Monday, January 21, 2008

HUNGER ALERT HUNGER ALERT HUNGER ALERT HUNGER ALERT HUNGER ALERT HUNGER ALERT


INDIA: 24 family of Mushar are marginalized from the Government assistance in Khargupur village in block Sevapuri Varanasi. If immediate facilities are not provided to these mushar communities they may die due to starvation.

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INDIA: corruption, failure of local administration, right to live, right to food, impunity

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Dear Friend,



Asian Human Right commission received information from People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights that 24 family of Mushar are marginalized from the Government assistance in Khargupur village in block Sevapuri Varanasi. If immediate facilities are not provided to these mushar communities they may die due to starvation.


Case


24 mushar families are living from forefather in Khargupur village block Sevapuri in Varanasi district. To fetch their children they sell leaf and stick which is irregular. Villager beat and abuse mushar for cutting stick and leaf from others people’s trees. Due to irregularity in selling leaf and stick mushar people are starving.


Hardly mushar community gets one time food from by picking up grain from the field. There is no hand pump in mushar ghetto for water they have to travel long distance.


The community health center is 3 K.M far from Khargupur village. Mushar said they did not get medical treatment in the hospital. One old woman said doctor may give us poison and we all might die. During the time of delivery they did not get free medicine they have to buy medicine from outside.


Mushars are landless and homeless. In the plot mushar are living is allotted six year earlier by village head Mr. Jungali Pal to people of chamar community. Nine mushar gets 10,000 Rupees to from Union bank of India in Sirhiri branch for the construction of house.


Name of mushar getting benefit

  • Amrawati W/o Raghunath

  • Suresh S/o Raghunath

  • Bhikhari S/o Laudhar

  • Yogesh S/o late Kishor

  • Baggi s/o Late Balai

  • Chote Lal S/o late Kishor

  • Urmila W/o Gulab

  • Shama S/o Late Balai

  • Pyare S/o Shama



The five-mushar money was taken by village secretary and remaining four people money by Sunil Mishra primary school teacher in Kamapur. They buy bricks of low quality and instead of cement construction was done by mud.


Next day policeman of Jansa police station came ordered to stop work and start beating mushar male and abusing to their women. When construction work stop then mushar went to sadar tehsil in Varanasi but they did not get any relief from there.


On 31st October mushar send application to solve their problem of employment, red card, house and allotment of land. DM ordered to BDO for solution mushar problem. Some mushar family members have below poverty line card but they did not have money to buy ration at the cheap rate. Till now mushar did not get money from village secretary and teachers.


Many old mushar are not getting benefit of old age pension. ANM and Anganwadi center is working in the mushar ghetto. Mushar children are going to primary school and getting mid-day meal in the school.


Two trolleys come for the distribution in mushar ghetto for the alternate livelihood opportunity but this trolley is kept with village head Mr. Junglie Pal and BDC Mr. Surendra Pal.




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Sub: take immediate action to save the life of mushar in Khargupur village in Sevapuri block in Varanasi district.




Respected Sir/Madam,



I want to draw your attention towards the 24 families of mushar living in village Khargupur in block sevapuri in Varanasi district. Mushar are living here from their forefather but still these mushar are homeless and landless.


I am aware that the plots in which mushar are living was allotted to chamar community six year earlier by the village head Mr. Jungli pal.


I am also aware that mushar cut leaf and stick from other people which is irregular. Some time mushar are beaten and abused by the villager for cutting stick and leaf. Due to less income mushar face problem to fetch their children. Mushar pick grain from the field and hardly get one time food.


I am aware in the plot mushar are living is allotted six year earlier by village head Mr. Jungali Pal to people of chamar community. Nine mushar gets 10,000 Rupees to from Union bank of India in Sirhiri branch for the construction of house.


I am also aware that five-mushar money was taken by village secretary and remaining four people money by Sunil Mishra primary school teacher in Kamapur. They buy bricks of low quality and instead of cement construction was done by mud.


I am aware that on next day policeman of Jansa police station came ordered to stop work and start beating mushar male and abusing to their women. When construction work stop then mushar went to sadar tehsil in Varanasi but they did not get any relief from there.


I am also aware that on 31st October, 2007 mushar send application to solve their problem of employment, red card, house and allotment of land. DM ordered to BDO for solution mushar problem. Some mushar family members have below poverty line card but they did not have money to buy ration at the cheap rate. Till now mushar did not get money from village secretary and teachers.


Many old mushar are not getting benefit of old age pension. ANM and Anganwadi center is working in the mushar ghetto. Mushar children are going to primary school and getting mid-day meal in the school.


Two trolleys come for the distribution in mushar ghetto for the alternate livelihood opportunity but this trolley is kept with village head Mr. Junglie Pal and BDC Mr. Surendra Pal.

I also request you to urge the Varanasi district administration, particularly the District Magistrate, to visit Khargupur village and to take immediate steps to resolve the food scarcity and alternate livelihood opportunity of the Mushar community in the village. I further request you to make sure that after the District Magistrate's enquiry if it is revealed that the village head not distribution ration card to the needy people but keeping with himself for essential services appropriate actions to be initiated against the village head without any further delay.

