samuha vds strategy

SAMUHA in Koppal district followed a different strategy in Kanakanala by focusing on "Woni Gumpu" or street groups as the primary association of the village society. A "Woni Gumpu" comprises one male and one female member of 5-15 households living on the same street or in geographical proximity. Each Woni Gumpu selects one male and one female member to form the Management Committee of the VDS. The office bearers of management committee form the Executive Committee. Each household become a member to VDS by paying a nominal fees either in cash (generally Rs. 10) or in kind (1 Kg of millet/ sorgum).