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(5) SSS-Destitute Pensions, (6) SSS-SCs/STs Pensions, (7) SSS  Infrastructure data: These include information on
- Women Pensions and (8) percentage of Differently abled the availability and quality of basic infrastructure such
persons/Women/Elderly persons/SC/STs are receiving as roads, electricity, water, and sanitation facilities.
differently abled pensions. However, the indicator (9) These data are important for understanding the basic
beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat under Pradhan Mantri Jan living conditions in the village and identifying the most
Arogya Yojana is also included in theme 2. effective interventions to improve infrastructure
connected to those who are already identified as
Data Required for Baseline
vulnerable or in the category which comes under who
The baseline data required for preparation of Gram Panchayat are considered LNOB.
Development Plan (GPDP) for a socially secured village depend
on the specific social security issues faced by the village.  Social protection program data: These include
However, some common types of data that are needed to information on the implementation and effectiveness of
establish a baseline for the GPDP include: existing social protection programs, such as
MGNREGS, social insurance programs, and food
 Demographic data: This includes information on the security programs. These data are important for
population size, age structure, gender distribution, and understanding the existing social security programs and
ethnic composition of the village. These data are identifying gaps that need to be addressed.
important for understanding the social dynamics of the
village and identifying vulnerable populations. Data Collection and Data Sources
For this Theme, the Data sources are:
 Economic data: This includes information on the
main sources of income, employment patterns, poverty MORD (MA): 21, Home Affairs: 9, MoPR (eGramSwaraj): 1,
levels, and access to financial services. These data are NFHS: 2, UIDAI: 1 and GP: 22
important for understanding the economic conditions in
While the specific sources are mentioned for administrative data
the village and identifying the most effective social
from Departments, it may not reflect the true picture, especially
security interventions.
where data will not be openly stated or available. E.g., Crimes
 Health data: Health data include information on the against women. More important in this is the use of survey and
prevalence of diseases, access to health services, and focused group discussions. As it stands, 22 indicators data is
health outcomes such as morbidity and mortality rates. from the GP only.
These data are important for understanding the Data Validation
consequent effects on the family due to health status of
say the earning member of the family.  Validate data with community members: Community
members and stakeholders can help validate the data
 Education data: These include information on
collected by providing their own perspectives and
literacy rates, school enrollment, and educational
experiences. This can help ensure that the data reflect the
attainment levels. These can help in quickly identifying
needs and priorities of the community.
the dropouts, gender parity, etc. to enable appropriately
addressing the issues causing this, which may lie in this  Conduct field visits: Conducting field visits can help
sphere of social security. validate the data by providing direct observations and
insights into the social security and social justice issues
faced by the community.

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