Yours sincerely

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

LIFE STYLE OF RICKSHAW DRIVERS IN VARANASI

LIFE STYLE OF RICKSHAW DRIVERS IN VARANASI
Communication is the process of sharing information. In a simplistic form information is sent from a sender or encoder to a receiver or decoder. In a more complex form feedback links a sender to a receiver. Communication is an important process and is associated with man to cradle to birth. However it comes effect when the person understands the message send by the sender properly. According to communicologist HAROLD LASWELL five elements play a major role to tune the process of communication as a whole like the rhythms of songs , which make it beautiful . These five elements called source ,message, channel , receiver and effect .The message send by the source is a coded content which is pass through the medium and is decoded accordingly to get the meaning to create an effect . The receiver under stands the coded contents – when he decoded it properly. Human beings require the basic necessity of life such as food ,cloth, shelter medicines ,education jobs, entertainment etc. But negligence in one thing may bring that person into a awful situation , from where his/her image will be looked down upon the society. For all these basic requirement one needs money due to which people from the rural areas flung to urban areas to increase their standard of living. Lastly communication, with one, another is a compulsive urge for human being. There can be no mutual understanding without communication. Mutual understanding is the care of human relations. Communication like birth, death, and wanting to be live as a part of life itself. Man is itself a communicating animal; he alone has the power to understanding without communication. Mutual understand express in words through sight sound touch, smell , and taste are the modes of exchange of message. Communication is the story of man and his effort to communicate effectively in the civilization and culture progress to the extent communication has made these possible.
\nGrassroots communication is communication that involves the relaying of essential information through clear, unbiased, and unreserved channels to ordinary people so that they can use it constructively to improve their well being to. In grassroots level information machinery can be used to educate people about there self-development. Governments, aid agencies, NGOs and others are increasingly recognizing the important role of the media in development. That’s because media freedom and access to information can encourage grassroots participation and the empowerment of the poor. A free and independent media can empower disadvantaged people. It can contribute to sustainable economic development through improved communication between everyone from the most senior politicians down to the grassroots man; a free and independent media can increase transparency, accountability and good governance. So, is there a need for grassroots communication today? The unequivocal answer is, ‘Yes, there is’. Yes, we need media freedom but if we have that freedom we also have a responsibility to use it well and use it to help the grassroots people. One of the underlying aims of grassroots action learning is to give voice to those who are often ignored in conventional impact assessment. However it cannot be assumed that merely calling a process ‘grassroots ‘ learning or using diagrams and symbols will automatically lead to greater inclusion of disadvantaged individuals or groups. It may be difficult for those directly involved in the process to be consistently aware of those whom their enthusiasm may inadvertently be excluding. In other cases there may be implicit or even explicit strategies to exclude certain people and groups because of inherent conflicts of interest and power relations. The grassroots learning process must therefore be based on:\u003cbr\>\n· clear analysis of different interests and power relations which affects who participates and how.\u003cbr\>\n· participatory principles and tools which guide the learning process to ensure equal participation of those currently disadvantaged and excluded.",1]
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Grassroots communication is communication that involves the relaying of essential information through clear, unbiased, and unreserved channels to ordinary people so that they can use it constructively to improve their well being to. In grassroots level information machinery can be used to educate people about there self-development. Governments, aid agencies, NGOs and others are increasingly recognizing the important role of the media in development. That’s because media freedom and access to information can encourage grassroots participation and the empowerment of the poor. A free and independent media can empower disadvantaged people. It can contribute to sustainable economic development through improved communication between everyone from the most senior politicians down to the grassroots man; a free and independent media can increase transparency, accountability and good governance. So, is there a need for grassroots communication today? The unequivocal answer is, ‘Yes, there is’. Yes, we need media freedom but if we have that freedom we also have a responsibility to use it well and use it to help the grassroots people. One of the underlying aims of grassroots action learning is to give voice to those who are often ignored in conventional impact assessment. However it cannot be assumed that merely calling a process ‘grassroots ‘ learning or using diagrams and symbols will automatically lead to greater inclusion of disadvantaged individuals or groups. It may be difficult for those directly involved in the process to be consistently aware of those whom their enthusiasm may inadvertently be excluding. In other cases there may be implicit or even explicit strategies to exclude certain people and groups because of inherent conflicts of interest and power relations. The grassroots learning process must therefore be based on:· clear analysis of different interests and power relations which affects who participates and how.· participatory principles and tools which guide the learning process to ensure equal participation of those currently disadvantaged and excluded.
\nParticipation in grass-roots action learning more will involve people at a number of different levels which may or may not overlap:\u003cbr\>\n· As learners/ investigators/ facilitators\u003cbr\>\n· As informants\u003cbr\>\n· As beneficiaries/recipients of the information collected\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nHISTORY OF RICKSHAW\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nIn the pastoral stage of economic progress, man began to use certain animals as beasts of burden. Goats, cows and buffaloes gave him milk and flesh, also skins and hides. Sheep gave him wool. But the ponies and horses provided him with a fast mode of transport. The bullock, mule, elephant served as beasts of burden in the district. With the development of agriculture, the need for moving goods and persons from place to place also increased. Man harnessed horses, ponies and bullocks for carrying heavy merchandise on suitable vehicles and thus began to move heavy loads from place to place. In the district as elsewhere in northern plains the bullock-cart was designed, in such a manner that it could haul heavy loads from place to place and on any [kind of track. Next came ekkas, tongas and kharkharas, which were pulled by ponies or horses. These vehicles were faster and better designed.. Locally bred animals were very cheap, the price of a pair of bullocks ranged between Rs. 18 and Rs. 20, at the beginning of this century. While those brought from other districts had to be paid for any sum between Rs 50 and Rs 100 per pair.\u003cbr\>\nWith the development of roads, faster vehicles like ekkas and tongas began to increase in number. An ekka, tonga or a cart, having a good horse or pony covered about 8 km , in an hour. The bicycle came into use as a means of transport in this district early in the twenties of this century and this inexpensive conveyance is in use equally in the urban and rural areas.\u003cbr\>\nCycle-rickshaws appeared on the roads of Gorakhpur district in 1945 and their number has more than double since 1950. The majority of these vehicles are concentrated at Gorakhpur, where there were 5,019 cycle-rickshaws in 1972-73. This conveyance, which is economical both for the passengers and the owner,has driven out hackney carriages from the roads of Gorakhpur city.. A cycle-rickshaw driver pays Rs 3 for hiring a vehicle for 24 hours, and earns about Rs 5 to Rs 8 in the same space of time. State Bank of India has drawn up a plan, which will enable 770 rickshaw-pullers to buy cycle-rickshaws. A total loan of Rs 4,77,000 will be made available to them in the Fifth Five-year plan.",1]
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Participation in grass-roots action learning more will involve people at a number of different levels which may or may not overlap:· As learners/ investigators/ facilitators· As informants· As beneficiaries/recipients of the information collectedHISTORY OF RICKSHAWIn the pastoral stage of economic progress, man began to use certain animals as beasts of burden. Goats, cows and buffaloes gave him milk and flesh, also skins and hides. Sheep gave him wool. But the ponies and horses provided him with a fast mode of transport. The bullock, mule, elephant served as beasts of burden in the district. With the development of agriculture, the need for moving goods and persons from place to place also increased. Man harnessed horses, ponies and bullocks for carrying heavy merchandise on suitable vehicles and thus began to move heavy loads from place to place. In the district as elsewhere in northern plains the bullock-cart was designed, in such a manner that it could haul heavy loads from place to place and on any [kind of track. Next came ekkas, tongas and kharkharas, which were pulled by ponies or horses. These vehicles were faster and better designed.. Locally bred animals were very cheap, the price of a pair of bullocks ranged between Rs. 18 and Rs. 20, at the beginning of this century. While those brought from other districts had to be paid for any sum between Rs 50 and Rs 100 per pair.With the development of roads, faster vehicles like ekkas and tongas began to increase in number. An ekka, tonga or a cart, having a good horse or pony covered about 8 km , in an hour. The bicycle came into use as a means of transport in this district early in the twenties of this century and this inexpensive conveyance is in use equally in the urban and rural areas.Cycle-rickshaws appeared on the roads of Gorakhpur district in 1945 and their number has more than double since 1950. The majority of these vehicles are concentrated at Gorakhpur, where there were 5,019 cycle-rickshaws in 1972-73. This conveyance, which is economical both for the passengers and the owner,has driven out hackney carriages from the roads of Gorakhpur city.. A cycle-rickshaw driver pays Rs 3 for hiring a vehicle for 24 hours, and earns about Rs 5 to Rs 8 in the same space of time. State Bank of India has drawn up a plan, which will enable 770 rickshaw-pullers to buy cycle-rickshaws. A total loan of Rs 4,77,000 will be made available to them in the Fifth Five-year plan.
\nRickshaws (or rickshas) are a mode of human-powered transport: a runner draws a two-wheeled cart which seats one or two persons. Rickshaws were mainly used in Asia, but nowadays they are outlawed in many places and have been replaced by cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. The term "rickshaw" is today commonly used for those vehicles as well, but this article deals exclusively with runner-pulled rickshaws.\u003cbr\>\nThe word "rickshaw" originates from the Japanese word jinrikisha ( jin \u003d human, riki \u003d force, sha \u003d vehicle), which literally means "human-powered vehicle."\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\nJapanese rickshaws c.1897\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\nLes Deux Carrosses by Claude Gillot, 1707\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nThe 1707 painting "Les deux carrosses" by Claude Gillot shows two rickshaw-like carts in a comical scene. These carts, known as vinaigrettes because of their resemblance to the wheel barrows of vinegar makers, were used in the streets of Paris in the 17th and 18th century. (Fresnault-Deruelle, 2005)\u003cbr\>\nRickshaws first appeared in Japan around 1868, with the beginning of the Meiji period. They soon became a popular mode of transportation, since they were faster than the previously used palanquins (and human labor was considerably cheaper than using horses).\u003cbr\>\nThe identity of the inventor (if there was one) remains uncertain. Some sources give the American blacksmith Albert Tolman, who is said to have invented the rickshaw around 1848 in Worcester, Massachusetts for a missionary; others claim that Jonathan Scobie (or W. Goble), an American missionary to Japan, invented rickshaws around 1869 to transport his invalid wife through the streets of Yokohama. Still others say the rickshaw was designed by an American Baptist minister in 1888. Japanese sources often credit Izumi Yosuke, Suzuki Tokujiro, and Takayama Kosuke, who are said to have invented rickshaws in 1868, inspired by the horse carriages that had been introduced to the steets of Tokyo shortly before. Starting in 1870, the Tokyo government issued a permission to build and sell rickshaws to these three men; the seal of one of these inventors was also required on every license to operate a rickshaw.",1]
