Recent Impact »
The recent impact of CGNet Swara is documented in the posts below.
For an account of the impact prior to September 2011, please click here.
Impact: After recording message on CGnet we got a new transformer, thanks...
GR Markam is calling from Balon village in Makdi block of Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh and says more than 50 families were forced live in the dark because transformer was burnt from long and officials were not paying attention. They he recorded a message on CGNet Swara on 3rd Jan 2015 and after it a new transformer has got fitted on 29th January. Now they are happy and thanking CGNet Swara listeners for calling the officers to put pressure on them. GR Markam@9406122291
Posted on: Jan 31, 2015, by GR Markam
Impact: Electric transformer was installed after recording message on Swara...
Ramjag Gond is calling from Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh and says electric transformer was burnt for couple of weeks near Adivasi boys hostel in Dugeli and children were forced to live in dark and were also facing difficulty for water. Then he recorded a message on CGnet Swara on 15th January 2015 and after that new transformer was installed after 10 days. He is happy and thanking officials and CGNet Swara for helping students. Ramjag Gond@ 9406092577
Posted on: Jan 29, 2015, by Ramjag Gond
Impact: We received our due NREGA wages after reporting on Swara, thanks...
Ruplal Marawi is calling from Kadcholpara in Dhummadand village in Pratappur block of Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh and says some villagers had worked in land surfacing work under NREGA but were waiting for wages because their money was transferred in wrong accounts. Then they recorded a message on CGNet Swara on 17th Dec 2014 and after it they received the money in their account on 23rd January 2015. They are happy and thanking CGNet Swara. Ruplal Marawi@7697080920
Posted on: Jan 28, 2015, by NREGA RUPLAL MARAWI
Impact: Silicosis patients got support from Govt, will get pension, free treatement...
Pradeep is calling from Kharkoa village of Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh and talking to Keshar Singh who tells him that he and his family were suffering from silicosis and it was reported on CGNet Swara on 20th Nov 2014 and after that officials took note.They have now got Deendayal Antyoday treatment card with free medical facilities. Authorities have promised housing, pension.They are happy and thanking CGNet Swara including officials and listeners. Pradeep@9644008803
Posted on: Jan 25, 2015, by Pradeep Alirajpur
Impact: We're poor, our false electric bills got corrected after Swara message...
Chandmani is calling from Jangda village Rugda panchayat in Banai block of Sundargarh district in Odisha where Adivasi women tell her in Odia that 40 of them are under BPL and electric meter was fitted in their houses and bill was issued to all of them though there was no power. They complained to BDO and other officials but no one was paying attention. Then they recorded a message on CGNet Swara and after that bills were forgiven within 15 days.Chandmani@ 9437634437
