National Seminar ov “Vehicular Polltion in Delhi after theCourt's Directions:
An Assessment"
An Assessment"
GIRD organised a National Seminar to assess the effects of vehicular pollution control measures in Delhi like the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas for the public transport system. The Seminar evolved further measures and policy directions required in the transport sector for making ambient air quality cleaner for the inhabitants of the capital city of India.
GIRD Director, Shamsuddeen, A.K. Delivering
Key-Note address at the Seminar
Key-Note address at the Seminar
GIRD mobilized Indian volunteers for ‘Clean up the World Programme’ at Dubai, organized by Dubai Municipality with UNEP’s association.
Action for Endosulphan (chemical insecticide) Victims of in Kasaragod (Kerala)
GIRD actively collaborated with the campaigns and support activities including Medical Camps for the victims of Endosulphan (chemical insecticide) victims of Kasaragod district in Kerala beginning from 2006. We are now assisting and guiding Badiadka Grama Panchayat to mobilize public and governmental support for the rehabilitation of these victims.
GIRD Secretary, Shamsuddeen, A.K. leading a delegation of members of CNRI’s Kerala Chapter to H. E. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India.
As a Member of Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), GIRD volunteers have organized in various parts of India action and campaign programmes covering a vast range of issues affecting the rural masses — strengthening farmer community, organizing Self Help Groups of farmers, women, reaching science and technology to rural India, community development, promoting primary education, health and sanitation, fighting malnutrition, promoting eco-friendly farming and manufacturing practices, etc.
GIRD was recognized and honoured for its exemplary work as an NGO during the National Meet – ‘Advantage Rural India’ held on 24th to 26th, April 2007 at New Delhi by the Confederation of Rural NGOs of Rural India (CNRI)
Work for Rural India
GIRD Director Shamsuddeen A.K. with a CNRI delegation meeting Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at New Delhi for strengthening voluntary action in rural India
Recent trends in Infant Mortality as captured by the Government of India’s National Family Healthy Survey shows that 79 children out of each 1000 live-births do not survive. Malnutrition and Inadequate Health of Mothers, in general and during pregnancy, are the main reasons for this mortality rate. The effect of this malady is differentially experienced by the different sections of society. That the position of minorities is far worse than others is attested in the Report by Prime Minister’s High Level Committee (Sachar Committee) of November, 2006. The Sachar Committee has brought out that The health of Muslims, especially women, is directly linked to poverty and the absence of basic services like clean drinking water and sanitation. The main thrust of GIRD’s Nutrition Enhancement for Weaker Sections programme is, therefore, in the areas inhabited by Minorities and other Weaker Sections of Society such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Most Backward Classes consisting of artisan communities and traditional service-providers.
Nutrition Enhancement for Weaker Sections
GIRD volunteers in action, providing Nutrition supplements to school children
ACTIVITIES