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Rickshaws (or rickshas) are a mode of human-powered transport: a runner draws a two-wheeled cart which seats one or two persons. Rickshaws were mainly used in Asia, but nowadays they are outlawed in many places and have been replaced by cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. The term "rickshaw" is today commonly used for those vehicles as well, but this article deals exclusively with runner-pulled rickshaws.The word "rickshaw" originates from the Japanese word jinrikisha ( jin = human, riki = force, sha = vehicle), which literally means "human-powered vehicle."Japanese rickshaws c.1897Les Deux Carrosses by Claude Gillot, 1707The 1707 painting "Les deux carrosses" by Claude Gillot shows two rickshaw-like carts in a comical scene. These carts, known as vinaigrettes because of their resemblance to the wheel barrows of vinegar makers, were used in the streets of Paris in the 17th and 18th century. (Fresnault-Deruelle, 2005)Rickshaws first appeared in Japan around 1868, with the beginning of the Meiji period. They soon became a popular mode of transportation, since they were faster than the previously used palanquins (and human labor was considerably cheaper than using horses).The identity of the inventor (if there was one) remains uncertain. Some sources give the American blacksmith Albert Tolman, who is said to have invented the rickshaw around 1848 in Worcester, Massachusetts for a missionary; others claim that Jonathan Scobie (or W. Goble), an American missionary to Japan, invented rickshaws around 1869 to transport his invalid wife through the streets of Yokohama. Still others say the rickshaw was designed by an American Baptist minister in 1888. Japanese sources often credit Izumi Yosuke, Suzuki Tokujiro, and Takayama Kosuke, who are said to have invented rickshaws in 1868, inspired by the horse carriages that had been introduced to the steets of Tokyo shortly before. Starting in 1870, the Tokyo government issued a permission to build and sell rickshaws to these three men; the seal of one of these inventors was also required on every license to operate a rickshaw.
\n \u003cbr\>\nJapanese rickshaw (jinricki), circa 1860-1900\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nBy 1872, some 40,000 rickshaws were operating in Tokyo; they soon became the chief form of public transportation in Japan. (Powerhouse Museum, 2005; The Jinrikisha story, 1996)\u003cbr\>\nAround 1880, rickshaws appeared in India, first in Simla and then, 20 years later, in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Here they were initially used by Chinese traders to transport goods; in 1914 the Chinese applied for permission to use rickshaws to transport passengers. Soon after, rickshaws appeared in many big cities in Southeast Asia; pulling a rickshaw was often the first job for peasants migrating to these cities.\u003cbr\>\nIn China, rickshaws were banned after the Communist takeover in 1949. \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nKolkata\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\nKolkata rickshaw, 2004\u003cbr\>\nAs of 2005, the last sizeable fleet of true rickshaws can be found in Kolkata (Calcutta), where the rickshaw puller union resisted prohibition.\u003cbr\>\nSeveral major streets have been closed to rickshaw traffic since 1972, and in 1982 the city seized over 12,000 rickshaws and destroyed them. In 1992, it was estimated that over 30,000 rickshaws were operating in the city, all but 6,000 of them illegally, lacking a license (no new licenses have been issued since 1945). The large majority of rickshaw pullers rent their rickshaws for a few dollars per shift. They live cheaply in hostels, trying to save money to send home. (Eide, 1993)\u003cbr\>\nIn August 2005, the Communist government of West Bengal announced plans to completely ban rickshaws, resulting in protests and strikes\u003cbr\>\nBANARAS\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\nGodaulia (VARANASI,2006)\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nWhen British came to India during 19th century to capture and rule over it ,they brought various resources from their home land to utilize in India. For traveling they used the ponies and horses, which is the fasted mode of transportation. Man harnessed horses, ponies and bullocks for carrying heavy merchandise on suitable vehicles and thus began to move heavy loads from place to place. First of all ekkas,bullock carts,tongas which were pulled by ponies or horses. These vehicles were faster and better designed. Then Britishers brought rickshaws from Kolkotta to Varanasi in the year 1907.",1]
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Japanese rickshaw (jinricki), circa 1860-1900By 1872, some 40,000 rickshaws were operating in Tokyo; they soon became the chief form of public transportation in Japan. (Powerhouse Museum, 2005; The Jinrikisha story, 1996)Around 1880, rickshaws appeared in India, first in Simla and then, 20 years later, in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Here they were initially used by Chinese traders to transport goods; in 1914 the Chinese applied for permission to use rickshaws to transport passengers. Soon after, rickshaws appeared in many big cities in Southeast Asia; pulling a rickshaw was often the first job for peasants migrating to these cities.In China, rickshaws were banned after the Communist takeover in 1949. KolkataKolkata rickshaw, 2004As of 2005, the last sizeable fleet of true rickshaws can be found in Kolkata (Calcutta), where the rickshaw puller union resisted prohibition.Several major streets have been closed to rickshaw traffic since 1972, and in 1982 the city seized over 12,000 rickshaws and destroyed them. In 1992, it was estimated that over 30,000 rickshaws were operating in the city, all but 6,000 of them illegally, lacking a license (no new licenses have been issued since 1945). The large majority of rickshaw pullers rent their rickshaws for a few dollars per shift. They live cheaply in hostels, trying to save money to send home. (Eide, 1993)In August 2005, the Communist government of West Bengal announced plans to completely ban rickshaws, resulting in protests and strikesBANARASGodaulia (VARANASI,2006)When British came to India during 19th century to capture and rule over it ,they brought various resources from their home land to utilize in India. For traveling they used the ponies and horses, which is the fasted mode of transportation. Man harnessed horses, ponies and bullocks for carrying heavy merchandise on suitable vehicles and thus began to move heavy loads from place to place. First of all ekkas,bullock carts,tongas which were pulled by ponies or horses. These vehicles were faster and better designed. Then Britishers brought rickshaws from Kolkotta to Varanasi in the year 1907.
\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nArea profile\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nTHE STATE –\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nThe state Uttar Pradesh capital city is Lucknow which is situated 26.85 degree north ,80.91 degree east .kanpur is the largest city in U.P. the population of U.P is 166,052,859 with a density of 696/km.sq (2001census) .It is divided in to 3 distinct hypsographical regions :The Himalaya region in north ,the Gangetac Plain in the center , the Vindhya Hills and Plateau in the south U.P state consists of 70 districts ,which are grouped in to 17 divisions :Agra ,Azamgarh ,Allah bad ,Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chitrakoot ,Jhansi ,Devipatan, Faizabad, Bahraich, Bareilly, Basti, Mirzapur, Moradabad ,Meerut ,Lucknow, Varanasi, Farrukhabad and Saharanpur. Population with over 175 million inhabitants, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous sub national entity in the world. The state language is Hindi. Language of western parts, called (kandiboli) is the basis for official language. The most commonly spoken language ofU.P,which is also one of the official language of India.The most commonly spoken language in urban area is hindi/urduimportant dialects of U.P is Khadi boli,Awadhi,Koshali,Braj(which are more than 2000 year old). Koeli, bagheli,Bundeli&Bhopuri. The state of U.P has made investment over the years in all sectors of education & has achieved some success. Some progress in adult education has been made & the census of 2001 indicates a male literacy rate of 70.23% & a female literacy of 42.98%. The state has a large number of village council known as Panchayats just like the other states of India. One of the most developed Panchayat is Sahabad in Maharajganj district of U.P.\u003cbr\>\nTHE MAP OF VARANASI\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nDISTRICT BANARAS\u003cbr\>\nVaranasi is one of the easternmost districts of Uttar Pradesh. Bhadohi district lies on the west of it, Jaunpur is in the north-west, Ghazipur is in the north-east while Shahabad district of Bihar State bounds it from east. Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts form the southern boundry. When sketched on a map, the shape of the district looks like the Arabic numeral seven with a truncated limb. The total area of the district is ",1]
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Area profileTHE STATE –The state Uttar Pradesh capital city is Lucknow which is situated 26.85 degree north ,80.91 degree east .kanpur is the largest city in U.P. the population of U.P is 166,052,859 with a density of 696/km.sq (2001census) .It is divided in to 3 distinct hypsographical regions :The Himalaya region in north ,the Gangetac Plain in the center , the Vindhya Hills and Plateau in the south U.P state consists of 70 districts ,which are grouped in to 17 divisions :Agra ,Azamgarh ,Allah bad ,Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chitrakoot ,Jhansi ,Devipatan, Faizabad, Bahraich, Bareilly, Basti, Mirzapur, Moradabad ,Meerut ,Lucknow, Varanasi, Farrukhabad and Saharanpur. Population with over 175 million inhabitants, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous sub national entity in the world. The state language is Hindi. Language of western parts, called (kandiboli) is the basis for official language. The most commonly spoken language ofU.P,which is also one of the official language of India.The most commonly spoken language in urban area is hindi/urduimportant dialects of U.P is Khadi boli,Awadhi,Koshali,Braj(which are more than 2000 year old). Koeli, bagheli,Bundeli&Bhopuri. The state of U.P has made investment over the years in all sectors of education & has achieved some success. Some progress in adult education has been made & the census of 2001 indicates a male literacy rate of 70.23% & a female literacy of 42.98%. The state has a large number of village council known as Panchayats just like the other states of India. One of the most developed Panchayat is Sahabad in Maharajganj district of U.P.THE MAP OF VARANASIDISTRICT BANARASVaranasi is one of the easternmost districts of Uttar Pradesh. Bhadohi district lies on the west of it, Jaunpur is in the north-west, Ghazipur is in the north-east while Shahabad district of Bihar State bounds it from east. Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts form the southern boundry. When sketched on a map, the shape of the district looks like the Arabic numeral seven with a truncated limb. The total area of the district is
\n \u003cbr\>\nThe district is picturesquely placed on both sides of the Ganga river. The northern part of it is alluvial plain while the southern part is having hilly tracts of projecting mountainous ranges of Vindhyas. The district is made up of two natural divisions, namely, the plain under the Ganga and its tributaries and the plateau area of Naugarh. Naugarh development block of Chakia tehsil has mountainous ridges overcast with dense forests and deep valleys drenched with rushing streams. The river system consists of two rivers – the mighty Ganga highly revered by Hindus since ages and its main tributary Gomti, Varuna, Asi, Banganga, Chandra Prabha and Karmanasa are the other important tributaries of the Ganga that drain the area. The soil of the hilly-tract is hard and of red colour. In some places pieces of alkaline land is also found but a major part of Chandauli tehsil has black soil. The total area under forest in the district is 77404 hectares and almost 90% of it is found in Naugarh development block of Chakia tehsil. The forest area mostly belonged to eastwhile Banaras princely State that is presently under the charge of U.P. forest department. Benarasi langra and yellowish betel leaves (Banarasi pan) grown in the district are famous throughout the country.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nTOTAL POPULATION OF BANARAS\u003cbr\>\nTotal population of the district, according to 1991 census is about 3.8 million. There are 889 females per 1000 males. Rural population of the district is about 68.7% and urban population is about 31.3%0. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population of the district is 17.2% and 2.0% respectively. The density of population is 951 per sq. km. Decennial growth rate between 1981 and 1991 was 30.77%. Main languages spoken in the district of Varanasi are Hindi, Bengali and Urdu.\u003cbr\>\nTable 1. Profile of Varanasi district at a glance\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nArea (Sq. Kms) 4010.7\u003cbr\>\nPopulation (1991 census) 3.8 million\u003cbr\>\nPopulation density (per sq. kms) 951",1]
