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Item Organization-Building for Rural Development: An Experiment in India(The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1981) Tandon, Rajesh; Brown, L. DaveThis paper argues that local organizations able to act on behalf of the rural poor are critical to constructive social change in developing societies. An intervention for building such local organizations is described conceptually and its implementation illustrated in work with small farmers in rural India. Time series data collected over 30 months revealed significant changes in activities by trained groups. Trained groups undertook more initiatives that were planned, informed, collectively organized, successful in influencing the village as a whole, and successful in influencing agencies out-side the village. Qualitative data also indicated important changes in trained-group activities. The relevance of applied behavioral science theory and technology to rural development and social change is discussed in the light of these findings.Item Participatory Rural Appraisal - A Critique(SEARCH NEWS, 1991) Tandon, RajeshThis document provides a critique of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method, which emerged from Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA). It discusses the implications of these approaches on rural development, with a focus on their use in planning and monitoring development programs. The critique highlights the limitations of PRA, particularly its reliance on rapid and non-statistical data collection methods, and questions the extent to which it serves the local communities' interests. The paper emphasizes the need for deeper understanding and critical analysis of local realities in the development process.Item Rural Camps: Current Assessment and Future Issues(National Labour Institute, 1977) Tandon, RajeshThis report assesses the current status and identifies future challenges related to rural camps organized by the National Labour Institute, particularly focusing on the empowerment of the rural poor in Ratlam, Bilaspur, and Udaipur. It highlights the awareness and articulation of legal rights among participants, their successes in securing wages and relief from bonded labor, and the role of organization-building in advocating for their rights. Additionally, it discusses the importance of organized action and local official support in achieving these outcomes, as well as the resistance faced due to tactical and strategic challenges. The report concludes by examining ongoing issues and the need for mechanisms to facilitate information flow to grassroots organizers.