.
  • Act as a channel or forum for exchange of experiences and ideas,
  • Organize and carry out socio-economic surveys with a view to understanding the status of various sections of society
  • Document and publish pamphlets and other literature in pursuance of the above objects
  • Establish contact with other organisations, local, state-wide, national or international, with similar objectives or evincing interest in the activities of the organisation.
    raise funds towards achievement of the above purposes
  • Do such acts and things that may be necessary and/or incidental to the aforesaid objects and as may be agreed to be taken up by the Taleigao Bachao Abhiyan from time to time.