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1. 1.Problems faced by people of Hiware Bazar,
2. 2.Current Condition of Hiware Bazar and
3. 3.Practices that helped bring about these changes

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The people of Hiware Bazar depended on rain for agriculture,

Social Problems

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• - Unemployment.
  • People were finding it difficult to get jobs
• - Migration.
  • People started migrating from the village
• - Increase in crime rate

Current Condition in Hiware Bazar

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• Per capita income increased from Rs 830 in 1995 to Rs 30,000 in 2012
• The village has 60 millionaires
• The number of families below poverty line decreased from 168 in 1995 to only 3 in 2012

Employment has increased

Title: Practices that helped improve the condition

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Five pronged approach (Panchsutri)

• 1.Free voluntary Labour (Shramdan)
• 2.Ban on Grazing (Charai bandi)
• 3.Ban on Tree-cutting (kurhad bandi)
• 4.Ban on liquor (Nasha Bandi)
• 5.Family planning (Kutumb Niyojan)

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• People started working together for community welfare. Villagers developed a work culture

• Check dams helped in increasing the ground water table and reduce soil erosion

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Overgrazing of cattle was banned.

• Cutting of trees was banned.
• Trees help in preventing soil erosion

• Trees slow down rain water and helps in increasing groundwater level.
• Tree wastes are useful in increasing soil fertility.

• 22 liquor shops were closed.
• Consumption of liquor and tobacco was completely banned.
• Gram Sabha tied up with the bank to provide loans to those who had liquor shops.
• Crime rate reduced .
• People got involved in more productive work which helped the community.

• A strict one child per family rule was imposed.
• Birth rate has been reduced to 11 per thousand
• It helps prevent pregnancy related health risks in women.
• Family Planning also reduces infant mortality.
• It helps empower people and enhance family education.
• Family Planning is the key to creating a sustainable community.

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• Collective effort of the village can bring great changes.
• Panchsutri principles have proved to be very effective.
• Following these practices can lead to creation of more such Model Village.

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