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BODHI works towards changing the attitude of SC, ST and OBCs. BODHI
makes a serious effort to help the humiliated castes to overcome the
negative self-condemnatory attitudes within themselves. This Centre
locates the Dalitbahujan writings, encourages new writings to be
taken up and all such writings will be popularized among masses. A
9-member advisory committee and Board of Trustees drawn from
academic, activist and social work background was formed under the
leadership of Prof. Kancha Ilaiah.
VISION
The BODHI centre aims to change the inhuman, unequal and negative
values working against the Dalit Bahujans. In general the Centre
will promote positive human values for all. At the same time, it
will have a special focus to promote and work to protect the human
rights of Adivasis Dalit Bahujans for their self-respect.
BODHI has undertaken following
activities this year.
Identification of Bodhi youth committees:
The village youth have formed in to Bodhi
youth committees in each village with seven as members of SC, ST
and OBCs. They provide separate space for Bodhi libraries.
Bodhi Youth Committees:
Bodhi has formed 274 youth committees (BYC). The committees were
formed with the help of local NGOs, Dalitbahujan activists, and
Ambedkar Yuvajana Sanghas in Medak, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Khammam,
Nalgonda, Warangal, Chittoor and other districts.
Meetings with Likeminded NGOs and activists:
BODHI organized several meetings with NGOs, CWS Partner groups and
Non-partner groups, individuals, Dalit Bahujan organizations,
Ambedkar Yuvajana Sanghas(AYS), other local youth organizations,
academicians, social activists, Research scholars, and students in
Warangal, Nalgonda, Medak, Hyderabad and other districts of A.P.
BODHI libraries: Established
Till July 2005 BODHI has established 151 libraries in 151
villages of Warangal Nalgonda, Medak, Ranga Reddy and Khammam
districts, around 76 Mandals were covered. The readership is slowly
increasing. BODHI has conducted one BODHI Youth Training programme.
For Medak Bodhi youth committee members. One member from each
village participated in the programme, where BODHI established
libraries in Medak district.
Youth
Training Programme was organized by BODHI on 9th July 2005 at
St.John’s Regional Seminary, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. Around 46 BODHI
Youth Committee members participated. |
