In the current political and social scenario in the country, where division, as opposed to unity, is being encouraged in every strata of society, it is not surprising that the incidence of disputes are on the rise in rural areas. Most of the disputes are of a civil nature and have basically evolved from petty issues. The major drawback of these disputes is that they impede the progress of both the individuals involved, and well as the community as a whole, since warring neighbours do not want to work together for their common benefit. Also, as India’s legal system is overburdened, court cases taken several years to be resolved.
Deendayal Research Institute developed a unique approach for settlement of disputes through mutual understanding among the concerned parties.
| Intervention | Activity | ||
| 1 | Reduction of Disputes | Promotion of cordial atmosphere in village | Personal close contact with families in dispute |
| Meeting with disputed families | |||
| Selection and meeting with respected person in the villages | |||
| Formation of Committees | Formation of Village Development committee | ||
| Formation of Tarun Mandal | |||
| Formation of Mahila Mandal | |||
| Formation of Bhajan Mandal | |||
| Promotion of Social Gathering for village harmony | Cultural Program | ||
| Mangal Milan (Man and Women) | |||
| Shradha parv | |||
| Sahbhoje | |||
| National Festival | |||
| Traditional Program and Festivals | |||
| Games/Competitions | |||
| Participation on happy and sorrow moments | |||
| Matru bhoomi Yojna | |||
| Mahila Sammelan | |||
| Gramodaya Nidhi | |||
| Motivational speech of prominent person |