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4010.7 sq. kms. The district headquarters is located at Varanasi.The district is picturesquely placed on both sides of the Ganga river. The northern part of it is alluvial plain while the southern part is having hilly tracts of projecting mountainous ranges of Vindhyas. The district is made up of two natural divisions, namely, the plain under the Ganga and its tributaries and the plateau area of Naugarh. Naugarh development block of Chakia tehsil has mountainous ridges overcast with dense forests and deep valleys drenched with rushing streams. The river system consists of two rivers – the mighty Ganga highly revered by Hindus since ages and its main tributary Gomti, Varuna, Asi, Banganga, Chandra Prabha and Karmanasa are the other important tributaries of the Ganga that drain the area. The soil of the hilly-tract is hard and of red colour. In some places pieces of alkaline land is also found but a major part of Chandauli tehsil has black soil. The total area under forest in the district is 77404 hectares and almost 90% of it is found in Naugarh development block of Chakia tehsil. The forest area mostly belonged to eastwhile Banaras princely State that is presently under the charge of U.P. forest department. Benarasi langra and yellowish betel leaves (Banarasi pan) grown in the district are famous throughout the country.
The relatively developed infra-structure and concentration of artisans with traditional skills handed down to them by their forefathers have given the industrial sector, a respectable place in the economy of the district. Yet agriculture continues to dominate the economic scene engaging majority of the working force. Kharif and rabi are two principal crops grown in the district respectively having 58 and 42 percent of the total area sown under them. Paddy occupies predominant position followed by wheat. Sugarcane is the main commercial crop followed by San-hemp.Animal husbandry not only provides draught power for agriculture but it is also an important source of supplementing income of the farmers. Cows, buffaloes, goats and sheeps are the main livestock found in the district. The quality of milch animal in the district is poor. Efforts are under way to improve the quality of progeny. Veterinary services are available through 31 hospitals, three dispensaries and 43 service centers. There are 17 artificial insemination centers and 30 sub-centers where artificial insemination facilities are available. A big sheep breeding farm has also been set up and emphasis is also being given on the development of
\n \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n Table 4. Medical Institutions in District Varanasi\u003cbr\>\nMedical institution No. No. of beds\u003cbr\>\nDistrict Hospitals 2 466\u003cbr\>\nMedical College Hospital 2 1037",1]
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poultry.Situated on the Grand Trunk Road the district has well laid out road and rail links. The services of both Northern and Northeastern Railways are available in the district. There are three National Highways and State Highways passing through the district. Air services are also available.Geological surveys have revealed that there are deposits of bauxite in Chakia tehsil. Fine sand, gravel and building stones are also found. There are seven large and medium scale industrial units in the district. There are 200 industrial units registered under Factories Act 1948, employing on an average 16040 persons. Of these units 115 are located in urban areas and 85 in rural areas. Varanasi is famous for handicrafts. The beautiful brocades, gossamer fabrics and carpets have earned worldwide popularity. Handloom weaving of fabrics is also very important industry of the district. Silk weaving industry enjoys country-wide market and its products are also exported abroad. Wooden toys and brassware industries are also prominent in the city. The important commodities manufactured in towns of the district are diesel engines, silk sarees, and rice.The district is well placed in matter of medical facilities. There are several general hospitals, in addition to Mental and Infectious Disease hospital. The medical college located in the vicinity of BHU provided education under allopathic system of treatment while the Ayurvedic College in the precint of Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwa Vidyalaya imparts education based on Indian system of medicine. A ratio of 2.90 beds per thousand of population has been obtained in the medical institutions in the district.
SOCIO CULTURAL STATUSThe land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in Varanasi, it expands to the mighty river that we know of. The city is a center of learning and civilization for over 3000 years. With Sarnath, the place where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment, just 10 km away, Varanasi has been a symbol of Hindu renaissance. Knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts have all flourished here for centuries. Also a pilgrimage place for Jains, Varanasi is believed to be the birthplace of Parsvanath, the twenty-thirdTirthankar. Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed in Varanasi harmoniously. With a number of temples, Mrs. Annie Besant chose Varanasi as the home for her 'Theosophical Society' and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, to institute 'Benares Hindu University, the biggest University in Asia. Ayurveda is said to be originated at Varanasi and is believed to be the basis of modern medical sciences such as Plastic surgery, Cataract and Calculus operations. Maharshi Patanjali, the preceptor of Ayurveda and Yoga, was also affiliated with Varanasi, the holy city. Varanasi is also famous for its trade and commerce, especially for the finest silks and gold and silver brocades, since the early
days.Varanasi has also been a great center of learning for ages. Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit, yoga and Hindi language and honored authors such as the ever-famous novelist Prem Chand and Tulsi Das, the famous saint-poet who wrote Ram Charit Manas. Aptly called as the cultural capital of India, Varanasi has provided the right platform for all cultural activities to flourish. Many exponents of dance and music have come from Varanasi. Ravi Shankar, the internationally renowned Sitar maestro and Ustad Bismillah Khan, (the famous Shehnai player) are all sons of the blessed city or have lived here for major part of their lives.Varanasi is famous for its religious and spiritual lifestyle. One of the most important pilgrimage spots for Jains, Buddhists and especially Hindus, Varanasi is situated on the banks of Holy Ganges, which plays an important role in day-to-day lives of the people of varanasi. Being the oldest living city, Varanasi has been a mute witness to many great historic upheavals and events. Mythology reins the city and there are many religious places and institutions and places of worship throughout the city where people visit everyday, especially in the mornings and the evenings. On closer look, one can still find the primitive worship cults that are still in practice in the city. The religiosity of the region is evident from the fact that Buddha, Jain Tirthankars, several Shaiva and Vaishnava saints, Kabir and Tulsi were either born here or were associated with the place in a significant way and have spent along time here. People of Benaras are known for being the exponents of literature, music, Vedic philosophy, arts, crafts and architecture. Socio-economic aspects of the city are highly influenced by the Ganges and on most of the Hindu festivals people can be seen using the bathing Ghats (river fronts) even before daybreak as an important part of their rituals. In Varanasi, the atmosphere is relaxed in general and we can see people chewing the famous 'paan' and chatting in a laid-back manner. That does not keep Varanasi behind, as is evident from the growing modern industries in the city. Varanasi is also the most ancient seat of education in India (Sarva Vidya ki Rajdhani) and Benaras Hindu University is still famous throughout the world for its scholars. The city is also a seat for Sanskrit and one can still see the Guru-Shishya tradition being followed here at certain places. Several social and religious customs co-exist in the city and the caste system is still prevalent here. People wear 'Gamcha' (a cotton towel), as they go bathing in Ganga and drink Thandai (a coolant with milk as its base), which have become a part of the cultural identity of traditional ways of Varanasi. Music, drama and entertainment have found a place in the lives of the people. Its dance traditions and vocal and instrumental music is highly developed and one can catch the glimpses of folk drama in the 'Ramlila' organized before Dussehra. Traditional games and sports include 'Akharas', where wrestling or 'kushti' competitions are organized. Foreign tourists love to ride horse-driven 'Ekkas' and cycle rickshaws that are still in use here. Indian medical science of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation are cherished here since ages.
\n\u003cbr\>\nCLIMATE.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nSituated in Uttar Pradesh, in northern part of India, Varanasi is located on the banks of the holy river, Ganges. During summers, weather can be as hot as 45° C and humid too as Varanasi lies at the Tropic of cancer. Torrential rains and high humidity accompanies the monsoons that usually come in late June or early July for about two months. Delicious and juicy mangoes offer little relief from the sweating weather. On the other hand, winters are pleasant and temperature dips down to about 7°C. In Varanasi, the climatic conditions are most favorable for the tourists between October to April. For those who are ready to face a sun and don't mind the odor of sweat, Varanasi is a place to visit all the year\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nFOOD\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nJust like its rich culture and lifestyle, Varanasi is equally famous for its rich variety of foods and cuisines. The sumptuous and delicious but tangy and spicy North Indian food and snacks are the best options to try at Varanasi. However, one can get good Chinese, Italian, Continental and South-Indian food too. There are good number of Byzantine eateries and restaurants in the cities where one can explore for the food that suits one's tastes. The wide variety of mouth-watering sweets and 'chatpate' snacks are just not to be missed.There is 'paapri-chaat', which plays with your taste buds with its tangy and spicy flavor of ginger and tamarind chutney and the cooling and soothing yoghurt. While talking about the specialties of Benarasi flavors, who can ever forget the sour and sweet 'Langda aam', a variety of mango available in summers and the fragrant 'Benarasi paan' that is often added with aromatic essences such as that of rose and 'supari' (areca-nut) along with other goodies. Chewing this 'paan' seems to be a part of the cultural identity of the people of Varanasi. One can find some good Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Continental, Mexican, Greek and vegetarian South-Indian cuisine and snacks and sweets offers to eat to your fill in the old city or Godaulia, Cantonment area and near Railway Station or Lahurabir area",1]
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CLIMATE.Situated in Uttar Pradesh, in northern part of India, Varanasi is located on the banks of the holy river, Ganges. During summers, weather can be as hot as 45° C and humid too as Varanasi lies at the Tropic of cancer. Torrential rains and high humidity accompanies the monsoons that usually come in late June or early July for about two months. Delicious and juicy mangoes offer little relief from the sweating weather. On the other hand, winters are pleasant and temperature dips down to about 7°C. In Varanasi, the climatic conditions are most favorable for the tourists between October to April. For those who are ready to face a sun and don't mind the odor of sweat, Varanasi is a place to visit all the yearFOODJust like its rich culture and lifestyle, Varanasi is equally famous for its rich variety of foods and cuisines. The sumptuous and delicious but tangy and spicy North Indian food and snacks are the best options to try at Varanasi. However, one can get good Chinese, Italian, Continental and South-Indian food too. There are good number of Byzantine eateries and restaurants in the cities where one can explore for the food that suits one's tastes. The wide variety of mouth-watering sweets and 'chatpate' snacks are just not to be missed.There is 'paapri-chaat', which plays with your taste buds with its tangy and spicy flavor of ginger and tamarind chutney and the cooling and soothing yoghurt. While talking about the specialties of Benarasi flavors, who can ever forget the sour and sweet 'Langda aam', a variety of mango available in summers and the fragrant 'Benarasi paan' that is often added with aromatic essences such as that of rose and 'supari' (areca-nut) along with other goodies. Chewing this 'paan' seems to be a part of the cultural identity of the people of Varanasi. One can find some good Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Continental, Mexican, Greek and vegetarian South-Indian cuisine and snacks and sweets offers to eat to your fill in the old city or Godaulia, Cantonment area and near Railway Station or Lahurabir area
