Vikas Maitri
Voluntary Development Society in Jharkhand
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Workshop on Adivasi Society and Culture of Jharkhand 28 – 30 July 2008
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Vikas Maitri
Programme Centre 3rd July 2008 Dear Friends, Culture depicts both the foundation and feature of any society. This statement is particularly significant in the context of Jharkhand. Culture refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activities significance and importance. In the context of India culture has a reciprocal relationship with socialized behaviour. Social education and self-awakening refine culture. Cultural awakening is the starting point to organize a society. Through this process Adivasis can consolidate, self-govern and become self reliant in many ways. There is an inherent danger that adivasis do not realize the importance of culture and there by jeopardize the existence of their being. Vikas Maitri was founded with the objective to organize and reunite all adivasis living in Jharkhand which is also essential for their development. This unity is to be brought about by means of friendship and solidarity. With this objective in mind Vikas Maitri during the last 35 years has been organizing seminars, workshops, meetings and is carrying out community development programmes. Moving forward with this effort, an All Jharkhand Workshop has been organized from 28-30 July 2008. The topic of the workshop is “Adivasi Society and Culture of Jharkhand”. Learned personalities of the community will be invited to throw light on the situation under the banner of Vikas Maitri. Cultural renewal and awakening are sure means of putting aside misunderstandings in the society resulting basically from the process of politicization. We welcome all in the workshop, more particularly those who wish to play leadership role in their community. We encourage, religious, social and political leaders to participate and contribute in the workshop.
For one's identity I cordially invite you in the workshop and hope you will contribute your mite to its success. Yours sincerely,
Dominic Bara See details of topic and speakers
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Vikas Maitri is registered under Societies Registration Act (No.49/69-70). The following are the membership fees: Membership (Rs.) Vikas
Maitri Contact: rch_vimaitri@sancharnet.in |
What You Need
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One of the unique endeavours of Vikas
Maitri is the floating of a duly incorporated public limited company
owned by the ordinary Adivasis of the villages. The main objectives
of this company are "to carry on business to invite, accept and
receive deposits at interest or otherwise for fixed periods from members
and to lend the fund on terms and conditions formulated by the company to
promote different saving and financial help and benefits to its members or
to carry on the business of being a finance
company".
For details see Annual report |
Current Topic:
CIVIL SOCIETY Civil Society has become a buzzword today. It is highly spoken of by all sorts of people - Presidents, UN dignitaries and NGOs as the key to political, economic and societal success. Civil Society is a modern and western concept. Civil Society stands on the breakdown of traditional society in countries which are highly industrialised. For example a great majority of Americans live in big cities and their suburbs. They have moved away from their moorings, but they still need a community. And it is working as unpaid staff for a non profit institution that gives people a sense of community, purpose and direction. In short civil society is a "mission" driven society whereas traditional society is driven by traditional bonding and immediate neighbourily surroundings. It is also interesting to note how the concept of "Civil Society" has changed over the years. In ancient times the Romans and the Greeks equated civil society with the State. In the 18th century with the rise of private property, market competition, and the bourgeoisie, the civil society was considered separate from the State. It was also thought to be a special nucleus of independent political activity which is crucial for any struggle against tyranny and dictatorship. However, in the 1990s, Civil Society is seen as a social renewal specially in the developing world where privatisation and other market reforms are taking place at a fast space. The information revolution also provided new tools for forging connections and empowering citizens. What do you think? Please write to us about your views by e-mail or enter your comments in our guest book. Please view other topics : Globalisation ; Panchayati Raj |
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