An initiative to promote transparency and          accountability in government functioning

Campaign for demanding transparency in Councillor Funds

What is SNS?

SNS is a non-hierarchical citizens’ group working towards encouraging active participation of citizens in governance to ensure transparency and accountability in government functioning. It runs an information center in the Malviya Nagar constituency of South Delhi.

The activities of SNS are primarily carried out by volunteers who contribute time, energy and ideas to help achieve the objectives of the Sangathan. SNS is not a registered body and is not associated with any political party.

 What are the objectives of SNS?

SNS seeks to encourage citizens’ participation in governance and helps citizens:

•       use tools such as the National Right to Information Act 2005 and Delhi Right to Information Act to keep themselves informed about the various activities of the Government;

•       use the information obtained to monitor Government works to ensure that public funds are spent properly

•       participate in planning the allocation of public funds to ensure that funds meant for the welfare of citizens are spent on activities that are considered important by them.
  

 Ongoing activities

The SNS is working closely with residents of both low-income slum settlements and higher income colonies. It is presently focusing on the following activities:

•       Disseminating relevant information regarding the Public Distribution System (PDS) among low income families and helping them get their rights, including full quota of ration, under the PDS

•       Creating awareness about the Delhi Right to Information Act and helping Resident Welfare Associations seek information from the government on civic works such as road maintenance, sanitation, laying water and sewage pipes

•       Encouraging citizens’ participation in allocation of public funds

•       Facilitating publication and distribution of a local newspaper called ‘Apna Panna’
  

 How is it funded?

The activities of SNS are financed through donations made by individuals who believe in the ideology of the group.

How can you contribute?

As a people’s movement, SNS endeavors to involve as many citizens in the initiative as possible. If these issues interest you, and you would like to be associated with SNS, you can:

• Contribute time and ideas as a volunteer 
• Help spread the message of SNS
• Make financial contributions towards the movement