\n\u003cbr\>\nFESTIVAL IN VARANASI\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nVaranasi is the most popular pilgrimage place for the Hindus. The rich cultural heritage and tradition of Varanasi makes it the cultural capital of India. For ages, Varanasi has been a center of learning of Indian philosophy, spiritualism, mysticism and other branches of education. Varanasi is essentially a melting pot of Indian culture. In Hindu religion, it is believed that one, who dies and is cremated at Varanasi, gets an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births. Being associated with Hindu traditions and religion, Varanasi is home to numerous temples, muths and Ashrams.By virtue of its religious and cultural importance, Varanasi is abuzz with fairs and festivals all round the year. Almost every month, some important festival is celebrated in Varanasi. Besides festivals and holidays, many "Melas" or fairs are also held at Varanasi At varanasi, fairs and festivals are celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervor and are symbolic of celebration of life at its best. The festive atmosphere never seems to end in Varanasi. It's not important to make itinerary according to the dates and months as one can come and enjoy the festive season of Varanasi any time of the year!\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nTRANSPORTATION\u003cbr\>\nVaranasi is the cultural capital of India and the melting pot of Indian civilization. Varanasi or Benaras has a well-developed transport network and is well connected to all the major Indian cities and states by air, road and rail.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nByAir\u003cbr\>\nVaranasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nByRail\u003cbr\>\nSince Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.",1]
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FESTIVAL IN VARANASIVaranasi is the most popular pilgrimage place for the Hindus. The rich cultural heritage and tradition of Varanasi makes it the cultural capital of India. For ages, Varanasi has been a center of learning of Indian philosophy, spiritualism, mysticism and other branches of education. Varanasi is essentially a melting pot of Indian culture. In Hindu religion, it is believed that one, who dies and is cremated at Varanasi, gets an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births. Being associated with Hindu traditions and religion, Varanasi is home to numerous temples, muths and Ashrams.By virtue of its religious and cultural importance, Varanasi is abuzz with fairs and festivals all round the year. Almost every month, some important festival is celebrated in Varanasi. Besides festivals and holidays, many "Melas" or fairs are also held at Varanasi At varanasi, fairs and festivals are celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervor and are symbolic of celebration of life at its best. The festive atmosphere never seems to end in Varanasi. It's not important to make itinerary according to the dates and months as one can come and enjoy the festive season of Varanasi any time of the year!TRANSPORTATIONVaranasi is the cultural capital of India and the melting pot of Indian civilization. Varanasi or Benaras has a well-developed transport network and is well connected to all the major Indian cities and states by air, road and rail.ByAirVaranasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the touristsByRailSince Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.
\n\u003cbr\>\nByRoad\u003cbr\>\nSituated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nART & CULTURE\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nThe art and culture of Varanasi is unique. It is the rich cultural tradition of Varanasi that makes it the cultural capital of India. A combination of archaeology, mythology, geography, art and history makes Varanasi a great center of Indian culture. Though Varanasi is associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism but one can find glimpse of many religious beliefs, types of worship and religious institutions at Varanasi. It is amazing to see the primitive worship cults being practiced at Varanasi. Varanasi presents a complete museum of Indian art and culture. At Varanasi one can feel the changing patterns and movements in course of history. It has a rich and unique style of art forms and folk art. For centuries, Varanasi has produced master craftsmen and earned name and fame for its beautiful Sarees, handicrafts, textiles, toys, ornaments, metal work, clay and woodwork and other crafts.Since ancient times, Varanasi has been the Capital of all knowledge (sarva Vidya ki Rajdhani). Varanasi has produced numerous famous scholars and intellectuals, who have left their mark in respective fields of activity. Varanasi is home to numerous universities, college, schools, Madarsas and Pathshalas and the Guru Shishya tradition still continue in many institutions. The literary tradition of languages, dialects, newspapers, magazines and libraries continue to even this day. Vanarasi presents a unique social and cultural fabric. Cultural and linguist pluralism and various ethnic groups are so very eternal to the holy city, Varanasi. At Varanasi one gets to explore the city of affluence, intellectuals, oral traditions, castes and customs, personalities, professions and communal harmony. There is another interesting facet to Varanasi, where one gets to enjoy Benarasi pans, Thandai, Gamcha, Bahri Alang and Mauj Masti. Music, drama and entertainment are all synonymous with Varanasi. Benaras has long been famous for its music, both vocal and instrumental and has its own dance traditions. Add to this, Varanasi has a very rich stock of folk music and drama (esp. Ramlila), fairs and festival and the rich tradition of akharas, games and sports. All these combine together to give a distinct look to the city of moksha, Varanasi.",1]
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ByRoadSituated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.ART & CULTUREThe art and culture of Varanasi is unique. It is the rich cultural tradition of Varanasi that makes it the cultural capital of India. A combination of archaeology, mythology, geography, art and history makes Varanasi a great center of Indian culture. Though Varanasi is associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism but one can find glimpse of many religious beliefs, types of worship and religious institutions at Varanasi. It is amazing to see the primitive worship cults being practiced at Varanasi. Varanasi presents a complete museum of Indian art and culture. At Varanasi one can feel the changing patterns and movements in course of history. It has a rich and unique style of art forms and folk art. For centuries, Varanasi has produced master craftsmen and earned name and fame for its beautiful Sarees, handicrafts, textiles, toys, ornaments, metal work, clay and woodwork and other crafts.Since ancient times, Varanasi has been the Capital of all knowledge (sarva Vidya ki Rajdhani). Varanasi has produced numerous famous scholars and intellectuals, who have left their mark in respective fields of activity. Varanasi is home to numerous universities, college, schools, Madarsas and Pathshalas and the Guru Shishya tradition still continue in many institutions. The literary tradition of languages, dialects, newspapers, magazines and libraries continue to even this day. Vanarasi presents a unique social and cultural fabric. Cultural and linguist pluralism and various ethnic groups are so very eternal to the holy city, Varanasi. At Varanasi one gets to explore the city of affluence, intellectuals, oral traditions, castes and customs, personalities, professions and communal harmony. There is another interesting facet to Varanasi, where one gets to enjoy Benarasi pans, Thandai, Gamcha, Bahri Alang and Mauj Masti. Music, drama and entertainment are all synonymous with Varanasi. Benaras has long been famous for its music, both vocal and instrumental and has its own dance traditions. Add to this, Varanasi has a very rich stock of folk music and drama (esp. Ramlila), fairs and festival and the rich tradition of akharas, games and sports. All these combine together to give a distinct look to the city of moksha, Varanasi.
STATEMENTView of Nagar NigamSontosh Bharati, Licenses Adhikari age 40 living in Banaras, He said that there are 2 unions in Varanasi {Banaras Rickshawan Mahasabha, Akil Bharatiya Rickshawchallak sangh of sanjay ray}. There are around 14,800 registered Rickshaw pullers, but the maximum number upto which registration of Rickshaw can be done is upto 25,000.For licenses the amount, which is taken, is (Rs 8 is taken as fees, Rs5 for insurance Rs 2 for form & Rs 9 for photo total amount taken by Nagar nigam is Rs 24). Rickshaw pullers pay Rs 9 and owner pay Rs150 (yearly). Suppose a Rickshaw puller is unable to make the New D.L in the given time period then he has to pay Rs 75 monthly as a fine. He opined that some Rickshaw pullers are giving different amount such as Rs 39,Rs 42 Rs 45 because this licenses is made by the petition writer of union who sit in different places inside Nagar nigam to fill up the form it is there total responsibility to make licenses so according to there interest they take money for them the region for this was when licensed was made before by the Nagar nigam Rickshaw pullers stand in a large queque for registration . These Rickshaw pullers were quite fed up with this system so they wanted this thing to be done in a more quicker manner, so that they can earn more income than standing in the line for a such longer period of time. They have build 25 stand for Nagar nigam that is in Queens collage ,Lahuravir,Maidagin ,Bhelupur,Gurudham churaha, Lanka, Kasistation ,Beniya ….but now these stand have been forcibly taken by the Padadhikari, who have made this stand as Dhabas (Hotels),garage etc .For this reason there was continuous conflict among Nagar nigam and padadhikari .There is a rule that one man can keep only 5 Rickshaw, but today padadhikari are keeping 200 to 300 Rickshaw with them .According to him 15 years have been past of working in nagar nigam but I have not seen any election among rickshaw union leaders. If they have to pay penalty such as Rs50 for the no
\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nVIEW OF RICKSHAW UNION\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nSalim shivalavi (Ex-President) age 55, living in Shivala, in the district of Varanasi. He is from Muslim community and was one of the head of Rickshaw union. He left his unionship before 2 years. Though he is a semi-literate person but a cultured person. He said “ there is a union named Banaras Rickshaw Union, according to him during his time there were 14 members in the union”. There are 70-80 thousand rickshaw pullers were their in Varanasi,these people have migrated from different parts of the states such as Bihar,Kolkotta,Andhra- Pradesh,Purvanchal etc. There are about 14 stand of Rickshaw Pullers in Varanasi, in Sonpur,Shivpur Kazzakpura etc. The cost that is taken by the union to provide photo and medical certificate for Driving License is Rs.10 from which Rs.2 is saved by the union. They have their own photographer and doctors so that they do not go out side and pay more. He opines that the Rikshaw pullar face a lot of problem in making license because Nagar Nigam does not allow them to make their license unless they come with their union leader. The criterion, which is required to make license that is physical fitness, 3-year experience, eyes and heart must be normal. The Rickshaw owners provide shelter to them but not other facilities such as food, medical care etc. Salim said, “He had heard some of the schemes that has come such as “Nehru Rozgar Yojana”, “Garibi Rikshaw chalko ko Aamir Banao” but this remained in pen and paper. Nagar Nigam has a rule that one man can keep only 5 rickshaws, but now days one man is keeping more than 200 rickshaw with him, says Salim, all this are possible because if the family member of the owner is 40 then each will posses 5 rickshaw that result in 200 rickshaws with one persons. So like this if the rickshaw owner is getting ",1]
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D.L. Rickshaw puller; Rs75 for no new D.L & Rs 100 for no number plate. No case has been filled in high court, he says. Lastly he says, “Unless these people raise their voice for their right nothing can be done.”
