By BIS Correspondent for BIS Mumbai

KAWANT, November 3, 2026: Taking another significant step towards ensuring that government welfare benefits reach the most deserving tribal families, DISHA Don Bosco Kawant organised a Government Schemes Facilitation Camp at Galesar-1 village on October 30, 2026. The camp witnessed the participation of 53 beneficiaries, including 26 women and 27 men, reflecting the continued interest of rural communities in accessing essential government welfare schemes and services.

The initiative was organised with the understanding that many tribal families living in remote villages of Kawant block face difficulties in accessing government schemes. Limited awareness, distance from government offices, lack of proper documentation and challenges in completing online procedures often prevent eligible families from receiving the benefits intended for them. Through these village-level camps, DISHA Don Bosco Kawant seeks to bridge this gap by bringing guidance and assistance directly to the people.

During the Galesar-1 camp, villagers received assistance with several important government schemes and documentation-related requirements. These included adding and removing names from ration cards, old-age pension applications, widow assistance schemes and seasonal agricultural seed kit schemes. The team guided beneficiaries through the necessary procedures and helped them take the required steps to avail themselves of the relevant benefits. Such assistance is particularly valuable for elderly people, widows, agricultural families and economically vulnerable households.

The Galesar-1 camp forms part of a continuing series of Government Schemes Facilitation Camps organised by DISHA Don Bosco Kawant in different villages of the block. Earlier initiatives included camps at Vagudan and Nanavanta in June, Godadha in July and Kaldaragam in August. More recently, camps were organised at Rendha on October 21 and Galesar-1 on October 30. Each initiative has responded to the practical needs of villagers, particularly those who find it difficult to travel repeatedly to government offices to complete official formalities.

The participation recorded in these camps reflects the importance of taking welfare services closer to rural and tribal communities. At Godadha, 130 beneficiaries received assistance, while the August programme at Kaldaragam supported 113 people. The recent camps at Rendha and Galesar-1 further demonstrate the continued relevance of this initiative.

Fr Dr Mayank Parmar, Director of DISHA Don Bosco Kawant, along with the Programme Officer and project staff, has been facilitating these initiatives with the support and cooperation of local community representatives. The involvement of village leaders and local volunteers has also helped strengthen community participation and connect people with available services.

For DISHA Don Bosco Kawant, these camps are not merely administrative activities but an expression of its commitment to stand alongside tribal families and promote their dignity and well-being. By helping people understand government provisions and complete essential formalities, the organisation continues to work towards ensuring that geographical distance, lack of information or procedural difficulties do not deprive deserving families of their rightful benefits.