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Mumbai, 29 July 2017: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Mumbai organized an awareness training programme on “Right to Food” at Naik nagar in the Dharavi slum. More than 35 women participated in this programme. Mr. Mohamed Anees (Convenor for Anna Haq Parishad) was the resource person for the workshop. It was for the very first time that a workshop of this nature was held in Naik nagar.
Through this workshop DBDS made it clear to the participants the rights that they have according to the Food Security Act. The resource person also helped the participants to understand the different types of Ration Cards and the benefits that can be availed through these different cards.
There were number of queries raised by the participants which were answered satisfactorily. As a concrete result of this workshop DBDS also elected 4 area volunteers who will facilitate the process of registering the complaints regarding the Ration Shops.
Mrs. Kavita Kamble (Field Staff - DBDS) proposed the vote of thanks. The women went back enlightened and happy about the event held.
Through this workshop DBDS made it clear to the participants the rights that they have according to the Food Security Act. The resource person also helped the participants to understand the different types of Ration Cards and the benefits that can be availed through these different cards.
There were number of queries raised by the participants which were answered satisfactorily. As a concrete result of this workshop DBDS also elected 4 area volunteers who will facilitate the process of registering the complaints regarding the Ration Shops.
Mrs. Kavita Kamble (Field Staff - DBDS) proposed the vote of thanks. The women went back enlightened and happy about the event held.