VIEW OF RICKSHAW UNIONSalim shivalavi (Ex-President) age 55, living in Shivala, in the district of Varanasi. He is from Muslim community and was one of the head of Rickshaw union. He left his unionship before 2 years. Though he is a semi-literate person but a cultured person. He said “ there is a union named Banaras Rickshaw Union, according to him during his time there were 14 members in the union”. There are 70-80 thousand rickshaw pullers were their in Varanasi,these people have migrated from different parts of the states such as Bihar,Kolkotta,Andhra- Pradesh,Purvanchal etc. There are about 14 stand of Rickshaw Pullers in Varanasi, in Sonpur,Shivpur Kazzakpura etc. The cost that is taken by the union to provide photo and medical certificate for Driving License is Rs.10 from which Rs.2 is saved by the union. They have their own photographer and doctors so that they do not go out side and pay more. He opines that the Rikshaw pullar face a lot of problem in making license because Nagar Nigam does not allow them to make their license unless they come with their union leader. The criterion, which is required to make license that is physical fitness, 3-year experience, eyes and heart must be normal. The Rickshaw owners provide shelter to them but not other facilities such as food, medical care etc. Salim said, “He had heard some of the schemes that has come such as “Nehru Rozgar Yojana”, “Garibi Rikshaw chalko ko Aamir Banao” but this remained in pen and paper. Nagar Nigam has a rule that one man can keep only 5 rickshaws, but now days one man is keeping more than 200 rickshaw with him, says Salim, all this are possible because if the family member of the owner is 40 then each will posses 5 rickshaw that result in 200 rickshaws with one persons. So like this if the rickshaw owner is getting
\n\u003cbr\>\nAshok Kumar Gupta, age 50, living in Shivala in Banaras. He is a business by profession and auditor in Vanarasi Rickshaw Wan Mahasabha rickshaw union. According to him from rickshaw union started 1941, whose leader that time was Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Chotala lal was deputy minister, Mahesh Kumar Gupta was PRO (public relation officer), Now Ram ji is the Director and Jay Kumar &Sanjay Keseri is the deputy minister and Musafer is the PRO .He says that there are about 17 member in there union. According to him 40-thousand rickshaw puller are in Varanasi and he is the owner of 40 rickshaws. He has provided them only shelter, nothing else. He said that from our union we provide Rs 500 for accident and Rs. 1000 for death to the rickshaw pullers. Ashok Kumar opines, “There are 40,000 rickshaw pullers mostly of 21 years of age. About 250 centers are in different parts of Banaras. Centers are in Shivala, Rajghat, Kazakpura, Lanka, Nagma, Shivpur. Mainly the Rickshaw pullers have come from Bihar, west-Bengal etc. monthly meetings are held on the 11th day of the month were different problems are discussed in the meeting such as regarding tax of rickshaw pullers, health and shelter facilities for them. We have solved many problems, he says. In the meeting when any decision is taken some of them oppose the decision but later they agree. He says like in a family there are certain conflict and then it is solved slowly, it is also in our case. Basically, they have raised their voice against the increase of tax from ",1]
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Rs.20 from one rickshaw puller then his income becomes Rs.4000 per day. When a rickshaw puller is caught without license by the Nagar Nigam (who roam in civil dress near rickshaw stand) then they charge Rs.200 as punishment and for number plate Rs.500. Lastly, he concluded with the words that God will never forgive them those who torture these poor and innocent rickshaw puller by taking money from them in order to fill up there sin stomach So, I, want some one like Dr.Lenin who will fight for this voice less rickshaw puller.Ashok Kumar Gupta, age 50, living in Shivala in Banaras. He is a business by profession and auditor in Vanarasi Rickshaw Wan Mahasabha rickshaw union. According to him from rickshaw union started 1941, whose leader that time was Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Chotala lal was deputy minister, Mahesh Kumar Gupta was PRO (public relation officer), Now Ram ji is the Director and Jay Kumar &Sanjay Keseri is the deputy minister and Musafer is the PRO .He says that there are about 17 member in there union. According to him 40-thousand rickshaw puller are in Varanasi and he is the owner of 40 rickshaws. He has provided them only shelter, nothing else. He said that from our union we provide Rs 500 for accident and Rs. 1000 for death to the rickshaw pullers. Ashok Kumar opines, “There are 40,000 rickshaw pullers mostly of 21 years of age. About 250 centers are in different parts of Banaras. Centers are in Shivala, Rajghat, Kazakpura, Lanka, Nagma, Shivpur. Mainly the Rickshaw pullers have come from Bihar, west-Bengal etc. monthly meetings are held on the 11th day of the month were different problems are discussed in the meeting such as regarding tax of rickshaw pullers, health and shelter facilities for them. We have solved many problems, he says. In the meeting when any decision is taken some of them oppose the decision but later they agree. He says like in a family there are certain conflict and then it is solved slowly, it is also in our case. Basically, they have raised their voice against the increase of tax from
Rs.50 to Rs.150, for which they had appealed to High Court just 5 years later and the case is still going on but no step has been carried out by Nagar nigam but High Court had already sanctioned it. For the migrated rickshaw pullers they provide shelter. About 200/300 rickshaws pullers are staying in the garage some also cook food for their own. Those who do not want to live in the Garages they reside near the Railway tracks, footpaths, and other un-used land, some them give rent for staying in those areas. He said in a little angry voice that, Why should we provide any facility for their family members its their responsibilities. Rickshaw owners take Rs.25 from rickshaw pullers as rental charge for new rickshaw and Rs.20 for old rickshaws. They take Rs.9 from them for photo and medical certificate for Driving License. Nagarnigam makes both driving license and life insurance of rickshaw pullers. For life insurance they take Rs 5 from rickshaw pullers, Rs10 from union and Rs15 from government. When a rickshaw puller is caught by the Nagar nigam then they take Rs200. Ashok Gupta says that Nagarnigam has provided Life insurance to 5 rickshaw pullers that too only Rs.5000 but for life insurance Rs.10,000 must be provided to them. They have faced lots of problem in getting insurance from them for which conflict also arises among them. Mostly problems, which are discussed in the meeting, are related to the tax increase, i.e Rs. 50 to Rs.150, shelter of Rickshaw pullers etc. For this they had filed a case 5 years before in Supreme Court, though this case was successful but this is not been carried out in the city, Nagarnigam is still taking Rs.150 every year. Ashok Kumar replies that there is no such schemes that government has made for Rickshaw pullers. They had always fought for the well-being of the Rickshaw pullers for this they had made Rallies, stricks (Dharana) in front of Nagarnigam with their demands i.e Shelter for Migrated Rickshaw pullers, health related problems, education of the children. He said, “From our Union we have given
\n\u003cbr\>\nSanjay Keseri, age 35, living in Prahallad Ghat, according to him the name of their union Banaras Rickshaw wan Mahasabha started in 1953. The structure of the union has been divided into 4 parts that is 11 (Padadhikari) 15(employees) 5(mantries rest 5 members are Rickshaw pullers. One has to give Re1 to the union for the membership .He said that about 14,000 Rickshaw pullers are in Banaras.For making licenses they take Rs.12 for them. During severe accident of a Rickshaw puller they give Rs 500 otherwise they call meeting in the union. While in case of death or disability they give Rs1000 to Rickshaw puller. The most important issues on which meeting is being carried is related to the making of new driving licenses every year, they are also demanding for Rickshaw pullers stand s where other fellow have captured forcibly .He said that t about 20-22 stands have been provided by the Nagar nigam to the Rickshaw pullers. The demand of the union to the Nagar nigam is that “ We are paying tax to you what you are doing for us, the answer that comes from Nagar nigam is that we have provided you road, light etc”. They have raised voice against the increase of tax Rs.50-150 for this they have filed a case in High Court about 5 years before. Sanjay says suppose a Rickshaw puller is caught by Nager Nigam then he has to pay Rs 160,incase there is no number plate in the Rickshaw, a challan is made on him on respective missing element such as D.L, New D.L of the year, without number plate this money is later paid by Rickshaw puller per day installment.. When question was asked that what are the facilities given by you to the families of Rickshaw pullers then he answered with a smile that what could we do in only Rs 22. He said that there are no such Government schemes but few years later Nagarnigam were providing tyres to the Rickshaw pullers. Lastly he suggested that there must be permanent stands for Rickshaw pullers and other facilities like light, road etc. ",1]
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Rs.150,000 to the Prime Minister to the families who have lost everything in the devastating Tsunami.Sanjay Keseri, age 35, living in Prahallad Ghat, according to him the name of their union Banaras Rickshaw wan Mahasabha started in 1953. The structure of the union has been divided into 4 parts that is 11 (Padadhikari) 15(employees) 5(mantries rest 5 members are Rickshaw pullers. One has to give Re1 to the union for the membership .He said that about 14,000 Rickshaw pullers are in Banaras.For making licenses they take Rs.12 for them. During severe accident of a Rickshaw puller they give Rs 500 otherwise they call meeting in the union. While in case of death or disability they give Rs1000 to Rickshaw puller. The most important issues on which meeting is being carried is related to the making of new driving licenses every year, they are also demanding for Rickshaw pullers stand s where other fellow have captured forcibly .He said that t about 20-22 stands have been provided by the Nagar nigam to the Rickshaw pullers. The demand of the union to the Nagar nigam is that “ We are paying tax to you what you are doing for us, the answer that comes from Nagar nigam is that we have provided you road, light etc”. They have raised voice against the increase of tax Rs.50-150 for this they have filed a case in High Court about 5 years before. Sanjay says suppose a Rickshaw puller is caught by Nager Nigam then he has to pay Rs 160,incase there is no number plate in the Rickshaw, a challan is made on him on respective missing element such as D.L, New D.L of the year, without number plate this money is later paid by Rickshaw puller per day installment.. When question was asked that what are the facilities given by you to the families of Rickshaw pullers then he answered with a smile that what could we do in only Rs 22. He said that there are no such Government schemes but few years later Nagarnigam were providing tyres to the Rickshaw pullers. Lastly he suggested that there must be permanent stands for Rickshaw pullers and other facilities like light, road etc.
\n\u003cbr\>\nView of Rickshaw pullers\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nDuring early periods there was no means of communication or transportation man used to communicate with different signs, symbols and sounds and they covered distance by foot. Mostly they led a nomadic life so they roam from one place to another in search for food. As time passed man learn to make fire, through which they were able to keep themselves protected from dangerous species, they could cook food etc. Agriculture became their main occupation, for this they need some source to sell their products to distance places, then they invented wheel through which they made bullock carts for transportation of goods and services. Slowly and gradually different civilization created certain impact on the people and its society. But the cheap means of transportation was still in its way. Though modernization has touched the feet of the society, with most sophisticated vehicles, but the maximum percentage of transport is done through foot, cycles, rickshaws, tongas, etc. So, we have to make process to develop the cheapest means of transportation like rickshaws, tongas and cycles etc. Now you can actually feel pain and misery of the rickshaw pullers who have themselves given their heartiest opinion below……..\u003cbr\>\n \u003cbr\>\nIsmail age 50, he has migrated from west Bengal but now he is living in Baghwanala He is semiliterate. He is living with his 4 children and wife. He was first pulling his rickshaw in Delhi, but due to shelter problem and up-down roads in Delhi due to which he came to Banaras His mother tongue is Bengali.He has been pulling Rickshaw for 32 years his owner name is Sanjay Sahoo living in Pandepur his behavior is quite normal. His wife and children are working as rag pickers and getting Rs50-100 per day. His actual occupation is farming but for more income he left his home land. He has paid Rs 45 for his licenses and makes new license every year by giving same amount that is Rs.45. Every day he gives his owner Rs 25 as a rent even if he run his rickshaw for 1 hour in a day .If he falls ill for 2-4 days then there will be no income on these days. Some of his bad habits is smoking, gutkha etc for this he spend Rs 500 per month. When he came to Banaras he first stayed near Kajakpura, but he was thrown out from their later he came to Baghwanala. Now they’re living their life like as nomadic. Ismail says “when we stand near the chhacks, Galies or chourah then the police beat us without any cause they even use slag words to us. Sometime the passenger don’t give us money rather they say go away from here other wise I, will beat you, at this time the police doesn’t listen to them .If any Rickshaw puller is caught by Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner goes and bring the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge and bring the Rickshaw out. when he faces any illness for treatment he goes to Govt hospital no facilities is provided to them due to this reason he has to go to private hospital even if he has less money His per day income is Rs70-80 and per month his income is Rs 2000/- his wife gets Rs 40 and even some time Rs100 by picking plastic etc . He suggested that if government will provide little bit land to them so that they will settle here rather going to their own home monthly or yearly. Another important thing is that Rickshaw puller want police protection not police torture, if we are harmed by any person so it is the duty of the police that gives us protection but police is itself torturing us, then to whom we will say.",1]
