How Can Grassroots Field Workers Engage with Local Administration Effectively?

Accountability Initiative Staff
(2020)

This panel, a part of the Future of Governance virtual forum, was an insightful discussion among Dr. Rukmini Banerji from Pratham, Ashif Shaikh from Jan Sahas, Biraj Patnaik from the National Foundation of India and Mirai Chatterjee from SEWA. Acknowledging the crucial work done by different last mile Grassroots Field workers, including those associated with the government such as Anganwadi Workers, the panel dived into experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also deliberated on empowering grassroots field workers with the right tools and information to effectively engage with government authorities.