Ensuring the protection, dignity, and rights of marginalized communities requires active civil society participation and coordinated vigilance alongside district administration and law enforcement. On September 2, 2026, the District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee (DLVMC) meeting under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 was held at the DC’s Conference Hall, Jorhat.
Representing grassroots civil society and community welfare, Sri Apurba Gohain, General Secretary of Rakta Sanjeevani, attended the statutory review meeting as an appointed committee member alongside senior district administrative heads, police officials, departmental officers, and social advocates.
Highlights of the Deliberation
- Statutory Compliance & Review: Comprehensive appraisal of pending and registered cases under the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, examining legal proceedings, FIR registrations, and the timeline of investigations across Jorhat district.
- Relief, Compensation & Rehabilitation: Reviewing the disbursement of statutory relief, economic rehabilitation, and legal aid provided to victims and affected families to ensure timely administrative assistance.
- Inter-Departmental Coordination: Highlighting collaborative oversight between the District Administration, District Social Welfare Office (DSWO), Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) across ICDS projects.
- Civil Society & Community Advocacy: Emphasizing preventive grassroots awareness, community sensitivity, and swift grievance redressal mechanisms to safeguard vulnerable populations in rural and sub-divisional belts.
Meeting Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Meeting | District Level Vigilance & Monitoring Committee (DLVMC) Meeting |
| Statutory Framework | SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 |
| Convened By | Office of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Jorhat / District Administration |
| Date & Time | September 2, 2026 |
| Venue | DC’s Conference Hall, Jorhat, Assam |
| Key Attendees | Additional District Commissioner (i/c Social Welfare), District Social Welfare Officer (Member Secretary), Police Officials, CDPOs, and Nominated Committee Members including Rakta Sanjeevani |
Committed to Equity, Dignity, and Justice
A truly inclusive society thrives only when institutional protections actively reach the grassroots. Rakta Sanjeevani remains steadfast in its dedication to upholding human dignity, bridging community grievances with institutional governance, and advocating for an equitable and secure environment for all marginalized communities across Assam.