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View of Rickshaw pullers: During early periods there was no means of communication or transportation man used to communicate with different signs, symbols and sounds and they covered distance by foot. Mostly they led a nomadic life so they roam from one place to another in search for food. As time passed man learn to make fire, through which they were able to keep themselves protected from dangerous species, they could cook food etc. Agriculture became their main occupation, for this they need some source to sell their products to distance places, then they invented wheel through which they made bullock carts for transportation of goods and services. Slowly and gradually different civilization created certain impact on the people and its society. But the cheap means of transportation was still in its way. Though modernization has touched the feet of the society, with most sophisticated vehicles, but the maximum percentage of transport is done through foot, cycles, rickshaws, tongas, etc. So, we have to make process to develop the cheapest means of transportation like rickshaws, tongas and cycles etc. Now you can actually feel pain and misery of the rickshaw pullers who have themselves given their heartiest opinion below…….. Ismail age 50, he has migrated from west Bengal but now he is living in Baghwanala He is semiliterate. He is living with his 4 children and wife. He was first pulling his rickshaw in Delhi, but due to shelter problem and up-down roads in Delhi due to which he came to Banaras His mother tongue is Bengali.He has been pulling Rickshaw for 32 years his owner name is Sanjay Sahoo living in Pandepur his behavior is quite normal. His wife and children are working as rag pickers and getting Rs50-100 per day. His actual occupation is farming but for more income he left his home land. He has paid Rs 45 for his licenses and makes new license every year by giving same amount that is Rs.45. Every day he gives his owner Rs 25 as a rent even if he run his rickshaw for 1 hour in a day .If he falls ill for 2-4 days then there will be no income on these days. Some of his bad habits is smoking, gutkha etc for this he spend Rs 500 per month. When he came to Banaras he first stayed near Kajakpura, but he was thrown out from their later he came to Baghwanala. Now they’re living their life like as nomadic. Ismail says “when we stand near the chhacks, Galies or chourah then the police beat us without any cause they even use slag words to us. Sometime the passenger don’t give us money rather they say go away from here other wise I, will beat you, at this time the police doesn’t listen to them .If any Rickshaw puller is caught by Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner goes and bring the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge and bring the Rickshaw out. when he faces any illness for treatment he goes to Govt hospital no facilities is provided to them due to this reason he has to go to private hospital even if he has less money His per day income is Rs70-80 and per month his income is Rs 2000/- his wife gets Rs 40 and even some time Rs100 by picking plastic etc . He suggested that if government will provide little bit land to them so that they will settle here rather going to their own home monthly or yearly. Another important thing is that Rickshaw puller want police protection not police torture, if we are harmed by any person so it is the duty of the police that gives us protection but police is itself torturing us, then to whom we will say.
\n\u003cbr\>\nDhanraj Rabidas age 25 ,caste SC .He has migrated from Gaya district (Tikiri) but now he is living in kasi station He is an illiterate. His family is living in tikira(4 children,4 sisters & his wife), his children are studying in school .His actual occupation is farming ( he grows crops like wheat, rice) but he left his home land due to draught in the village were all his crops were destroyed .His mother tongue is Bihari he has been pulling Rickshaw for 2 years his owner name is Mithai lal, living in kasi station, his behavior is normal but he losses his temper and beats him, when some problem is found in his Rickshaws. He never ever helps him during his need time .He has paid Rs 45 for his licenses . Every day he gives his owner Rs 20 as a rent even if he run his rickshaw for 1 hour in a day. Dhanraj says that when any major problem is found in rickshaw then his owner looks after it but, other thing are handled by me .If I am caught with the Rickshaw by Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner goes and bring the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge and bring the Rickshaw out. When he faced any illness for his treatment he goes to Govt hospital ,but no facilities is being provided to him, due to this reason he has to go to private hospital even if he has less money His per day income is Rs100 and per month his income is Rs 3000/- .He gives all his money to his owner as no one is here to keep his money .Some of his bad habits is smoking ,gutkha etc for this he spend Rs 500 per month . He suggested that if there is a good union among the rickshaw pullers then their problem might be solved.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nSahid Ajur ali age 70, caste OBC.He is living in Shivala He is an illiterate . He is living in Banaras with his 3 children and 2nd wife his children are studying but now they are having there own business of embroidery , earning Rs3000/-per month .As his parents had died at his childhood days so, he choose this occupation , at the age of 14years . His mother tongue is Urdu .He had been pulling Rickshaw for 50 years. Sayad says, that during this time he used to cover 20 km in 4 hours. He was very much torture by the police and even by the passenger who use slag words to him. Sometime the passenger don’t give me money rather they say go away from here. As he was a very strong person so he use to run rickshaw very fast and in a very lesser period of time for which he used to get Rs. 100,200.. like that per day .He is a very good Rickshaw racer for this he had got first prize . This racing held in the Bananas every year. One of his biggest bad habit is gambling in with he spends unlimited money per month. Lastly, he pray to Allah that the pain suffering ,loneliness that he had faced, he does not want any one to face like that.",1]
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Dhanraj Rabidas age 25 ,caste SC .He has migrated from Gaya district (Tikiri) but now he is living in kasi station He is an illiterate. His family is living in tikira(4 children,4 sisters & his wife), his children are studying in school .His actual occupation is farming ( he grows crops like wheat, rice) but he left his home land due to draught in the village were all his crops were destroyed .His mother tongue is Bihari he has been pulling Rickshaw for 2 years his owner name is Mithai lal, living in kasi station, his behavior is normal but he losses his temper and beats him, when some problem is found in his Rickshaws. He never ever helps him during his need time .He has paid Rs 45 for his licenses . Every day he gives his owner Rs 20 as a rent even if he run his rickshaw for 1 hour in a day. Dhanraj says that when any major problem is found in rickshaw then his owner looks after it but, other thing are handled by me .If I am caught with the Rickshaw by Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner goes and bring the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge and bring the Rickshaw out. When he faced any illness for his treatment he goes to Govt hospital ,but no facilities is being provided to him, due to this reason he has to go to private hospital even if he has less money His per day income is Rs100 and per month his income is Rs 3000/- .He gives all his money to his owner as no one is here to keep his money .Some of his bad habits is smoking ,gutkha etc for this he spend Rs 500 per month . He suggested that if there is a good union among the rickshaw pullers then their problem might be solved.Sahid Ajur ali age 70, caste OBC.He is living in Shivala He is an illiterate . He is living in Banaras with his 3 children and 2nd wife his children are studying but now they are having there own business of embroidery , earning Rs3000/-per month .As his parents had died at his childhood days so, he choose this occupation , at the age of 14years . His mother tongue is Urdu .He had been pulling Rickshaw for 50 years. Sayad says that during this time he used to cover 20 km in 4 hours. He was very much torture by the police and even by the passenger who use slag words to him. Sometime the passenger don’t give me money rather they say go away from here. As he was a very strong person so he use to run rickshaw very fast and in a very lesser period of time for which he used to get Rs. 100,200.. like that per day .He is a very good Rickshaw racer for this he had got first prize . This racing held in the Bananas every year. One of his biggest bad habit is gambling in with he spends unlimited money per month. Lastly, he pray to Allah that the pain suffering ,loneliness that he had faced, he does not want any one to face like that.
\n.\u003cbr\>\nsankar age 40, caste OBC. He is living in Baghwanala. He is an illiterate . His is living in Banaras with his 4 children and wife.His 3 children are studying but 1 child is working in cycle garage. His mother tongue is Hindi. His main occupation is weaving, but when he lost this job he choose Rickshaw pulling as a profession . He has been pulling Rickshaw for 18 years. He had paid Rs 45 for his license. His owner name is Bablu sonkar ,he is living in Hukul ganj Varanasi. ,his owner helps him during his necessary time by giving him Rs 50-100 as remedy. He is very much tortured by the police and even by the passenger . Sometime the passenger don’t give him money rather they say go away from here other wise I, will beat you, at this time the police doesn’t listen to them . Once he was caught by the Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner went and brought the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge but not him His per day income is Rs65. Some of his bad habits is that, he is a Drunker, smoker, bettle eater for this he spend Rs.800 per month Lastly he suggested that if he will have his own rickshaw then he can earn his income according to his will not his owners .\u003cbr\>\n.\u003cbr\>\nRajnath Benbansi age 42, caste SC.He has migrated from Lauka. Now he is living in Pandeypur,Varanasi .He is an illiterate. He is living with his family in Banaras with his 6 children(5 daughter and 1 son) and wife. His wife is working in different houses as servant His mother tongue is Hindi. He does not have any specific owner. His owner never helps him during his necessary time. According to him there are about 20Lakhs. Rickshaw pullers in Varanasi. His owner’s behavior is good towards him. His per day income is Rs.60, other source of income is that he plays musical instrument in marriage parties. He has paid Rs 42 for his licenses. Sometime the passenger doesn’t give us money rather they say go away from here. Some of his bad habits is that he is a bettle eater and drinks tea etc for this he spend ",1]
