🏡 Strong Demand for a Dedicated Homeless Policy on #WorldHomelessDay
Today, we gathered at Bodyguard Lane in Tardeo, Mumbai, for a crucial capacity-building and awareness program organized by the Pehchan Foundation. It was an inspiring day of advocacy, grassroots empowerment, and actionable steps toward rehabilitating our city’s homeless citizens.
We were honored to have renowned RTI activist and senior journalist Shri Anil Galgali as our Chief Guest. His message was clear: transparency and the Right to Information (RTI) are powerful tools for claiming fundamental rights, especially regarding BMC night shelters and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Here are the key takeaways from today’s extensive discussions:
* The Need for Policy: Pehchan Foundation founder Brijesh Arya emphasized that true rehabilitation is only possible if we draft a dedicated, state-level plan for the homeless.
* Democratic Inclusion: To ensure every voice matters, the Foundation is actively working with Election Commission BLOs on the ‘Special Intensive Revision’ (SIR) process, ensuring no homeless Indian citizen is wrongfully removed from the electoral rolls.
* Empowering Voices: In one of the most powerful moments of the event, several homeless women took to the stage to fearlessly share their daily struggles and advocate for their own communities.
* Looking Ahead: An exciting announcement was made for the upcoming MyMumbai Photography Project 2027, which will continue to bring visibility to these essential issues.
A heartfelt thank you to Shri Anil Galgali for his promised support on the path to permanent housing, and to Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis and State Shelter Monitoring Committee Chairman Shri Ujjwal Uke for their meaningful efforts toward this cause.
A special mention to social worker Subhash Gulab Rokade for wonderfully anchoring the event, and to the entire Pehchan team and community— समीर विमल विश्वास वाईकर, Raj Singh, Bela Kharwa, Koki, Anita Kharwa, and many others—for their relentless grassroots dedication.
Support Our Cause
The Pehchan Foundation is a small but deeply dedicated organization working at the grassroots level. We focus on empowering the homeless community by aiding them with legal documentation processes, policy advocacy, and systemic change. Every contribution, whether big or small, makes a meaningful difference in transforming lives and building a more inclusive society. If you believe in our mission, we would greatly appreciate any support you can offer.
If we work hand-in-hand and remain transparent in our processes, we can ensure that permanent housing becomes a reality for these citizens. Let’s keep pushing for a more inclusive society! 🤝✨
#WorldHomelessDay #SocialImpact #HousingForAll #PMAY #PMSVANidhi #Mumbai #Pehchan #RTI #CommunityEmpowerment #ElectoralRights #mymumubai
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