Citizen Voice Project

Introduction
Under the project “Improved Accountability, Public Private Connections or Linkages between and among State and Non State Entities or Institutions”, effective utilization of funds allocated for “BHALL SAFAI” and effective functioning of Electronic System in focused areas of the district will be ensured. The project will enhance transparency and accountability of district irrigation department, through different means i.e. publicizing the distribution schedule ( through print and electronic media) and also notifying it to the union council offices, educating farmers to use toll free numbers, use of right to information law by famers, oversight of department operations/performance, reporting theft of water and recording of irrigation revenue “Abiana”.

To address the above problems ADO launched an advocacy, private public linkages and capacity building led initiative. The locals, media, civil society actors will be lobbying with the policy makers (Legislators) from project district, who need sensitization and capacity development. Therefore ADO will bring on board the policy makers in conferences, trainings and raise awareness through radio campaigns and articles published by renowned journalists. ADO believes that this intervention would create awareness among ignorant farmers, sensitize the decision makers, provide platform to civil society actor’s i.e. NGOs and media to contribute better understanding of water related issues. This action would contribute to the overall objectives of the ADO.