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.sankar age 40, caste OBC. He is living in Baghwanala. He is an illiterate . His is living in Banaras with his 4 children and wife.His 3 children are studying but 1 child is working in cycle garage. His mother tongue is Hindi. His main occupation is weaving, but when he lost this job he choose Rickshaw pulling as a profession . He has been pulling Rickshaw for 18 years. He had paid Rs 45 for his license. His owner name is Bablu sonkar ,he is living in Hukul ganj Varanasi. ,his owner helps him during his necessary time by giving him Rs 50-100 as remedy. He is very much tortured by the police and even by the passenger . Sometime the passenger don’t give him money rather they say go away from here other wise I, will beat you, at this time the police doesn’t listen to them . Once he was caught by the Nagar nigam and send to Jail then at this time the owner went and brought the Rickshaw by giving the police Rs 150 –250 as charge but not him His per day income is Rs65. Some of his bad habits is that, he is a Drunker, smoker, bettle eater for this he spend Rs.800 per month Lastly he suggested that if he will have his own rickshaw then he can earn his income according to his will not his owners ..Rajnath Benbansi age 42, caste SC.He has migrated from Lauka. Now he is living in Pandeypur,Varanasi .He is an illiterate. He is living with his family in Banaras with his 6 children(5 daughter and 1 son) and wife. His wife is working in different houses as servant His mother tongue is Hindi. He does not have any specific owner. His owner never helps him during his necessary time. According to him there are about 20Lakhs. Rickshaw pullers in Varanasi. His owner’s behavior is good towards him. His per day income is Rs.60, other source of income is that he plays musical instrument in marriage parties. He has paid Rs 42 for his licenses. Sometime the passenger doesn’t give us money rather they say go away from here. Some of his bad habits is that he is a bettle eater and drinks tea etc for this he spend
\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nSuggestion;\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n· The most important think in human life is to get respect from everybody in the society ,their must not be any difference in feeling among each other in relation to (wealth, education, name and fame, physical power, caste, sex, religion) etc. All must be equal in front of law (police, especially political leaders). All rickshaw pullers must be given an identity (uniform, credit cards etc) to hold their dignity in society. Police protection must been given to them so that during emergency situation they can take the help of the police without any fear.\u003cbr\>\n· If rickshaw pullers will have their own rickshaw then their will be no tension in giving Rs.20-25 as rent to the owner everyday, they can save this money in their own account for their future prospective. Those rickshaw pullers are living alone and do not have any relationship with any one in the new city they must be provided some facilities were they can keep their money and other important things in safe and security.\u003cbr\>\n· As agriculture is the main occupation of almost all the rickshaw pullers so they have to return to their homeland monthly or yearly, for this if they will earn and save excessive money in the city. So, that when they will return from their village they may not face any financial crises.",1]
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Rs.500 per month. The most painful moment is still going in his life that is , his only son Gopal,18 years of age met an severe accident and lost his 2 legs for this lots of money has been spend for his treatment, but he requires Rs50,000 for his operation as except rickshaw pulling does not have big source to spend money for his poor son. I have not faced any serious problem with police and Nagar nigam but whenever I, was caught by the Nagar nigam I, used to give Rs 10 to Rs25 to them and then they live me. Lastly, he suggested that if he will have his own rickshaw then he can earn his income according to his own will not his owners and he can also give his rickshaw to others as rent to earn more money. He opines that in Varanasi no rickshaw union can be made as most of the rickshaw pullers are migrated from other states,Suggestion;· The most important think in human life is to get respect from everybody in the society ,their must not be any difference in feeling among each other in relation to (wealth, education, name and fame, physical power, caste, sex, religion) etc. All must be equal in front of law (police, especially political leaders). All rickshaw pullers must be given an identity (uniform, credit cards etc) to hold their dignity in society. Police protection must been given to them so that during emergency situation they can take the help of the police without any fear.· If rickshaw pullers will have their own rickshaw then their will be no tension in giving Rs.20-25 as rent to the owner everyday, they can save this money in their own account for their future prospective. Those rickshaw pullers are living alone and do not have any relationship with any one in the new city they must be provided some facilities were they can keep their money and other important things in safe and security.· As agriculture is the main occupation of almost all the rickshaw pullers so they have to return to their homeland monthly or yearly, for this if they will earn and save excessive money in the city. So, that when they will return from their village they may not face any financial crises.
\n· The basic thing is that to provide permanent shelter to the migrated rickshaw pullers and their families so that they may not lead a nomadic life. \u003cbr\>\n· Their must be an efficient and faithful union(elected among the rickshaw pullers) who would guide these people in perfect way so that they can individually come forward to rise their voice against the violation of their rights.\u003cbr\>\n· All the government schemes which are mostly coming for the welfare of the rickshaw pullers must be seen by the union that it is properly implemented.\u003cbr\>\n· The rickshaws must be built in a more modernized way so that it may reach to the required place in a very short period of time with less effort, so that both time and energy can be saved, this left out time can be utilize to provide them some recreational activities such watching T.V, listening to radio, playing indoor games, meditation for relaxation from any kind of tensions. \u003cbr\>\n· As so, many companies are spending crores of rupees in launching new cars, motor cycles in the markets which are not only creating pollution in the city but also wasting the most non-renewable resources like petrol, diesel etc. this money can be used for making more new and luxury rickshaws where their is no chance of pollution and wastage of resources. Such kind of rickshaw will specially attract the tourists who are coming from different parts of the world to visit the holy city of Varanasi. This will add to our national economic of our country. It will also increase our pride and many foreign countries may also buy such rickshaws to their native place, so that we can also start our Rickshaw export business to the outside world.\u003cbr\>\n· As Rickshaw pullers are mostly illiterate so they are being cheated in this so called educated society so they must have the basic knowledge of calculation, they should know their own rights and duties, health related information for them and their families for their own benefits.\u003cbr\>\n· Subsidies must be given to these rickshaw pullers to start any kind of small based business, in connection to their profession.",1]
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· The basic thing is that to provide permanent shelter to the migrated rickshaw pullers and their families so that they may not lead a nomadic life. · Their must be an efficient and faithful union(elected among the rickshaw pullers) who would guide these people in perfect way so that they can individually come forward to rise their voice against the violation of their rights.· All the government schemes which are mostly coming for the welfare of the rickshaw pullers must be seen by the union that it is properly implemented.· The rickshaws must be built in a more modernized way so that it may reach to the required place in a very short period of time with less effort, so that both time and energy can be saved, this left out time can be utilize to provide them some recreational activities such watching T.V, listening to radio, playing indoor games, meditation for relaxation from any kind of tensions. · As so, many companies are spending crores of rupees in launching new cars, motor cycles in the markets which are not only creating pollution in the city but also wasting the most non-renewable resources like petrol, diesel etc. this money can be used for making more new and luxury rickshaws where their is no chance of pollution and wastage of resources. Such kind of rickshaw will specially attract the tourists who are coming from different parts of the world to visit the holy city of Varanasi. This will add to our national economic of our country. It will also increase our pride and many foreign countries may also buy such rickshaws to their native place, so that we can also start our Rickshaw export business to the outside world.· As Rickshaw pullers are mostly illiterate so they are being cheated in this so called educated society so they must have the basic knowledge of calculation, they should know their own rights and duties, health related information for them and their families for their own benefits.· Subsidies must be given to these rickshaw pullers to start any kind of small based business, in connection to their profession.
\n· Free health facilities, education to their children must be provided to them. \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nFindings:\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n· Most of the Rickshaw puller are migrated from Bihar, WestBengal, Jharkhand, North - east etc.\u003cbr\>\n· The Rickshaw puller have left their own home land and run Rickshaw in other states to keep their dignity in front of their relatives.\u003cbr\>\n· Mostly Rickshaw puller have their own Agricultural land where they grow crops like Wheat ,rice, maize etc during the agricultural season they go back to their home without bothering about their jobs .When they return neither they have the same owner nor the same Rickshaw ,So, they again search some other owner for their lively hood .\u003cbr\>\n· As these people don’t have any permanent place so, they give their entire income to their owner at need time they take this money.\u003cbr\>\n· During their emergency period though owner helps in by providing money but he takes away this money as interest {per day}\u003cbr\>\n· When a Rickshaw puller meets with an accident the owner doesn’t pay any sympathy to him neither he pays for any medical facilities nor he takes any responsibility in repairing Rickshaw .During such situation police don’t help them.\u003cbr\>\n· Almost all the Rickshaw owner have their own Garage, mechanical shops where new Rickshaw are made .They have about 200-300 Rickshaw with them which is against the rule of Nagar Nigam (1 man 5 Rickshaws ).\u003cbr\>\n· Many Rickshaw pullers don’t know about the of Rickshaw union .They only know about their own owner ,whom they thing Avatar .\u003cbr\>\n· Only the powerful owners of Rickshaw holds the position in the union as union leaders .\u003cbr\>\n· As most of the Rickshaw puller are migrated so either they have to live in the garages of the owner or in some other places of varanasi for which they had to pay Rs200-400 to the owners as rent .\u003cbr\>\n· Unless these Rickshaw pullers raise their voice for their own right one can not thing a single inch of development among these people .For this a strong union is required who would fight for the well being /welfare /progress and prosperity of these innocent fellows .",1]
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· Free health facilities, education to their children must be provided to them. Findings:· Most of the Rickshaw puller are migrated from Bihar, WestBengal, Jharkhand, North - east etc.· The Rickshaw puller have left their own home land and run Rickshaw in other states to keep their dignity in front of their relatives.· As these people don’t have any permanent place so, they give their entire income to their owner at need time they take this money.· During their emergency period though owner helps in by providing money but he takes away this money as interest {per day}· When a Rickshaw puller meets with an accident the owner doesn’t pay any sympathy to him neither he pays for any medical facilities nor he takes any responsibility in repairing Rickshaw .During such situation police don’t help them.· Almost all the Rickshaw owner have their own Garage, mechanical shops where new Rickshaw are made .They have about 200-300 Rickshaw with them which is against the rule of Nagar Nigam (1 man 5 Rickshaws ).· Many Rickshaw pullers don’t know about the of Rickshaw union .They only know about their own owner ,whom they thing Avatar .· Only the powerful owners of Rickshaw holds the position in the union as union leaders .· As most of the Rickshaw puller are migrated so either they have to live in the garages of the owner or in some other places of varanasi for which they had to pay Rs200-400 to the owners as rent .· Unless these Rickshaw pullers raise their voice for their own right one can not thing a single inch of development among these people .For this a strong union is required who would fight for the well being /welfare /progress and prosperity of these innocent fellows .