Earlier, I had requested Sarpanch to call all the ward members so that I can talk to them about their support. Nobody turned up.
I had some motivation oriented discussion with volunteers. I played Arunima Sinha's speech for some time till my Airtel broadband supported. This was to instill in them that it only needs to Think Big to make it big. I also discussed for some time leadership traits which each one of them were exhibiting during this project execution and making them believe that they are leaders. They were in reality leading from the front.
When it came to the discussion of issues, the older issues still remained. Books, Slates, Photographs, TV Channels, non-cooperation of illiterates etc. Nothing moved. Called Sarpanch over phone and he again promised to do the needful.
Since none of the ward members came in the morning, I along with the volunteers went to each of the ward members house and called them out. We sat in Gram Panchayat office and I gave them a clear picture about the progress, which was very minimal. Told them straight that many illiterates are still not cooperating and it is their responsibility to ensure that they bring them in line. Tried to make them accountable for their respective wards.
When I took up the issue of slates, banners etc. and told them that we need to talk to donors for arranging funds, some ward member was unhappy saying that for everything we cannot ask others. The Sarpanch has to use funds from Gram Panchayat etc. He immediately called somebody over phone and told me that slates are arranged. He also took the responsibility of banners etc. I felt relieved as I was not happy that these small things which were not being arranged and one ward member is ready to arrange things in no time.
As a third strategy, I announced to all that we will have a lucky draw on next Sunday for all those people who attend learning classes for all the days of the week. I told the VTs to inform each and every learner about this lucky draw. Also, told them we will make it a practice that every Sunday there would be some lucky draws and prizes. This strategy had dual purpose. It is not only to motivate people to attend all sessions but also to make people come for the lucky draw. We could use this opportunity to talk to the illiterates and motivate them further. Also, some generic learning session could be had using a projector when they all assemble for lucky draw and prizes.
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