Partnership
Engagement With Government
We work alongside local and state authorities to strengthen public service delivery and ensure communities access essential support. Our engagement focuses on alignment with policy priorities, responsive execution, and evidence-based improvements.
- Joint planning with district and block officials.
- Implementation support for public schemes.
- Data sharing and community feedback loops.
How We Collaborate
A structured approach for reliable public outcomes.
Co-planning
We align goals with district priorities and map delivery plans.
Field execution
On-ground teams coordinate with frontline workers and communities.
Measurement
We track outcomes and share insights for continuous improvement.
Focus Areas
Public services we help strengthen.
Health outreach
Mobile camps, awareness drives, and referrals for timely care.
Education access
Bridge learning, school retention, and learning support programs.
Food and protection
Food drive coordination and child protection support systems.
Collaboration that meets local needs
We help translate policy priorities into field action, with community feedback shaping every phase of delivery.
Policy Engagement Highlights
Key contributions to national and state initiatives.
Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), 2010
As Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti, we supported the design of ICPS under MWCD. Within the first year, CPCs were formed and 2,500 children were rehabilitated from work to enroll in schools.
POCSO Act, 2012
The 2007 national study on child abuse, conducted with MWCD, UNICEF, and Prayas, informed government engagement and contributed to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
Continuous engagement with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir supported passage of the 2013 JJ Act, aligned with national law. Two recommendations submitted to MWCD were included in the 2021 amendment.
Child and Adolescent Labour Act (CALPRA), 1986
Nominated by MoL and E to the Central Advisory Board, Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti provided inputs that supported the CALPRA amendment and inclusion of the 15-18 age group. Recommendations were also included in NCPCR guidelines on preventing child trafficking during COVID-19.
SOP on Street Children, 2017 and 2020
A first-of-its-kind SOP for children in street situations was developed with NCPCR. SOP 2.0 was shared with the PMO to support interventions in 50 religious towns and implemented with WCD departments in multiple states.
RMNCH Coalition Secretariat, 2012
MoHFW constituted the RMNCH coalition for improved maternal and child health outcomes. Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti held the secretariat and later convened the Urban Health working group when the coalition was revived.
India Newborn Action Plan (INAP), 2014
We contributed to the development of INAP with MoHFW to reduce neonatal mortality and support SDG goals by 2030. MoHFW recognized the technical support provided by Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti.
SAANS Campaign and IDCF Guidelines, 2019
With UNICEF and CHAI, Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti supported MoHFW in drafting and rolling out SAANS guidelines and has supported IDCF campaigns since 2014.
NITI Aayog Statement of Intent, 2019
Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti signed a Statement of Intent for the Aspirational District Programme in Jharkhand and Bihar and contributed to NITI-CSO working groups across health, justice, education, and child rights.
New Education Policy, 2020
Three Jai Mahaveer Seva Samiti recommendations were included in NEP 2020. A strategic partnership with NIDM was established to institutionalize training on Education in Emergency and develop state-specific roadmaps.
Get Involved
Strengthen public service delivery together.
We can align resources to meet district priorities and ensure communities receive consistent support.