Sanchaya Nele

Sanchaya Nele Started in 2002, Sanchaya Nele focuses on preventing atrocities against Dalit women and young girls across 25 districts in Karnataka by raising awareness around  laws - SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; RTI Act 2005, preventing bonded labour and by conducting several rescue missions. The grant will help them continue their program with 200 Dalit women to empower them to fight against discrimination and atrocities, and ensure access to Rights, Entitlements and Justice by formation of 12 Karnataka Dalit Mahila Vedike Committees, training of women leaders and 2 Dalit advocates to fight cases of atrocities and discrimination..

Geography: 12 taluks of Davangere and Chitradurga district, Karnataka